mental state

Example Sentences

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By comparison, President Ronald Reagan announced his Alzheimer's diagnosis five years after he left the White House, leading to speculation about his mental state during his second term.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

In our conversations, van der Kolk described past traumas as a form of “emotional tyranny” over a person’s current mental state.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Whether this is intentional behavior born of the arrogance of power or a symptom of a deteriorating mental state is somewhat beside the point.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

The panel of three judges said the court "does not accept Mr Tarrant's evidence about his mental state."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

No matter what she thinks of anyone, or what her mental state is, she always thinks to offer cake and coffee.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse