"Mental distress" refers to a state of emotional or psychological suffering or discomfort. It means experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, worry, or other negative emotions that affect a person's well-being and daily life.
It is noted that the award for mental distress caused by the insurer actually exceeded the value of benefits that the insurer had refused to pay to its insured. (bonnlaw.ca)
A court that awards a dismissed employee moral damages will award a fixed amount based on the court's assessment of the degree of mental distress suffered by the dismissed employee. (employmentlaw101.ca)
It is within the reasonable contemplation of the parties at the time the contract is made that breach of the contract could cause mental distress. (bogoroch.com)