mental health Flashcards

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

an affective disorder characterized by periods of mania alternating with periods of depression, usually interspersed with relatively long intervals of normal mood

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

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

feelings of severe despondency and dejection

a neurotransmitter released by brain neurons when you do something enjoyable or beneficial

1. 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.

mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity."many people suffering from mania do not think anything is wrong"

a temporary state of mind or feeling

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

an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

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

a mental health condition that's caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either being part of it or witnessing it

the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health

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

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

a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.

the treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction.