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mental health

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active

active In this mental health context, active means showing a higher or lower level of activity than is usual for the person.

In this mental health context, active means showing a higher or lower level of activity than is usual for the person. It is used to describe how someone may be much more energetic and active during a manic episode, or much less active during a depressive episode.