Coping

to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties

Anxiety

is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes

bipolar disorder

a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration.

Delusional

something that is believed to be true or real but that is actually false or unreal

depression

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

dopamine

chemical messages in your brain to let you know that something feels good

Endorphins

any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions.

Mania

mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.

Mood

a temporary state of mind or feeling

OCD

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

Phobia

an uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain object, situation, or activity.

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

chemical that carries messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout your body

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.