Mood Disorders
Emotional Dysregulation
A term used to describe an emotional response that is poorly regulated and does not fall within the traditionally accepted range of emotional reaction. It may also be referred to as marked fluctuation of mood, mood swings, or labile mood.
Dissociation
Dissociation is one way the mind copes with too much stress, such as during a traumatic event.
Compulsions
Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession. The behaviors typically prevent or reduce a person’s distress related to an obsession temporarily, and they are thenmore likely to do the same in the future.
Anhedonia
reduced ability to experience a pleasure.
Psychotic Break
A Psychotic break is when someone loses their sense of reality. A psychotic break can cause people to hallucinate and experience delusions. This can happen from both mental illness or physical injury that occurs on the brain.
GAD
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) usually involves a persistent feeling of anxiety or dread, which can interfere with daily life. It is not the same as occasionally worrying about things or experiencing anxiety due to stressful life events. People living with GAD experience frequent anxiety for months, if not years.
Light Therapy
A light therapy box mimics outdoor light. It’s thought that this type of light may cause a chemical change in the brain that lifts your mood and eases other symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) , such as being tired most of the time and sleeping too much. Generally, the light box should: Provide an exposure to 10,000 lux of light
Schizophrenia
a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling. People with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment.
The exact cause of schizophrenia isn’t known, but a combination of genetics, environment, and altered brain chemistry and structure may play a role.
Schizophrenia is characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities. Difficulty with concentration and memory may also be present.
Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy, and coordinated specialty care services.
TIC
A compulsive, repetitive sound or movement that’s often difficult to control. Tics can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include transient tic disorders in childhood or family history of tic