Mental Health – Terms & Concepts
This term describes a persistent state of worry or apprehension that is disproportionate to the actual situation.
What is anxiety?
Often called the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, it plays a major role in mood regulation, sleep, and digestion.
What is serotonin?
Released in 1982, this Michael Jackson album became the best-selling album of all time.
What is Thriller?
In Greek mythology, this king of the gods ruled from Mount Olympus with a lightning bolt in hand.
Who is Zeus?
This is the capital city of Australia.
What is Canberra?
Coined by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, this state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion is caused by excessive and prolonged stress
What is burnout?
This ground-level practice involves focusing on being intense, non-judgmental awareness of what you're sensing and feeling in the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
This British rock band implored listeners not to leave them behind with their 1977 hit "Go Your Own Way."
Who is Fleetwood Mac?
In Norse mythology, this hammer-wielding god associated with thunder protects humanity and Asgard.
Who is Thor?
This chemical element has the symbol 'Au' on the periodic table.
What is Gold?
This psychological term refers to the ability to bounce back, adapt, and recover from adversity or trauma
What is resilience?
This almond-shaped structure in the brain serves as the main processing center for emotions, particularly fear and threat detection.
What is the amygdala?
In 1983, this synth-pop duo topped the charts asking, "Who am I to disagree?" while travelling the world and the seven seas.
Who are Eurythmics?
This Egyptian god of the underworld and the afterlife is often depicted with green skin and a mummified body.
Who is Osiris?
Invented in 1974 by a Hungarian architecture professor, this 3D combination puzzle became a global sensation.
What is the Rubik's Cube?
This cognitive distortion involves assuming the worst possible outcome will happen, even with little to no evidence.
What is catastrophizing?
This term refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
What is neuroplasticity?
This 1975 Queen anthem famously features a operatic section including lines about "Galileo" and "Figaro."
What is "Bohemian Rhapsody"?
In Greek myth, this mortal turned into a flower after falling in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.
Who is Narcissus?
This optical instrument uses mirrors to reflect light, letting you see objects above your direct line of sight—commonly used in submarines.
What is a periscope?
Developed by Aaron T. Beck, this form of psychotherapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
The hormone released by the adrenal glands during the "fight-or-flight" response to stress.
What is cortisol?
Before going solo in the '80s with hits like "In the Air Tonight," Phil Collins was the lead singer for this progressive rock group.
What is Genesis?
In Japanese Shinto mythology, Amaterasu is the goddess of this celestial body.
What is the Sun?
Spanning over 5 million square miles, this cold expanse is technically the world's largest desert.
What is Antarctica?