noun
mentally ill person; person with a mental disorder
A clinical or formal term for a person suffering from a mental illness. In everyday conversation, softer expressions like 心の病気の人 or 精神疾患のある人 are often preferred.
精神病者の社会復帰を支援するプログラムが増えている。
Programs to support the reintegration of mentally ill people into society are increasing.
He was hospitalized as a mentally ill person, but has now recovered and is working.