MH Diagnosis
Manic episodes may include symptoms such as high energy, reduced need for sleep, and loss of touch with reality. Depressive episodes may include symptoms such as low energy, low motivation, and loss of interest in daily activities. Mood episodes last days to months at a time
BIPOLAR DISORDER
excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction
Codependency
Assuming the worst possible outcome will happen
Catastrophizing
This type of therapy is used to change your decision making skills
teaches that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Emotional symptoms
Physical symptoms
Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A healthy limit that protects your well-being
Boundary
Delaying important tasks even though the delay creates more stress.
Procrastination
This type of therapy encouraged people to focus on the present moment
Emphasizes practices, such as
meditation
Deep Breathing
Body Scan Meditation
Mindfulness Therapy
a persistent feeling of anger, bitterness, or hurt that develops when someone believes they have been treated unfairly, disrespected, or wronged. It often involves holding onto those feelings over time rather than resolving or letting them go.
Resentment
Symptoms include :
hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep
Agitation, excessive crying, irritability, or social isolation
lack of concentration, slowness in activity, or thoughts of suicide
DEPRESSION
the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, is a chemical messenger in the brain and body that plays a vital role in pleasure, motivation, movement, and learning
Dopamine
the desire for immediate pleasure or satisfaction without delay or effort, often at the expense of long-term goals or well-being
Instant gratification
This therapy helps individuals better understand mental health conditions and coping strategies
Psychoeducation
thinking traps" that cause us to see ourselves, others, or situations in an unrealistic or overly negative way.
Cognitive Distortions
A child with this may:
These behaviors must persist for at least 6 months and be more severe than expected for the child's developmental stage.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
a sudden surge of energy or a "rush" that your body releases in response to stressful, exciting, or dangerous situations, causing physical sensations like a rapid heartbeat, heightened senses, and increased alertness, essentially preparing you to "fight or flight.
Adrenaline
"I'm worthless., "I'm not good enough., "I'm a failure., and "I can't do anything right.
Negative self talk
Gradually helps people face fears in a safe and controlled way.
Often used for:
Example:
Slowly confronting feared situations instead of avoiding them.
Exposure Therapy
accepting the facts of a situation—even when you do not like or agree with it—so you can stop wasting energy fighting reality and focus on what you can do next.
Radical acceptance
Fear of abandonment
Trust issues
antisocial behavior, compulsive behavior, hostility, impulsivity, irritability, risk taking behaviors, self-destructive behavior, self-harm, social isolation, or lack of restraint
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
Managing emotions in healthy ways
Emotional Regulation
Ignoring your own needs to gain approval or avoid conflict, often leading to resentment or burnout.
what is People-Pleasing
This type of therapy is used to accept change
Focuses on addressing 4 concepts :
Distress Tolerance
Mindfulness
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Emotional Regulation
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
the immediate, instinctive feelings that arise in response to an event before we have time to think about them.
Primary Emotions