Anxiety

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

Bipolar Disorder

High highs and low lows

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

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

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 over activity.

Mood

a temporary state of mind or feeling.

OCD

short for obsessive-compulsive disorder or obsessive-compulsive personality 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

short for 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

pressure or tension exerted on a material object.

Therapy

treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.