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psychological state

[ saɪˈkɒlədʒɪkəl steɪt ]

Noun

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mental health

The psychological state refers to an individual's emotional and mental condition at a specific point in time. It encompasses their thoughts, feelings, and overall well-being.

Synonyms

emotional state, mental state, mindset.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
psychological state	Typically used in formal or clinical settings to describe someone's overall mental health or condition. The patient's psychological state has improved with therapy His psychological state after the trauma was concerning to the doctors
mental state	Used to describe the current condition of someone's mind, including both emotional and cognitive aspects. It can be used in both formal and informal settings. He was questioned about his mental state at the time of the incident Her current mental state makes it difficult for her to focus on work
emotional state	Commonly used to describe how someone is feeling emotionally at a specific moment or over a period of time. She couldn't hide her emotional state after hearing the sad news His emotional state was erratic following the breakup
mindset	Refers to a person's established set of attitudes or way of thinking about something, often used in motivational or educational contexts. With the right mindset, you can achieve anything His success is largely due to his positive mindset

Examples of usage

Her psychological state deteriorated after the traumatic event.
Maintaining a positive psychological state is essential for overall health and happiness.

Translations

Translations of the word "psychological state" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estado psicológico

🇮🇳 मनोवैज्ञानिक स्थिति

🇩🇪 psychologischer Zustand

🇮🇩 kondisi psikologis

🇺🇦 психологічний стан

🇵🇱 stan psychologiczny

🇯🇵 心理状態

🇫🇷 état psychologique

🇪🇸 estado psicológico

🇹🇷 psikolojik durum

🇰🇷 심리 상태

🇸🇦 الحالة النفسية

🇨🇿 psychologický stav

🇸🇰 psychologický stav

🇨🇳 心理状态

🇸🇮 psihološko stanje

🇮🇸 sálfræðilegt ástand

🇰🇿 психологиялық күй

🇬🇪 ფსიქოლოგიური მდგომარეობა

🇦🇿 psixoloji vəziyyət

🇲🇽 estado psicológico

Etymology

The term 'psychological state' originated from the field of psychology, which focuses on the study of behavior and mental processes. It is a relatively modern concept that has evolved over time with advances in understanding human cognition and emotion. The study of psychological states is crucial in assessing and treating mental health conditions, as well as promoting overall well-being.