mental health disorder
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles — 1 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The terms "mental illness" and "mental health disorder" mean a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder—
(A) of sufficient duration to meet diagnostic criteria within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association; and
(B) (i) that, in the case of an adult, has resulted in functional impairment that substantially interferes with or limits 1 or more major life activities; or
(ii) that, in the case of a juvenile, has resulted in functional impairment that substantially interferes with or limits the juvenile's role or functioning in family, school, or community activities.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 10651Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Adult and juvenile collaboration programs · in this section
- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 3797AAThe Public Health and Welfare · Adult and juvenile collaboration programs · in this section