emotional care; emotional support; mental well-being care
Refers to providing psychological or emotional support, often in contexts like healthcare, counseling, or personal relationships.
被災者には心のケアも必要だ。
Disaster victims also need emotional care.
看護師は患者の心のケアにも気を配る。
Nurses also pay attention to the emotional care of patients.
A compound of 心 (こころ, 'heart, mind') + の (possessive particle) + ケア (loanword from English 'care'). The phrase likely emerged in the late 20th century as awareness of mental health grew in Japan.