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

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

Did you do anything to prepare your mental state as a contestant?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

My own mental state became more fragile when I went to the bathroom and saw blood on my underpants.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi