Diagnoses
This diagnosis is characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and other signs of psychosis lasting at least 6 months.
What is Schizophrenia?
These are false beliefs that are firmly held despite clear evidence to the contrary.
What are delusions?
This calming practice involves focusing on your breath and becoming aware of the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
This class of medications is commonly prescribed to treat depression by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
What are SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)?
This national U.S. helpline, reachable by dialing 988, offers free and confidential support for people in emotional distress or crisis.
What is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?
This trauma-related disorder includes symptoms like intrusive memories, avoidance, and hyperarousal that persist longer than one month after the event.
What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
This type of perception occurs without an external stimulus and is often auditory in psychotic disorders.
What are hallucinations?
This physical activity can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve mood.
What is exercise?
Lithium is a mood stabilizer most commonly used to treat this mental health disorder.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
These licensed professionals provide talk therapy to help individuals manage emotional and psychological challenges.
What are therapists?
In this depressive disorder, symptoms like low mood, fatigue, and feelings of worthlessness last for at least two weeks.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
This symptom involves speech that is so disorganized it becomes incoherent or nonsensical.
What is disorganized speech?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings in this can help you process emotions and manage stress.
What is journaling?
These medications are used to treat symptoms like delusions and hallucinations in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
What are antipsychotics?
This type of support setting brings together individuals with shared experiences to discuss mental health challenges in a group format.
What is a support group?
This personality disorder involves a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, along with marked impulsivity.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
This term refers to a lack of motivation or goal-directed behavior, often seen in schizophrenia.
What is avolition?
These techniques include deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization.
What are relaxation techniques?
Medications like Adderall and Ritalin are stimulants often prescribed for this neurodevelopmental disorder.
What is ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)?
This mental health professional can prescribe medication and often manages psychiatric care.
What is a psychiatrist?
Symptoms of this disorder include persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
This symptom involves a marked decrease in the expression of emotions through facial expression, voice tone, or gestures.
What is flat affect?
This support system of trusted individuals can help you feel connected, understood, and less alone.
What is a social support network?
Benzodiazepines like lorazepam and diazepam are fast-acting medications often used to treat acute symptoms of this condition.
What is anxiety?
This online tool or app offers guided meditations, mood tracking, and coping exercises for improving mental well-being.
What is a mental health app (e.g., Calm, Headspace, Moodpath)?