Mental Health Flashcards


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Anxiety

  • Excessive worry and nervousness
  • Restlessness and feeling on edge
  • Difficulty concentrating and making decisions

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Bipolar Disorder

a chronic mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings between periods of mania (elevated mood) and depression.

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Coping

the efforts made to manage stressful situations, involving strategies to control difficult thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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Delusion

a firmly held, false belief that is not consistent with a person's cultural background and cannot be changed by evidence.

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Depression

a common mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and other symptoms that interfere with daily life.

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Dopamine

a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions,

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Endorphins

natural, opioid-like chemicals produced by the body that act as pain relievers and mood boosters. Function:

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Mania

when someone has an extreme, sudden increase in energy, activity, and very high or irritable mood

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Mood

a prolonged, internal emotional state that influences a person's overall outlook and behavior

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OCD

a mental health condition characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that cause significant distress and impairment in daily functioning.

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Phobia

a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that poses little or no real danger

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Psychology

the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior, exploring human (and nonhuman) thoughts, feelings, motivations,

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PTSD

a mental health condition that develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event

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Self-Care

proactive measures individuals take to maintain and improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being

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Serotonin

a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger that plays a vital role in various bodily functions

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Stigma

a deeply negative social attribute, marking an individual or group with disapproval and leading to prejudice

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Stress

physiological and psychological response to real or perceived demands, challenges, or threats

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Therapy

a dialogue-based treatment with a trained professional to improve mental health and well-being