Terms and Definitions
an abnormal (not normal) condition of the body or mind that causes discomfort, dysfunction, or distress to the person. M
What is a disease
Name a common sign of mental distress?
Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or easily irritated.
causes a persistently low or depressed mood and a loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy
What is depression
What is one treatment option for mental health problems?
Therapy
when an individual perceive something through their senses (such as sight and hearing) even though their sense organs (such as their eyes and ears) are not being stimulated
Hallucinations
A health condition that changes a person’s thinking, feeling, or behavior, or all three, and that causes the person distress and difficulty functioning
What is a mental health disorder?
Name one physical symptom that could indicate mental health challenges
Headaches, fatigue, or changes in appetite can be signs of mental health struggles
A condition caused resulting in an emotional or psychological injury, usually caused by being exposed to an extremely stressful or overwhelming situation or experience.
PTSD
Name two types of professionals who can help someone with their mental health
Psychologists, counselors, or psychiatrists are mental health professionals
thoughts, images, or impulses that a person does not wish to have and that cause a lot of anxiety or discomfort
Obsessions
severe substance use disorder, involves the use of mood-altering drugs that interfere with or have a negative effect on a person’s life
What is addiction
How can someone’s behavior indicate they might be struggling with mental health?
Withdrawal from friends and family or lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities can indicate mental health issues
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
Bipolar disorder
This is the practice of focusing on the present and accepting one's thoughts and feelings.
What is mindfulness?
Beliefs not based on reality
Delusions
use of mood-altering drugs that interfere with or have a negative effect on a person’s physical, psychological, social, legal, emotional, occupational, and educational well-being.
What emotional symptom might suggest someone has a mental health problem?
Experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness is a key emotional symptom.
features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears that can cause repetitive patterns of behavior
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
It involves identifying 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
a strong, irrational fear and avoidance of an object or situation
Phobia
describes the presence of both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder in the same person
co-occurring disorders
How can mental health struggles affect someone’s relationships?
tension or difficulty in communication
is characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities
Schizophrenia
This refers to taking care of yourself and doing things you enjoy to reduce stress and improve mental health.
What is self-care?
behaviors or mental acts that people feel driven to do over and over in response to an obsession. People do these behaviors or mental acts to reduce emotional discomfort
Compulsions