Feelings & Mood
This disorder involves feeling very sad or down for more than 2 weeks.
What is depression?
This involves excessive worry about many areas of life.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Seeing or hearing things that others don’t.
What are hallucinations?
Using substances even when it causes problems.
What is substance use disorder?
Struggling to complete daily tasks like hygiene or chores.
What is impaired functioning?
This mood disorder includes extreme highs (mania) and lows (depression).
What is bipolar disorder?
Sudden intense fear with physical symptoms like heart racing or feeling like you can't breathe = this.
What is a panic attack?
Strong beliefs that aren’t based in reality and don’t change easily.
What are delusions?
Repeating behaviors or rituals to reduce anxiety.
What is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Diagnosis for difficulty focusing, sitting still, or staying organized.
What is ADHD?
Feeling more sad or tired during certain times of the year, especially in winter when there is less sunlight.
What is SAD (seasonal affective disorder)?
Fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations.
What is social anxiety?
This disorder can include hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
What is schizophrenia?
Using skills like deep breathing or talking to someone to manage stress.
What are coping skills?
Consistent trouble sleeping.
What is insomnia?
This symptom means losing interest in things you usually enjoy.
What is anhedonia?
This disorder can happen after experiencing or witnessing trauma.
What is PTSD?
Trouble organizing thoughts or speech so others can understand.
What is disorganized thinking?
Taking a pause before reacting when you feel overwhelmed or upset.
What is self-control (or impulse control)?
This term means how symptoms affect work, school, or relationships.
What is functioning level?
Feeling overly confident, needing little sleep, and talking very fast can be signs of this.
What is mania?
Avoiding places or situations because escape might feel hard and rarely leaving your home or safe space.
What is agoraphobia?
Feeling disconnected from yourself or reality.
What is dissociation?
Continuing a behavior despite negative consequences.
What is maladaptive behavior?
Having people or services that help you manage your mental health day-to-day.
What is a support system?