mental health vocab Flashcards


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Coping

to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties

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Anxiety

is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes

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bipolar disorder

a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration.

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Delusional

something that is believed to be true or real but that is actually false or unreal

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depression

a low mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time

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dopamine

chemical messages in your brain to let you know that something feels good

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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.

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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

short for obsessive-compulsive disorder or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

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Phobia

an uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain object, situation, or activity.

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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

chemical that carries messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout your body

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stigma

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

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stress

pressure or tension exerted on a material object.

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Therapy

treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.