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The term for racing, repetitive thoughts that jump from topic to topic, seemingly without end. A common symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is rumination?
This loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed is a common symptom of depression. This has also been described as "pleasure deafness."
What is anhedonia?
This mental health condition can develop after experiencing or witnessing a deeply distressing event which overwhelms the nervous system
What is PTSD? (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
This disorder is characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behavior patterns performed to reduce distress
What is OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgement, often through breath work or body awareness exercises
What is mindfulness?
Daily Double: This is the fight or flight hormone/neurochemical that floods your body during a panic attack, causing symptoms such a racing heart and sweating
What is adrenaline (epinephrine)?
This neurotransmitter, often targeted by SSRI medication, is commonly linked to mood regulation and depression
What is serotonin?
This symptom of PTSD involves vivid, intrusive re-experiencing of the traumatic event, as if it were happening again
What is a flashback?
This neurodevelopmental condition involves patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, commonly diagnosed in childhood
What is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
This daily habit of noting things you are thankful for or appreciative of has been linked to improved mood and overall life satisfaction
What is gratitude?
This class of medication, including common medications such as Zoloft and Lexapro, are commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders.
What are anti-depressants (SSRI's)?
What is bipolar disorder?
This type of trauma results not from a single negative event, but from prolonged, repeated exposure to traumatic stressors
What is C-PSTD (complex PTSD)
This mental health condition is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking
What is schizophrenia?
This habit, recommended for between seven and nine hours per night for adults, is foundational for emotional regulation and cognitive function
What is sleep?
This approach to therapy helps people gradually face feared situations instead of avoiding them, and is the gold standard for treating phobias
What is exposure therapy?
This type of depression occurs after childbirth and affects a significant amount of new mothers
What is postpartum depression
This form of trauma treatment uses guided eye movements to help reprocess distressing memories, abbreviated EMDR
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing?
This personality disorder involves intense mood swings, unstable relationships, and a fragile sense of self-identity
What is BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)?
This professional relationship, built on trust and regular sessions, provides guided support for processing emotions and building coping skills
What is therapy?
This type of anxiety centers on intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in front of a large group of people
What is social anxiety?
This screening questionnaire, often used in healthcare settings, scores depression severity based on nine DSM criteria
What is the PHQ-9?
Daily Double: This best selling book by psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma reshapes the brain and body
What is the Body Keeps the Score?
This condition, sometimes call "multiple personality disorder," in outdated terminology, involves two or more distinct identity states
What is DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder)?
This technique involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups to reduce physical tension and anxiety
What is progressive muscle relaxation