Mental Health Voc
Anxiety
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Bipolar Disorder
a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.
Coping
the top, typically sloping, course of a brick or stone wall.
Delusion
a false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, occurring especially in mental conditions.
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.
Dopamine
a compound present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including epinephrine.
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.
Mania
mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.
Mood
a temporary state of mind or feeling.
OCD
obsessive compulsion disorder
Phobia
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
Psychology
the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder
Self-Care
the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
Serotonin
Stigma
a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
Stress
our body's response to pressure
Therapy
the treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction.