정신건강
The state of one's psychological and emotional well-being.
Examples
3 of 5요즘 제 정신건강 상태가 좋지 않아요.
My mental health state is not good these days.
정부는 국민의 정신건강 증진을 위해 상담 서비스를 확대하고 있습니다.
The government is expanding counseling services to promote the mental health of citizens.
정신건강 챙기는 게 제일이야.
Taking care of your mental health is the most important thing.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeong-sin (Mind/Spirit) + Geon-gang (Health). Health of the mind.
Quick Quiz
현대인들은 스트레스와 불안으로 인해 _____ 위협을 받고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정신건강
Examples
요즘 제 정신건강 상태가 좋지 않아요.
everydayMy mental health state is not good these days.
정부는 국민의 정신건강 증진을 위해 상담 서비스를 확대하고 있습니다.
formalThe government is expanding counseling services to promote the mental health of citizens.
정신건강 챙기는 게 제일이야.
informalTaking care of your mental health is the most important thing.
과도한 경쟁은 청소년의 정신건강에 부정적인 영향을 미칩니다.
academicExcessive competition has a negative impact on the mental health of adolescents.
직원들의 정신건강을 위해 명상 프로그램을 도입했습니다.
businessWe introduced a meditation program for the mental health of employees.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
정신건강 의학과
Department of Psychiatry
정신건강 복지센터
Mental Health Welfare Center
정신건강 자가진단
mental health self-diagnosis
Often Confused With
Mental illness (clinical condition) vs. Mental health (general state of well-being).
Usage Notes
A high-frequency topic in IELTS regarding modern stress, work-life balance, and social media effects.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using '정신병' when you mean general 'mental health' as it can sound offensive or too clinical.
Memory Tip
Jeong-sin (Mind/Spirit) + Geon-gang (Health). Health of the mind.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 精神 (jeongsin - mind/spirit) and 健康 (geongang - health).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Mental health awareness is rapidly growing in Korea, which was previously a taboo subject.
Quick Quiz
현대인들은 스트레스와 불안으로 인해 _____ 위협을 받고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 정신건강
Related Vocabulary
More health words
증상
B1A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease or a problem.
질병
B1A condition of being unwell or having a specific sickness in the body or mind. It is a formal term for disease or illness.
정신적
B1Relating to the mind or spirit, as opposed to the physical body. It covers psychology, emotions, and mental well-being.
기대수명
B1The average number of years that a person may expect to live; life expectancy.
영양소
B2Chemical substances found in food that are necessary for the growth and maintenance of the body. This word is essential for IELTS topics regarding diet, health, and lifestyle.
누적되다
B1To be accumulated or added up over a period of time. It is frequently used to describe the buildup of fatigue, debt, or environmental damage.
섭취
B2The act of taking in food, drink, or nutrients into the body.
점검
B1The act of inspecting or checking something thoroughly to see if there are any problems or if it is functioning correctly. Often used for safety checks or health examinations.
회복
B2The process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. It can also refer to the restoration of an economy or a relationship to its original good condition.
상담하다
B1To consult or seek advice from an expert or a counselor regarding a problem or a specific matter.
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