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FORCE MENTALE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mental fitness
1, record 1, English, mental%20fitness
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mental fitness is a state of well-being in which a person is psychologically and emotionally strong. 2, record 1, English, - mental%20fitness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- force mentale
1, record 1, French, force%20mentale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La force mentale est un état de bien-être dans lequel une personne se montre résiliente sur les plans psychologique et émotionnel. 2, record 1, French, - force%20mentale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-04-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mental fitness
1, record 2, English, mental%20fitness
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mental fitness refers to the intentional practices and skills that help the mind function at its best. It's a proactive approach, more like physical training than physical health monitoring. Where mental health is a state of being, mental fitness is the deliberate strengthening of the mind. Mental fitness involves developing qualities such as resilience, focus, adaptability, emotional regulation, and cognitive flexibility. It's not about eliminating difficult emotions or striving for constant positivity. It equips people with the capacity to navigate challenges more effectively, recover from stress, and maintain clarity during pressure. Crucially, mental fitness is not the absence of mental illness. Someone managing depression, anxiety, or another condition can still practise mental fitness and benefit from it. 2, record 2, English, - mental%20fitness
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- forme mentale
1, record 2, French, forme%20mentale
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- force mentale 2, record 2, French, force%20mentale
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La forme mentale désigne l'état de bien-être psychologique dans lequel un individu possède un esprit vif, des émotions équilibrées et une approche adaptative des défis. Elle s'apparente à la forme physique, mais se concentre sur la force cognitive et émotionnelle plutôt que sur la puissance musculaire. Alors que la santé mentale concerne des troubles tels que la dépression ou l'anxiété, la forme mentale consiste à cultiver des attributs tels que la concentration, la clarté, la créativité, la résilience et l'équilibre émotionnel. L'adoption d'une bonne forme mentale permet non seulement de combattre les symptômes d'une mauvaise santé mentale, mais aussi d'améliorer nos expériences quotidiennes, en nous rendant plus aptes à gérer les facteurs de stress, à nouer des relations fructueuses et à savourer les plaisirs de la vie. 3, record 2, French, - forme%20mentale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
forme mentale; force mentale : Les expressions «forme mentale» et «force mentale» sont parfois employées comme équivalents de l'anglais «mental fitness». Toutefois, il n'existe pas d'équivalent français clairement établi pour ce concept. 4, record 2, French, - forme%20mentale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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