plural of mental hospital

The tendency for groups of individuals to act together without planned direction.

Difficult and complex logical thought processes, especially when performed effortlessly. / (derogatory) Inventive, complex arguments used to justify what is otherwise unjustifiable.

(euphemistic) Having low intelligence. / (euphemistic) Having a mental illness.

A hospital facility designed to treat persons with serious mental disorders, as opposed to disorders of the body.

(slang) Engaging in intellectually stimulating conversation with little or no practical purpose. / (slang) Thought processes that only serve to satisfy oneself.

(idiomatic, Philippines) A way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.

(now offensive) intellectually disabled, medically defined as having an IQ (intelligence quotient) below 70 in addition to deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors (which means having problems with basic functional skills that affect everyday, general living).

(psychiatry) A behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life.

plural of mental disorder