A somewhat formal or literary term for the mind or mental state, often used in psychological or philosophical contexts.
Mental stability is important for health.
In a state of insanity, one cannot be held responsible.
insanity; mental incapacity; non compos mentis
diminished capacity; diminished responsibility
Compound of 心 (shin, 'heart, mind') and 神 (shin, 'spirit, god'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the mind or psyche.