Diagnoses & Disorders
This mood disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression
What is bipolar disorder?
This "feel good" neurotransmitter is linked to reward and addiction.
What is dopamine?
This type of therapy focuses on identifying and challenging cognitive distortions.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This law protects patient privacy in medical and mental health records.
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)?
This common food is loved by Jon and hated by Abby.
What is cheese?
This personality disorder includes symptoms like unstable relationships, fear of abandonment, and emotional dysregulation.
What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
This brain structure is central to processing fear and emotional responses.
What is the amygdala?
This type of exposure therapy is commonly used to treat PTSD and involves processing trauma through eye movements.
What is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)?
Cultural mistrust and historical trauma contribute to low rates of mental health service use in this U.S. racial group.
Who are African Americans?
This phrase is frequently used when someone (especially Amanda) makes a mistake in the office.
What is "I'm just a girl"?
This anxiety disorder includes reliving traumatic events, hypervigilance, and nightmares.
What is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
This part of the brain helps regulate judgment and impulse control and is underactive in many disorders.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This third-wave behavioral therapy emphasizes mindfulness and acceptance.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Members of this community are at higher risk for depression, anxiety, and suicide due to stigma and discrimination.
What is the LGBTQ+ community?
This is the person with the longest beard in the office.
Who is Sean (at maximum length)?
This psychotic disorder can involve delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech.
What is schizophrenia?
Depression has been linked to decreased levels of this neurotransmitter.
What is serotonin?
This class of drugs is commonly used to treat anxiety and can be habit-forming.
What are benzodiazepines?
This concept refers to people avoiding mental health care due to internalized shame.
What is self-stigma?
This is the place Jon disappears to (early), every Tuesday.
What is the cigar shop?
This neurodevelopmental disorder affects communication and behavior and often presents in early childhood.
What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Chronic stress increases this hormone, which can damage the hippocampus over time.
What is cortisol?
This form of treatment uses magnetic fields to stimulate parts of the brain in depression.
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)?
This U.S.-based movement promotes peer support and recovery from mental illness.
What is the Recovery Movement?
This frequently worn show has been criticized by jealous employees in the past.
What is crocs?