Mental Health Voc Flashcards


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Anxiety

a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

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Bipolar Disorder

a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.

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Coping

the top, typically sloping, course of a brick or stone wall.

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Delusion

a false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, occurring especially in mental conditions.

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Depression

is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.

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Dopamine

a compound present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including epinephrine.

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Endorphins

any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions. They are peptides which activate the body's opiate receptors, causing an analgesic effect.

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Mania

mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.

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Mood

a temporary state of mind or feeling.

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OCD

obsessive compulsion disorder

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Phobia

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

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Psychology

the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.

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PTSD

Post traumatic stress disorder

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Self-Care

the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.

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Serotonin

  1. a compound present in blood platelets and serum, which constricts the blood vessels and acts as a neurotransmitter.

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Stigma

a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

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Stress

our body's response to pressure

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Therapy

the treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction.