Meaning of the word "mental block" in English

What does "mental block" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mental block

US /ˈmɛntəl blɑk/
UK /ˈmɛntəl blɒk/

Noun

an inability to recall something or to perform a mental action

Example:
I had a complete mental block when it came to remembering her name.
The writer suffered from a mental block and couldn't finish his novel.