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Mentalization MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Mentalization
Tree Number(s)
F02.463.467
Unique ID
D000076563
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000076563
Scope Note
The mental process by which an individual implicitly and explicitly interprets the actions of self and others as meaningful on the basis of intentional mental states such as personal desires, needs, feelings, beliefs, and reasons.
Entry Term(s)
Mentalizing
Public MeSH Note
2019
History Note
2019
Date Introduced
2019/01/01
Last Updated
2019/05/10
Mentalization Preferred
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