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mental

[men-tl] / ˈmɛn tl /




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Heuristics is the fancy term for the human readiness to shove phenomena into categories into which they don’t quite fit, mainly to economize on mental effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a major public health concern because of its links to lifespan, physical health, mental health, and overall well-being.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Turkey has strict gun laws that require licensing, registration, mental and criminal background checks, and severe penalties for illegal possession.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Ken Craft, chief executive of Hope the Mission, said some people with severe mental health problems need more help than staff can provide, and leave.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The lights flickered, signaling it was time for lights-out, and I made a mental note to tell Elliot about it at breakfast the next day.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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