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Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause fear, dread and other symptoms that are out of proportion to the situation.

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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder that causes intense shifts in mood, energy levels and behavior. Manic and hypomanic episodes are the main sign of the condition, and most people with bipolar disorder also have depressive episodes.

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Coping

the thoughts and behaviors mobilized to manage internal and external stressful situations.

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Delusion

Delusional disorder is a type of mental health condition in which a person can’t tell what’s real from what’s imagined.

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Depression

Depression is a common mental health condition that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and changes in how you think, sleep, eat and act.

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Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter made in your brain. It plays a role as a “reward center” and in many body functions, including memory, movement, motivation, mood, attention and more. High or low dopamine levels

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Endorphins

Endorphins are hormones that are released when your body feels pain or stress.

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Mania

Mania is a condition in which you display an over-the-top level of activity or energy, mood or behavior.

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Mood

a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion

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OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition in which you have frequent unwanted thoughts that cause you to perform repetitive behaviors

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Phobia

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

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Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior, according to the American Psychological Association

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PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health condition that can develop after a traumatic event. It involves symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, negative thoughts and beliefs, hypervigilance and more

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self-care

Self-care is the practice of individuals looking after their own health

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Serotonin

Serotonin is a 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

Stress is the natural reaction your body has when changes or challenges occur. It can result in many different physical, emotional and behavioral responses.

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Therapy

Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy or usually just "therapy," is a form of treatment aimed at relieving emotional distress and mental health problems. Provided by any of a variety of trained professionals—psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, or licensed counselors—it involves examining and gaining insight into life choices and difficulties faced by individuals, couples,