mentally

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Some are mentally soothed by repeating specific words or phrases, a phenomenon known as echolalia, which can be misinterpreted by someone unfamiliar with the trait as mocking or uncooperative.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The 32-year-old decided to stop using steroid creams five years ago and says that since then her skin has mainly healed, but she still struggles mentally.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But before the interview, Flea takes a meditative break to mentally prepare, eyes closed and breaths deep.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The stock options that the DeepMind scientists had mentally written off might soon be worth a fortune.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But he couldn't do none of that, so he shrank mentally.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds