精神障害
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Meanings
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mental disorder; mental illness; mental disability
Broad term covering psychiatric conditions and mental disabilities. Used in medical, legal, and everyday contexts.
Support for people with mental disorders is necessary.
He was diagnosed with a mental illness.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が精神障害を持つfor someone to have a mental disorder
He has a mental disorder.
- 精神障害を発症するto develop a mental disorder
He developed a mental disorder due to stress.
- 精神障害と診断されるto be diagnosed with a mental disorder
He was diagnosed with a mental disorder by a doctor.
- 精神障害を抱えるto suffer from / live with a mental disorder
Many people live their lives dealing with a mental disorder.