Mental Health Vocab Flashcards


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Anxiety

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

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Bipolar Disorder

a serious mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood.

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Coping

To deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties

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Delusion

A false belief or judgment about external reality.

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Depression

A constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest, which stops you from doing your normal activities.

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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.

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Mania

Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusion, and over activity.

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Mood

A temporary state of mind or feeling

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OCD

Uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsion), or both

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Phobia

A 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 action to preserve or improve one's own health

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Serotonin

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

A pressure or tension exerted on a material object

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Therapy

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder