Mental Health Vocab
Anxiety
A feeling of nervousness, or unease,typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Bipolar Disorder
a serious mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood.
Coping
To deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties
Delusion
A false belief or judgment about external reality.
Depression
A constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest, which stops you from doing your normal activities.
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.
Mania
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusion, and over activity.
Mood
A temporary state of mind or feeling
OCD
Uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsion), or both
Phobia
A 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 action to preserve or improve one's own health
Serotonin
A compound present in blood platelets and serum, which constricts the blood vessels and acts as a neurotransmitter
Stigma
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
Stress
A pressure or tension exerted on a material object
Therapy
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder