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Sane
Sane (/seɪn/), derived from the Latin word sanus meaning healthy, is a term used in medicine and psychology to describe a state of mental health where an individual is of sound mind and is able to distinguish reality from fantasy.
Etymology
The term sane originates from the Latin word sanus, which translates to healthy. In the context of mental health, it refers to a state of mental soundness and rationality.
Related Terms
- Insanity: This is the opposite of sanity. It is a legal term for mental illness of such a severe nature that a person cannot distinguish fantasy from reality, cannot conduct her/his affairs due to psychosis, or is subject to uncontrollable impulsive behavior.
- Mental Health: This is a level of psychological well-being, or an absence of mental illness. It is the "psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment".
- Psychology: This is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and includes many sub-fields of study such areas as human development, sports, health, clinical, social behavior and cognitive processes.
- Psychiatry: This is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sane
- Wikipedia's article - Sane
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