mental health Crossword Puzzles

Mental Health Awareness Crossword (May 2023) 2024-05-15

Mental Health Awareness Crossword (May 2023) crossword puzzle
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  1. Social __________ of health; conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play that impact their health and quality of life.
  2. A physical or mental feature that indicates the potential existence of a concern, condition or diagnosis.
  3. Set of related symptoms recognized by mental health community, either by DSM-V, ICD-11 or lived experience; Mental health _______.
  4. Anything that causes a person to believe their mental health is suffering; Mental health ________.
  5. Treatment that takes place in an office, hospital, or other clinical setting but does not involve overnight stays.
  6. A feeling of emotional or physical tension in response to being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental/emotional pressure.
  7. Negative, judgmental, and/or discriminatory attitudes towards mental health challenges and those who live with them.
  8. Chemicals that carry messages throughout your brain.
  9. A relationship between a person and an object or activity where the object or activity becomes increasingly more important while previously important activities become less important.
  10. A licensed medical doctor who has completed additional psychiatric training; can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and manage medication, and provide therapy.
  11. A process of change through which individuals improve their mental health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
  12. An emotional response to a disturbing, scary or shocking experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope.
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  1. A mental health professional trained to help individuals understand and cope with their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; may assess and/or diagnose mental health conditions.
  2. A professional who practices psychology and in mental health settings, usually provides psychological treatment.
  3. Having a co-existing mental illness and substance abuse disorder.
  4. A licensed or certified mental health treatment provider; Mental health _________.
  5. Strategy for dealing with difficult situations.
  6. Something that decreases the chances of developing a condition and/or balances out an existing risk factor; _______ factor.
  7. Treatment that takes place in an office, hospital, or other clinical setting and involves overnight stays.
  8. An evaluation of one's mental health and well-being through scientifically validated assessment tools; Mental health _______.
  9. Some who shares the experience of living with a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder.

21 Clues: Strategy for dealing with difficult situations. • Chemicals that carry messages throughout your brain. • Having a co-existing mental illness and substance abuse disorder. • A licensed or certified mental health treatment provider; Mental health _________. • Anything that causes a person to believe their mental health is suffering; Mental health ________. • ...

Mental Health Awareness Crossword (May 2023) 2024-04-13

Mental Health Awareness Crossword (May 2023) crossword puzzle
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  1. Social __________ of health; conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play that impact their health and quality of life.
  2. A physical or mental feature that indicates the potential existence of a concern, condition or diagnosis.
  3. Set of related symptoms recognized by mental health community, either by DSM-V, ICD-11 or lived experience; Mental health _______.
  4. Anything that causes a person to believe their mental health is suffering; Mental health ________.
  5. Treatment that takes place in an office, hospital, or other clinical setting but does not involve overnight stays.
  6. A feeling of emotional or physical tension in response to being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental/emotional pressure.
  7. Negative, judgmental, and/or discriminatory attitudes towards mental health challenges and those who live with them.
  8. Chemicals that carry messages throughout your brain.
  9. A relationship between a person and an object or activity where the object or activity becomes increasingly more important while previously important activities become less important.
  10. A licensed medical doctor who has completed additional psychiatric training; can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and manage medication, and provide therapy.
  11. A process of change through which individuals improve their mental health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
  12. An emotional response to a disturbing, scary or shocking experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope.
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  1. A mental health professional trained to help individuals understand and cope with their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; may assess and/or diagnose mental health conditions.
  2. A professional who practices psychology and in mental health settings, usually provides psychological treatment.
  3. Having a co-existing mental illness and substance abuse disorder.
  4. A licensed or certified mental health treatment provider; Mental health _________.
  5. Strategy for dealing with difficult situations.
  6. Something that decreases the chances of developing a condition and/or balances out an existing risk factor; _______ factor.
  7. Treatment that takes place in an office, hospital, or other clinical setting and involves overnight stays.
  8. An evaluation of one's mental health and well-being through scientifically validated assessment tools; Mental health _______.
  9. Some who shares the experience of living with a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder.

21 Clues: Strategy for dealing with difficult situations. • Chemicals that carry messages throughout your brain. • Having a co-existing mental illness and substance abuse disorder. • A licensed or certified mental health treatment provider; Mental health _________. • Anything that causes a person to believe their mental health is suffering; Mental health ________. • ...

Mental Health Awareness Crossword (May 2023) 2024-05-10

Mental Health Awareness Crossword (May 2023) crossword puzzle
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  1. Social __________ of health; conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play that impact their health and quality of life.
  2. A physical or mental feature that indicates the potential existence of a concern, condition or diagnosis.
  3. Set of related symptoms recognized by mental health community, either by DSM-V, ICD-11 or lived experience; Mental health _______.
  4. Anything that causes a person to believe their mental health is suffering; Mental health ________.
  5. Treatment that takes place in an office, hospital, or other clinical setting but does not involve overnight stays.
  6. A feeling of emotional or physical tension in response to being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental/emotional pressure.
  7. Negative, judgmental, and/or discriminatory attitudes towards mental health challenges and those who live with them.
  8. Chemicals that carry messages throughout your brain.
  9. A relationship between a person and an object or activity where the object or activity becomes increasingly more important while previously important activities become less important.
  10. A licensed medical doctor who has completed additional psychiatric training; can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and manage medication, and provide therapy.
  11. A process of change through which individuals improve their mental health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
  12. An emotional response to a disturbing, scary or shocking experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope.
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  1. A mental health professional trained to help individuals understand and cope with their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; may assess and/or diagnose mental health conditions.
  2. A professional who practices psychology and in mental health settings, usually provides psychological treatment.
  3. Having a co-existing mental illness and substance abuse disorder.
  4. A licensed or certified mental health treatment provider; Mental health _________.
  5. Strategy for dealing with difficult situations.
  6. Something that decreases the chances of developing a condition and/or balances out an existing risk factor; _______ factor.
  7. Treatment that takes place in an office, hospital, or other clinical setting and involves overnight stays.
  8. An evaluation of one's mental health and well-being through scientifically validated assessment tools; Mental health _______.
  9. Some who shares the experience of living with a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder.

21 Clues: Strategy for dealing with difficult situations. • Chemicals that carry messages throughout your brain. • Having a co-existing mental illness and substance abuse disorder. • A licensed or certified mental health treatment provider; Mental health _________. • Anything that causes a person to believe their mental health is suffering; Mental health ________. • ...

World Mental Health Day (Oct 10th) 2024-05-10

World Mental Health Day (Oct 10th) crossword puzzle
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  1. Negative attitudes and beliefs that create prejudice against individuals with mental health conditions.
  2. Someone who speaks up and promotes awareness of mental health issues.
  3. The state of overall mental and emotional health and well-being.
  4. A gathering of individuals with shared experiences who provide mutual assistance and understanding.
  5. Confidence and belief in one's own worth and abilities.
  6. The process of regaining one's mental health and well-being.
  7. The ability to bounce back and adapt in the face of adversity.
  8. Strategies and skills used to manage stress and difficult emotions.
  9. A treatment for mental health issues that may involve counseling or medication.
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  1. Assistance and encouragement provided to those facing mental health challenges.
  2. A mindfulness practice that can promote mental clarity and reduce stress.
  3. Actions and practices individuals can take to promote their mental and emotional well-being.
  4. A common mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.
  5. Knowledge and understanding of mental health and its importance.
  6. Embracing oneself, including imperfections, as an essential part of mental well-being.
  7. To openly discuss mental health issues to reduce stigma.
  8. The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, which promotes mental health awareness.
  9. A professional who provides guidance and support for mental health challenges.

18 Clues: Confidence and belief in one's own worth and abilities. • To openly discuss mental health issues to reduce stigma. • The process of regaining one's mental health and well-being. • The ability to bounce back and adapt in the face of adversity. • The state of overall mental and emotional health and well-being. • ...

World Mental Health Day (Oct 10th) 2023-09-29

World Mental Health Day (Oct 10th) crossword puzzle
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  1. Negative attitudes and beliefs that create prejudice against individuals with mental health conditions.
  2. Someone who speaks up and promotes awareness of mental health issues.
  3. The state of overall mental and emotional health and well-being.
  4. A gathering of individuals with shared experiences who provide mutual assistance and understanding.
  5. Confidence and belief in one's own worth and abilities.
  6. The process of regaining one's mental health and well-being.
  7. The ability to bounce back and adapt in the face of adversity.
  8. Strategies and skills used to manage stress and difficult emotions.
  9. A treatment for mental health issues that may involve counseling or medication.
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  1. Assistance and encouragement provided to those facing mental health challenges.
  2. A mindfulness practice that can promote mental clarity and reduce stress.
  3. Actions and practices individuals can take to promote their mental and emotional well-being.
  4. A common mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.
  5. Knowledge and understanding of mental health and its importance.
  6. Embracing oneself, including imperfections, as an essential part of mental well-being.
  7. To openly discuss mental health issues to reduce stigma.
  8. The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, which promotes mental health awareness.
  9. A professional who provides guidance and support for mental health challenges.

18 Clues: Confidence and belief in one's own worth and abilities. • To openly discuss mental health issues to reduce stigma. • The process of regaining one's mental health and well-being. • The ability to bounce back and adapt in the face of adversity. • The state of overall mental and emotional health and well-being. • ...

Mental Health Matters 2024-03-19

Mental Health Matters crossword puzzle
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  1. Attitude or outlook on life.
  2. Treatment for mental health issues.
  3. Mood disorder with extreme highs and lows.
  4. Appreciation for what one has.
  5. A common mental health disorder.
  6. Help and encouragement from others.
  7. Being present in the moment.
  8. Ability to bounce back from adversity.
  9. Optimism for the future.
  10. Feeling alone or disconnected.
  11. Prescribed drugs for mental health conditions.
  12. Beneficial for mental and physical health.
  13. Rest for mental and physical restoration.
  14. Process of healing and improvement.
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  1. Overall mental and physical health.
  2. Persistent sadness or loss of interest.
  3. Understanding and sharing others' feelings.
  4. Pressure or tension.
  5. Negative perceptions about mental health.
  6. Physical activity for mental well-being.
  7. Taking care of one's own well-being.
  8. Emotional state or feeling.
  9. Dealing with stress or challenges.
  10. A feeling of worry or unease.

24 Clues: Pressure or tension. • Optimism for the future. • Emotional state or feeling. • Attitude or outlook on life. • Being present in the moment. • A feeling of worry or unease. • Appreciation for what one has. • Feeling alone or disconnected. • A common mental health disorder. • Dealing with stress or challenges. • Overall mental and physical health. • ...

Mental Health Matters 2024-05-10

Mental Health Matters crossword puzzle
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  1. Attitude or outlook on life.
  2. Treatment for mental health issues.
  3. Mood disorder with extreme highs and lows.
  4. Appreciation for what one has.
  5. A common mental health disorder.
  6. Help and encouragement from others.
  7. Being present in the moment.
  8. Ability to bounce back from adversity.
  9. Optimism for the future.
  10. Feeling alone or disconnected.
  11. Prescribed drugs for mental health conditions.
  12. Beneficial for mental and physical health.
  13. Rest for mental and physical restoration.
  14. Process of healing and improvement.
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  1. Overall mental and physical health.
  2. Persistent sadness or loss of interest.
  3. Understanding and sharing others' feelings.
  4. Pressure or tension.
  5. Negative perceptions about mental health.
  6. Physical activity for mental well-being.
  7. Taking care of one's own well-being.
  8. Emotional state or feeling.
  9. Dealing with stress or challenges.
  10. A feeling of worry or unease.

24 Clues: Pressure or tension. • Optimism for the future. • Emotional state or feeling. • Attitude or outlook on life. • Being present in the moment. • A feeling of worry or unease. • Appreciation for what one has. • Feeling alone or disconnected. • A common mental health disorder. • Dealing with stress or challenges. • Overall mental and physical health. • ...

Mental health 2024-11-12

Mental health crossword puzzle
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  1. Negative beliefs about mental health issues
  2. Embracing mental health challenges without judgment
  3. Offering understanding and encouragement
  4. A feeling often associated with mental health stigma
  5. Embracing mental health issues without prejudice
  6. How some mental health issues might seem
  7. Criticizing someone because of their mental health
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  1. Forming opinions without understanding mental health
  2. Understanding another person's feelings
  3. Knowing about mental health and its impact
  4. Someone who supports mental health awareness
  5. Feeling of being separated due to mental health
  6. The process of improving mental health
  7. Learning about mental health to reduce stigma
  8. Professional help for mental health concerns

15 Clues: The process of improving mental health • Understanding another person's feelings • Offering understanding and encouragement • How some mental health issues might seem • Knowing about mental health and its impact • Negative beliefs about mental health issues • Someone who supports mental health awareness • Professional help for mental health concerns • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2021-11-16

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. distressing experience
  2. affects mental health
  3. generalized restlnessness
  4. heightened alertness
  5. delusions
  6. National Mental Health month
  7. health mental stability
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  1. knowledge of a situation
  2. mental health expert
  3. talking therapy
  4. negative perception
  5. media mental illness factor
  6. lowest age who get depressed
  7. mental health signifier
  8. compulsive and dominating

15 Clues: delusions • talking therapy • negative perception • mental health expert • heightened alertness • affects mental health • distressing experience • mental health signifier • knowledge of a situation • generalized restlnessness • compulsive and dominating • health mental stability • lowest age who get depressed • National Mental Health month • media mental illness factor

MENTAL HEALTH 2024-08-13

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. distressing experience
  2. affects mental health
  3. generalized restlnessness
  4. heightened alertness
  5. delusions
  6. National Mental Health month
  7. health mental stability
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  1. knowledge of a situation
  2. mental health expert
  3. talking therapy
  4. negative perception
  5. media mental illness factor
  6. lowest age who get depressed
  7. mental health signifier
  8. compulsive and dominating

15 Clues: delusions • talking therapy • negative perception • mental health expert • heightened alertness • affects mental health • distressing experience • mental health signifier • knowledge of a situation • generalized restlnessness • compulsive and dominating • health mental stability • lowest age who get depressed • National Mental Health month • media mental illness factor

MENTAL HEALTH 2023-08-24

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
  2. ______ COLORED RIBOBON IS THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF MENTAL HEALTH
  3. MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER CHARACTERISED BY FEELINGS OF WORRY OR FEAR
  4. DAILY 8 HOURS OF ____ IS RECOMMENDED FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING
  5. SLEEP DISORDER. KEEPS YOU FROM SLEEPING LEADING TO DAYTIME DISRUPTIONS OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES.
  6. PAIN, LOSS, SORROW
  7. HEALTH IS NOT JUST PHYSICAL BUT ALSO ______
  8. ACRONYM FOR UNREASONABLE THOUGHTS (OBSESSIONS) LEADING TO COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOURS
  9. ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND SHARE THE FEELINGS OF OTHERS
  10. FEAR OR MENTAL BLOCK
  11. FEELING OF CARE, SORRY OR PITY FOR SOMEONE'S LOSS
  12. STATE OF BEING DEPRESSED
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  1. MANAGING _____ IN A BETTER WAY CAN HELP DEAL WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
  2. EATING DISORDER. BINGE EATING FOLLOWED BY PURGING
  3. PERSON, PLACE, EVENT OR SITUATION THAT CAUSESUNWANTED EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL RESPONSE
  4. LACK OF INTEREST, ENTHUSIASM OR CONCERN
  5. PERSON TRAINED TO HELP IN A CRISIS FOR SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
  6. ANXIETY/DEPRESSION MAY CAUSE FREQUENT ____ SWINGS
  7. THERE SHOULD NEVER BE ANY ____ ATTACHED TO OPENLY TALKING ABOUT MENTAL HELATH ISSUES
  8. WHEN WE REPLACE "I" WITH "WE", ILLNESS BECOMES _________

20 Clues: PAIN, LOSS, SORROW • FEAR OR MENTAL BLOCK • WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY • STATE OF BEING DEPRESSED • LACK OF INTEREST, ENTHUSIASM OR CONCERN • HEALTH IS NOT JUST PHYSICAL BUT ALSO ______ • EATING DISORDER. BINGE EATING FOLLOWED BY PURGING • ANXIETY/DEPRESSION MAY CAUSE FREQUENT ____ SWINGS • FEELING OF CARE, SORRY OR PITY FOR SOMEONE'S LOSS • ...

Mental Health Newsletter Puzzle 2022-11-30

Mental Health Newsletter Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Too much is very distracting
  2. Pay attention to this to release stress
  3. Featured staff
  4. Risk factor for a mental health condition
  5. Promotes physical and mental health
  6. Person to reach out at school
  7. Writing that helps with self-awareness
  8. Mental health assessment
  9. Read this instead of scrolling through phone
  10. Good ___ supports learning & mental health
  11. Practice that increases life satisfaction
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  1. Risk factor you can control
  2. Practice that calms the mind
  3. Crisis line dedicated to adolescents
  4. Limit it to the morning for better sleep
  5. Mindfulness group that meets Mo & Th @ 7:20
  6. Mental Health awareness month
  7. Visualize this to feel more in control
  8. Teens need 8-10 hours to feel rested

19 Clues: Featured staff • Mental health assessment • Risk factor you can control • Practice that calms the mind • Too much is very distracting • Person to reach out at school • Mental Health awareness month • Promotes physical and mental health • Crisis line dedicated to adolescents • Teens need 8-10 hours to feel rested • Writing that helps with self-awareness • ...

Mental Health Awareness Month 2023-04-27

Mental Health Awareness Month crossword puzzle
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  1. One of the most common eating disorders is _____________.
  2. Understand your _____________ and allow yourself to feel them.
  3. A combination of factors is involved in the onset of a _____________ disorder.
  4. Show _____________ for those with mental illness.
  5. _____________ on Mental Illness is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization.
  6. The _____________ Support International HelpLine’s number is 1-800-944-4773.
  7. Seeking help is a sign of _____________.
  8. There are many ways to deal with _____________ and anxiety.
  9. You can reach the National _____________ Hotline any time of the day or night by calling 988.
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  1. Do something you _____________ at least once a day.
  2. Design your own coping _____________.
  3. _____________ from everyone is a sign of depression.
  4. Choose _____________ over shame.
  5. Call 1-800-662-HELP to locate treatment for _____________ and Mental Health Services.
  6. _____________ self-care.
  7. _______________ we are more than enough!
  8. _____________ disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States.
  9. Stigma harms the 1 in 5 Americans affected by mental health _____________.
  10. Mental health _____________ and its effects can be worse than the mental health problem itself.
  11. Use _____________ language when talking about mental illness.

20 Clues: _____________ self-care. • Choose _____________ over shame. • Design your own coping _____________. • _______________ we are more than enough! • Seeking help is a sign of _____________. • Show _____________ for those with mental illness. • Do something you _____________ at least once a day. • _____________ from everyone is a sign of depression. • ...

Mental Health Crossword 2024-07-29

Mental Health Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Activities and practices undertaken to maintain one's physical and mental health
  2. The regard or respect one has for oneself
  3. A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances
  4. Professional guidance to help individuals manage mental health issues
  5. An extreme or irrational fear of something
  6. A practice of maintaining awareness on the present moment
  7. The quality of being thankful and showing appreciation
  8. A mental health disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness
  9. A professional who helps individuals talk through their mental health challenges
  10. A practice of focusing the mind for relaxation and self-awareness
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  1. The process of regaining health and strength after a mental health issue
  2. Assistance or help, especially emotional or psychological
  3. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another
  4. The ability to bounce back from adversity
  5. A mark of disgrace associated with a particular condition
  6. Writing down thoughts and feelings as a method of self-reflection
  7. The established set of attitudes held by someone
  8. A common mental health disorder characterized by excessive worry or fear
  9. The state of being separated from others, often leading to loneliness
  10. A deeply distressing or disturbing experience

20 Clues: The regard or respect one has for oneself • The ability to bounce back from adversity • An extreme or irrational fear of something • A deeply distressing or disturbing experience • The established set of attitudes held by someone • The quality of being thankful and showing appreciation • Assistance or help, especially emotional or psychological • ...

MHAW Crossword 2023-09-11

MHAW Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. to drink water or consume combined elements with water
  2. f******
  3. monday
  4. friday
  5. getting enough ***** is important for your mental health
  6. talking to a t******** is one way to support your mental health
  7. to maintain contact with others
  8. w*******
  9. eating healthy foods and staying physically ****** can support your mental health
  10. extreme worry or pressure can cause *******
  11. wednesday
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  1. taking a deep ****** can help you calm down
  2. activities you enjoy
  3. to place confidence and belief in a person or thing
  4. number of proven tools to boost mental health
  5. k*******
  6. month of MHAW
  7. Mental Health Awareness Week
  8. a technique in which one focuses ones full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings and sensations
  9. tuesday
  10. thursday
  11. stretching and meditating practice

22 Clues: monday • friday • f****** • tuesday • k******* • thursday • w******* • wednesday • month of MHAW • activities you enjoy • Mental Health Awareness Week • to maintain contact with others • stretching and meditating practice • taking a deep ****** can help you calm down • extreme worry or pressure can cause ******* • number of proven tools to boost mental health • ...

#5 Mental Health&WellBeing 2024-08-22

#5 Mental Health&WellBeing crossword puzzle
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  1. What type of support networks are vital for youth wellbeing?
  2. What proportion of young people experience suicidal thoughts?
  3. What fraction of youth has experienced depression by the age of 18?
  4. What is a key factor in reducing mental health stigma?
  5. What concept relates to the ability to recover from mental health challenges?
  6. What is essential to ensure youth receive timely mental health care?
  7. What type of environment is promoted for positive mental health?
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  1. What is a major issue youth mental health programs aim to prevent?
  2. What practice can help reduce stress and anxiety?
  3. What is a common barrier to seeking mental health support?
  4. What percentage of youth with mental health issues seek professional help?
  5. What is the name of the EU-wide survey that gathers data on youth mental health?
  6. What service is critical for supporting youth mental health?
  7. What type of pressures contribute significantly to youth mental health issues?
  8. Which age group is most affected by anxiety disorders?

15 Clues: What practice can help reduce stress and anxiety? • What is a key factor in reducing mental health stigma? • Which age group is most affected by anxiety disorders? • What is a common barrier to seeking mental health support? • What type of support networks are vital for youth wellbeing? • What service is critical for supporting youth mental health? • ...

Mental Health 2013-06-07

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. "The last great stigma of the twentieth century is the stigma of ______ illness."
  2. Type of disorder when one avoids or restricts activities because of persistent and excessive fear.
  3. Approximately 8 percent of U.S. adults have a ___________ use disorder. People with a mood or anxiety disorder are two to three times more likely have disorder.
  4. Are experts in medication and can help people suffering side effects or interactions with other medications.
  5. Means that what you say and do shows that you are accepting of the person. This means not holding one set of attitudes while expressing another.
  6. A general term used to describe a mental health problem in which a person has lost some contact with reality, resulting in severe disturbances in thinking, emotion, and behavior.
  7. Adopting an attitude of _________ means respecting the person's feelings, personal values and experiences as valid, even if they are different from your own or you disagree with them.
  8. ________ for risk of suicide or harm.
  9. _________ self-help and other support strategies
  10. ________ nonjudgmentally
  11. The most important facet of recovery.
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  1. A mind altering drug also called cannabis.
  2. Crucial to recovery is societal acceptance and appreciation of all persons, including protecting their rights and eliminating discrimination and stigma.
  3. ______ reassurance and information
  4. The most common disorder in which psychosis is a feature and the mayor symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, thinking difficulties, loss of drive, blunted emotions, and social withdrawal.
  5. 2011 survey found was used by 26.5 percent of people aged 12 or older in the past month. Is so widely used that we do not usually think of it as a mental health issue.
  6. A type of disorder more common in females than males and symptoms can include feeling worthless, difficulty concentrating, sleeping difficulties, loss of interest in food, feeling guilty though really not at fault.
  7. When experiencing this type of disorder it not unusual for people with this disorder to become psychotic during depressive or manic episodes.
  8. Apply the ______ action plan when developing mental health problems and crisis.
  9. _________ affective disorder is characterized by a depressive illness during the fall and winter months, when there is less natural sunlight.
  10. Type of disorders usually caused by perceived threats in the environment.
  11. A stimulant drug which gives very strong euphoric effects and is easily addictive.
  12. According to the WHO data, mental disorders rank as the biggest health problem in North America, ahead of both cardiovascular disease and ________.
  13. Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
  14. Various psychological therapies are used for anxiety disorders, but _______ by far, the strongest evidence for effectiveness.(an abbreviation for a type of therapy)

25 Clues: ________ nonjudgmentally • ______ reassurance and information • Mental Health First Aid Action Plan • ________ for risk of suicide or harm. • The most important facet of recovery. • A mind altering drug also called cannabis. • _________ self-help and other support strategies • Type of disorders usually caused by perceived threats in the environment. • ...

Mental Health 2018-04-24

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Antipsychotic drugs like olanazapine, quetiapine, and _______ are useful in acute episodes of mania. If response is inadequate, lithium or valporate may be added
  2. SSRIs work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin into the nerve cell that released it, which prolongs its action in the brain. Examples include escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline and ______
  3. May be helpful in the initial stages of treatment for behavioural disturbances or agitation. Not for long term use as risk of dependence. An example is midazolam
  4. In overdose use N-acetylcycteine
  5. A woman presents to her male family doctor wearing a low-cut top and a short skirt. She tries to flirt with the doctor. The consultation is filled with drama and she becomes annoyed with the centre of attention shifts from her. Personality disorder.
  6. One of the main causes of non-adherence to antipsychotic medications
  7. Diagnosed in about 5% of American children, and in the UK, where the term hyperkinetic syndrome is preferred, only 0.1% are diagnosed
  8. Adult dose IV injection 200mcg over 15 seconds then 100mcg every 1 minute if required for benzo overdose
  9. A man asks for help with social anxiety. He prefers to be alone and doesn't like to share his beliefs, which other people think are odd. He has a strong interest in the paranormal and talks in an high-pitched voice when talking about his 'spirit-guide'. Personality disorder.
  10. Drug treatments for PTSD should not be used as a routine first-line treatment for adults. If drug treatment is used then paroxetine or ________ are recommended
  11. Antipsychotic drugs are also known as -
  12. Tricyclic antidepressant
  13. Treatment of choice for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  14. Same class of drug as carbamazepine
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  1. All 3 of the following features must be present for a diagnosis to be made; global impairment of language and communication; impairment of social relationships; ritualistic and compulsive phenomena
  2. SNRIs are very similar in action to SSRIs, but they act on noradrenaline as well as serotonin. They're sometimes preferred for treating more severe depression and anxiety. Examples include duloxetine and _______
  3. The most common cause of admissions to child and adolescent psychiatric wards. Diagnosis is now based on the DSM 5 criteria
  4. Lithium remains the mood stabilizer of choice for bipolar. An alternative is -
  5. May cause dry mouth, blurred vision, impaired glucose tolerance, akathisia, urinary retention, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and extra-pyramidal side effects
  6. A young woman takes a paracetamol overdose after splitting with her boyfriend. Two days later she is in a new relationship which is troubled by her repeated outbursts of anger. Personality disorder.
  7. Syndrome; An elderly man with a history of macular degeneration presents with visual hallucinations but reports no other psychiatric symptoms
  8. The strongest risk factor for developing a psychotic disorder (including schizophrenia)
  9. Correction of acidosis with IV ______ is the first line in management of tricyclic induced arrhythmias and seizures
  10. Tricyclic antidepressants may cause urinary retention, dry mouth, lethargy/drowsiness and -
  11. First generation antipsychotics act predominantly by blocking dopamine D2 receptors in the brain - this can lead to extra-pyramidal side-effects. Examples include chlorpromazine and _________
  12. Indicated for status epilepticus, short-term anxiety, short-term insomnia associated with anxiety, acute panic attacks, and conscious sedation. Dose ranges 1-4mg
  13. Toxicity includes coarse tremor, hyperreflexia, acute confusion, seizure, coma
  14. Adult dose by IV injection, subcut or IM; 400mcg initially to treat opioid overdose
  15. - Disorder. Examples include GAD, panic disorders, OCD, PTSD and adjustment disorders

29 Clues: Tricyclic antidepressant • In overdose use N-acetylcycteine • Same class of drug as carbamazepine • Antipsychotic drugs are also known as - • Treatment of choice for Generalised Anxiety Disorder • One of the main causes of non-adherence to antipsychotic medications • Lithium remains the mood stabilizer of choice for bipolar. An alternative is - • ...

Mental Health 2018-04-30

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  1. protecting ones skin from the harmful sun rays
  2. a conflict inside yourself
  3. someone hurting you or doing something to you that you do not want by force
  4. texting, eating or putting on makeup in a car while driving
  5. the bad elements contained in food
  6. dependence on an addictive substance, mainly referring to drugs and alcohol
  7. 5 steps; get information, look at perspectives, how to change situation, acceptable action, resolve
  8. the ability to carry out life processes like growing and consuming
  9. physical features of nature that occur naturally
  10. where you may live or work and how your family surrounds you, example is if your parents treat you
  11. a conflict that occurs outside of yourself
  12. anything that can help you not get injured or hurt
  13. examples are marijuana and tobacco overindulged
  14. one of the most important thing to remember when trying to improve your mental health
  15. most addictive drug that is overindulged
  16. condition or disease that is long-lasting, occurs in time or is persistent, examples are asthma and allergies
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  1. when another person try's to convince you to do something, typically something you don't want to do
  2. feeling overwhelmed with things to do or about someone's health etc
  3. having a good sense of self-esteem, confidence and well-being
  4. when two people make each other happy and help each other create a positive future
  5. examples of this are, dust, mold and second-hand smoke
  6. the bad elements contained in water
  7. acronym for when electric or magnetic fields cause some people to get health problems
  8. protecting yourself from any harmful activity that may occur
  9. psychological, emotional and social well-being of a person
  10. protection from any harmful activity that may occur
  11. how our bodies are, healthy or sick
  12. growth of abnormal skin cells, typically caused from damaged skin cells
  13. the rules that help tell you if an action is right or wrong
  14. can be difficult if you have a bad mental state, example is not brushing your hair for a long period of time

30 Clues: a conflict inside yourself • the bad elements contained in food • the bad elements contained in water • how our bodies are, healthy or sick • most addictive drug that is overindulged • a conflict that occurs outside of yourself • protecting ones skin from the harmful sun rays • examples are marijuana and tobacco overindulged • ...

Mental Health 2019-11-03

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  1. Hallucination only I can hear...
  2. Dysthymia is in this category of disorder
  3. Un-addressed trauma can develop into this disorder
  4. One aspect of Concurrent Disorder
  5. The most deadly of addictions
  6. Recommended therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (for short)
  7. Latin for market place & a common phobia
  8. Excessive hand washing or checking things over & over are symptoms of...(for short)
  9. Social disapproval of actions/or a way of being against cultural norms
  10. Situation where significant problem can't be solved by familiar coping strategies.
  11. Focus on physical symptoms when feeling distressed
  12. Presence of more than one disorder at the same time
  13. Sudden state of severe confusion
  14. One aspect of Dual Diagnosis
  15. Common med prescribed for sleep & depression
  16. Hoarding falls under this class of disorder
  17. Recommended therapy for depression & anxiety (for short)
  18. addictive meds commonly prescribed for anxiety typically end with these 3 letters (hint, also a girls name)
  19. Dementia effects the _____________.
  20. Mood state at one end of bipolar disorder
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  1. Primary stress hormone
  2. Not caring about anything
  3. A less severe form of mania is __________mania
  4. Treating the whole rather than its parts
  5. Cutting behaviour is a form of...
  6. Mood state at the other end of Bipolar Disorder
  7. Psychosis with no determined or diagnosed cause (for short)
  8. Altered state of being split from reality of what's happening
  9. MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all...
  10. Form of anti-psychotic medication
  11. Can't sleep, can't fall asleep, can't stay asleep...
  12. Innate ability to withstand stress & adverse events
  13. The 24 hour rhythm cycle for all living beings on earth
  14. Mood instability: laughing one minute, crying the next
  15. Passive preoccupation with suicidal thoughts

35 Clues: Primary stress hormone • Not caring about anything • One aspect of Dual Diagnosis • The most deadly of addictions • MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all... • Hallucination only I can hear... • Sudden state of severe confusion • Cutting behaviour is a form of... • One aspect of Concurrent Disorder • Form of anti-psychotic medication • Dementia effects the _____________. • ...

Mental Health 2019-11-03

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  1. addictive meds commonly prescribed for anxiety typically end with these 3 letters (hint, also a girls name)
  2. Situation where significant problem can't be solved by familiar coping strategies.
  3. Hallucination only I can hear...
  4. Dementia effects the _____________.
  5. Not caring about anything
  6. Latin for market place & a common phobia
  7. Innate ability to withstand stress & adverse events
  8. Mood state at one end of bipolar disorder
  9. Category of Self Harm Behaviour
  10. Sudden state of severe confusion
  11. Excessive hand washing or checking things over & over are symptoms of...(for short)
  12. Mood state at the other end of Bipolar Disorder
  13. Common treatment for Personality Disturbances
  14. Treating the whole rather than its parts
  15. Psychosis with no determined or diagnosed cause (for short)
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  1. Hoarding falls under this class of disorder
  2. Un-addressed trauma can develop into this disorder
  3. Recommended therapy for depression & anxiety (for short)
  4. One aspect of Dual Diagnosis
  5. Presence of more than one disorder at the same time
  6. A less severe form of mania is __________mania
  7. One aspect of Concurrent Disorder
  8. Focus on physical symptoms when feeling distressed
  9. Mood instability: laughing one minute, crying the next
  10. Altered state of being split from reality of what's happening
  11. Form of anti-psychotic medication
  12. MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all...
  13. Primary stress hormone
  14. Social disapproval of actions/or a way of being against cultural norms
  15. Passive preoccupation with suicidal thoughts
  16. The 24 hour rhythm cycle for all living beings on earth
  17. Can't sleep, can't fall asleep, can't stay asleep...
  18. Dysthymia is in this category of disorder

33 Clues: Primary stress hormone • Not caring about anything • One aspect of Dual Diagnosis • MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all... • Category of Self Harm Behaviour • Hallucination only I can hear... • Sudden state of severe confusion • One aspect of Concurrent Disorder • Form of anti-psychotic medication • Dementia effects the _____________. • Latin for market place & a common phobia • ...

Mental Health 2019-11-03

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Hoarding falls under this class of disorder
  2. Not caring about anything
  3. Social disapproval of actions/or a way of being against cultural norms
  4. Passive preoccupation with suicidal thoughts
  5. Form of anti-psychotic medication
  6. Latin for market place & a common phobia
  7. One aspect of Dual Diagnosis
  8. Dysthymia is in this category of disorder
  9. Focus on physical symptoms when feeling distressed
  10. Un-addressed trauma can develop into this disorder
  11. Dementia effects the _____________.
  12. Can't sleep, can't fall asleep, can't stay asleep...
  13. Mood state at the other end of Bipolar Disorder
  14. Presence of more than one disorder at the same time
  15. Sudden state of severe confusion
  16. Treating the whole rather than its parts
  17. Common treatment for Personality Disturbances
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  1. Innate ability to withstand stress & adverse events
  2. Mood instability: laughing one minute, crying the next
  3. Situation where significant problem can't be solved by familiar coping strategies.
  4. Hallucination only I can hear...
  5. Altered state of being split from reality of what's happening
  6. Category of Self Harm Behaviour
  7. Psychosis with no determined or diagnosed cause (for short)
  8. "First Rule" of working with people
  9. MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all...
  10. addictive meds commonly prescribed for anxiety typically end with these 3 letters (hint, also a girls name)
  11. A less severe form of mania is __________mania
  12. Mood state at one end of bipolar disorder
  13. One aspect of Concurrent Disorder
  14. Primary stress hormone
  15. Excessive hand washing or checking things over & over are symptoms of...(for short)
  16. Recommended therapy for depression & anxiety (for short)

33 Clues: Primary stress hormone • Not caring about anything • One aspect of Dual Diagnosis • MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all... • Category of Self Harm Behaviour • Hallucination only I can hear... • Sudden state of severe confusion • Form of anti-psychotic medication • One aspect of Concurrent Disorder • "First Rule" of working with people • Dementia effects the _____________. • ...

Mental Health 2020-03-18

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  1. a deeply distressing or disturbing experience
  2. apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill
  3. a source of perplexity, distress, or vexation
  4. the quality of being unfrequented and remote; isolation.
  5. an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
  6. the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists
  7. pressure or tension exerted on a material object
  8. the practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude.
  9. (of psychiatric illness) characterized by both manic and depressive episodes, or manic ones only.
  10. the state of being happy.
  11. lack or loss of appetite for food (as a medical condition).
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  1. therapeutic medical treatment of impairment, injury, disease, or disorder
  2. habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep.
  3. feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
  4. a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
  5. a mark of shame or discredit
  6. the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others
  7. medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
  8. the existence of an individual human being or animal
  9. relating to society or its organization.

20 Clues: the state of being happy. • a mark of shame or discredit • relating to society or its organization. • habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep. • a deeply distressing or disturbing experience • a source of perplexity, distress, or vexation • feelings of severe despondency and dejection. • pressure or tension exerted on a material object • ...

Mental Health 2020-06-05

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  1. Often seen before a suicide attempt
  2. Abuse like Punching or kicking a child
  3. A serious stress-related condition
  4. System that is weaken by constant stress
  5. Not providing basic needs of a child
  6. Body image problem. Self-starvation
  7. People who have to report abuse
  8. Can't sit still and/or trouble focusing
  9. Extreme Mood swings
  10. People with schizophrenia claim to hear these
  11. A reaction to traumatic stressful event
  12. Extreme headaches often caused by stress
  13. Preforming repeated tasks
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  1. Abuse by verbal constant insults
  2. Irrational fears
  3. A great method to deal with stress
  4. An Organization that protects against child abuse
  5. The body’s response to a stressor
  6. Body image problem. Eating then purging
  7. Usually increases during the fight/flight response
  8. Loss touch with reality
  9. The most common mental illness
  10. Effects cognitive or Social function of a person
  11. A physical or Mental craving for something
  12. Inappropriate contact/touching of a child
  13. Trouble focusing

26 Clues: Irrational fears • Trouble focusing • Extreme Mood swings • Loss touch with reality • Preforming repeated tasks • The most common mental illness • People who have to report abuse • Abuse by verbal constant insults • The body’s response to a stressor • A great method to deal with stress • A serious stress-related condition • Often seen before a suicide attempt • ...

Mental Health 2020-11-17

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  1. make or become less tense or anxious.
  2. The emotion of feeling mad
  3. related to the mental and emotional state
  4. The ability to bounce back
  5. the action or practice of meditating.
  6. People and places you go to for help.
  7. recurring panic attacks and ongoing fears about experiencing more panic attacks.
  8. conscious knowledge of character/feelings.
  9. to have positive thoughts
  10. Another name for manic depression
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  1. A constant feeling of being depressed.
  2. expressing considered thoughts on a subject.
  3. Extreme or irrational fear of entering open or crowded places, of leaving one's own home, or of being in places from which escape is difficult.
  4. in a manner relating to the mind.
  5. an even distribution of weight .
  6. relating to a person's emotions.
  7. the instinctive physiological response to a threatening situation, which readies one either to resist forcibly or to run away.
  8. relating to the body as opposed to the mind.
  9. A constant feeling of being nervous and stressed
  10. a response to pressure or threat
  11. easily agitated or alarmed.
  12. interacting with the community and people around you

22 Clues: to have positive thoughts • The emotion of feeling mad • The ability to bounce back • easily agitated or alarmed. • an even distribution of weight . • relating to a person's emotions. • a response to pressure or threat • in a manner relating to the mind. • Another name for manic depression • make or become less tense or anxious. • the action or practice of meditating. • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

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  1. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation
  2. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias
  3. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event
  4. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  5. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing and receiving feedback/support from group members
  6. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger
  7. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something
  8. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
  9. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
  10. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  11. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  12. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  13. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
  14. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
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  1. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  2. where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  3. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  4. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
  5. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  6. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by
  7. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people
  8. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  9. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  10. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder

24 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • where their meanings and motivations are coming from • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

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  1. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something
  2. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias
  3. the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness
  4. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger
  5. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  6. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing and receiving feedback/support from group members.
  7. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  8. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder
  9. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation
  10. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  11. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
  12. the approximate number of Americans who have a mental illness in any given year
  13. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event
  14. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
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  1. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  2. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
  3. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  4. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  5. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  6. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
  7. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  8. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by discovering where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  9. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
  10. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  11. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people

25 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias • ...

Mental health 2021-08-05

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  1. A feeling often experienced by people with a mental health disorder.
  2. Unfortunately, mental illness still often is.
  3. It is important to recognize them and express them adequately.
  4. Being able to count on our colleagues to obtain some is often very beneficial.
  5. Psychotic disorder which results in a marked disturbance of ideas and perceptions often provoking hallucinations and delusions.
  6. People with mental illness often suffer from it.
  7. A disorder characterized by intense feelings of dread, fear or worry due to anticipated or perceived danger.
  8. Asking for it is not always easy, but oh so necessary!
  9. Physician specializing in mental illness who establishes diagnoses, treatments and prescribes medication as needed.
  10. This type of support is crucial for those with mental health issues.
  11. This type of change is necessary to prevent people from suffering in silence.
  12. A disorder characterized by a sad or irritable mood, or a general lack of interest or pleasure.
  13. Sharing our story creates ____ for those who are suffering.
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  1. A very common substance-related disorder in Canada
  2. Intentional act aimed at killing oneself in order to put an end to a suffering deemed unbearable.
  3. This week’s event aims at raising it.
  4. It takes a lot of ___ to live with a mental illness.
  5. Taking care of your mental health is a form of ___
  6. Finding the strength to continue despite difficulties.
  7. illness 1 in 5 people will suffer from it in their lifetime.
  8. Preconceived views about people with addiction and mental health problems.
  9. Often found to be very beneficial in combination with medication.
  10. Mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and mania.

23 Clues: This week’s event aims at raising it. • Unfortunately, mental illness still often is. • People with mental illness often suffer from it. • A very common substance-related disorder in Canada • Taking care of your mental health is a form of ___ • It takes a lot of ___ to live with a mental illness. • Finding the strength to continue despite difficulties. • ...

Mental Health 2022-05-27

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  1. An emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat
  2. a school student who participates in school sports
  3. One's persistent sadness
  4. The body's response to physical, mental, or emotional pressure
  5. A unit of energy
  6. A questioning of opinions and research
  7. Fellow members of one's team
  8. physical injury
  9. to successfully reach a goal
  10. The desire or willingness of someone to do something
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  1. An athletic instructor or trainer
  2. A form of body deprivation that is used to control the need for food
  3. When one's eating habits become altered
  4. an activity with physical exertion and skill when an individual or team competes against another
  5. One who teaches academics
  6. Nervous habits
  7. Confidence in one's own worth
  8. An emotional disorder involving distortion of body image and binge/purging
  9. something designed to give pleasure through beauty
  10. an instance of being hurt

20 Clues: Nervous habits • physical injury • A unit of energy • One's persistent sadness • One who teaches academics • an instance of being hurt • Fellow members of one's team • to successfully reach a goal • Confidence in one's own worth • An athletic instructor or trainer • A questioning of opinions and research • When one's eating habits become altered • ...

Mental Health 2022-09-02

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  1. Intense, prolonged feelings of sadness
  2. A type of communication that uses actions rather than words
  3. The step of thinking of and listing possible choices
  4. The mental process of making a choice
  5. A type of message you can use to talk about yourself, your feelings and your needs
  6. Negative stress
  7. Before acting on a decision, you should make sure it meets this acronym
  8. A type of message that blames or shames someone else
  9. The process of weighing the pros and cons of a possible choice
  10. To negotiate with someone or something
  11. Optimal level of health
  12. The body's response to life events
  13. When the body shuts down in response to stress
  14. Area of health that deals with the condition of a person’s body
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  1. A type of decision that keeps a person healthy and safe
  2. Delaying or postponing doing something
  3. Type of guilt one may feel if they believe they should have died in another’s place.
  4. Positive stress
  5. Withdrawal from friends and family, previous attempts and planning or threatening are warning signs of __________
  6. Area of health that deals with the way a person interacts with other people
  7. Physical health, mental/emotional health, and social health make up this shape
  8. Area of health that deals with the condition of a person’s mind and feelings
  9. Something that causes stress
  10. Natural emotional response to loss or change
  11. The state of a person’s body, mind, and feelings, and how they get along with others
  12. Refusing to believe a loss occurred
  13. Type of behavior or situation that can harm people’s health

27 Clues: Positive stress • Negative stress • Optimal level of health • Something that causes stress • The body's response to life events • Refusing to believe a loss occurred • The mental process of making a choice • Intense, prolonged feelings of sadness • Delaying or postponing doing something • To negotiate with someone or something • Natural emotional response to loss or change • ...

Mental Health 2022-05-08

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  1. a personality disorder characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  2. a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions
  3. sometimes called sociopathy a mental disorder in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others
  4. a personality disorder where you are highly sensitive to being negatively judged by others and have chronic feelings of inadequacy
  5. where you frequently consume usually large amounts of food and feel unable to stop eating
  6. a disorder where it can make people feel helpless and hard for people to start tasks
  7. when someone is affected by the seasons and is more depressed during them
  8. is a disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia.
  9. experiencing extreme highs and extreme lows
  10. is the loss or lack of appetite for food because you want to lose weight and have a distorted body image
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  1. abbreviation that can lead you to do repetitive behaviors
  2. a disorder that is the existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities
  3. is characterized by inattentive mess and impulsivity but not hyperactive
  4. is an abbreviation for a disorder that is a condition that is triggered by an event either experiencing it or witnessing it.
  5. a disorder that causes an intense fear of being watched and or judged by others in the public
  6. a personality disorder in which you have an exaggerated distrust and suspicion of other people
  7. a personality disorder in which people have severe mood swings, impulsive behavior, and difficulty forming stable relationships
  8. is when a woman experiences full-blown major depression either during pregnancy or after giving birth
  9. are the fear of something that causes extreme fear, trembling, sweating, and worry
  10. is a neurological disorder that causes a person to be inattentive and hyperactive

20 Clues: experiencing extreme highs and extreme lows • abbreviation that can lead you to do repetitive behaviors • is a disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia. • is characterized by inattentive mess and impulsivity but not hyperactive • a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions • ...

Mental Health 2022-05-09

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  1. An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat.
  2. A disorder in which a person has an inflated sense of self-importance.
  3. A low mood occurring for at least two years, along with at least two other symptoms of depression.
  4. When a person experiences extreme mood swings
  5. Characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity but NOT hyperactivity.
  6. A person that has been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder AND another mental health disorder.
  7. A mental health condition marked by a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others without adequate reason to be suspicious.
  8. A disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations & paranoia. May produce multiple personalities
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  1. The existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities
  2. Excessive and unrealistic worry & tension, even if there is little or nothing to provoke the anxiety
  3. A condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.
  4. A mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life.
  5. When a person has severe depression plus some form of psychosis, such as having disturbing false fixed beliefs (delusions) or hearing or seeing upsetting things that others cannot hear or see (hallucinations).
  6. A major depression during pregnancy or after delivery
  7. When someone frequently consumes unusually large amounts of food and feels unable to stop eating
  8. A pattern of repeated drug or alcohol use that often interferes with health, work, or social relationships.
  9. An anxiety disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions)
  10. Neurological disorder that causes a person to be inattentive (unable to focus), impulsive (do things without thinking), and hyperactivity (unable to sit still).
  11. A serious eating disorder marked by binging, followed by methods to avoid weight gain.
  12. A sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause

20 Clues: When a person experiences extreme mood swings • A major depression during pregnancy or after delivery • The existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities • A disorder in which a person has an inflated sense of self-importance. • Characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity but NOT hyperactivity. • ...

mental health 2023-08-07

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  1. It is a condition of extreme tendencies to fall asleep whenever and wherever they want.
  2. The neuroticism score is used as an assessment for------- related disorders.
  3. This personality disorder does not have a specific criteria in ICD-10 but have one in DSM-5.
  4. It is the disorder of stealing.
  5. Dyspareunia disorder is coming under--------.
  6. People with --------- disorder is partrayed as'mad genius'by the media.
  7. Split personality is often wrongly associated with ---------.
  8. --------- anxiety disorder is characterised by excessive fear or anxiety to be alone from those individuals to whom the person has a deep emotional bond from others.
  9. The person experiences the moods of feeling sad, irritable, empty or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities for most of the day.
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  1. A severe or intense lack of motivation.
  2. The WHO is given Effective treatments exist for---------- is often involving parents, caregivers, and teachers, cognitive problem-solving or social skills training.
  3. This disorder initially occur in childhood days.
  4. The children has --------- than the usual,it leads to ADHD.
  5. Fear of dogs.
  6. PTSD may develop following exposure to an extremely horrific event or series of --------- events.
  7. ----------is an disorder characterized by low weight, food restriction and body image disturbance.
  8. People with OCD are wrongly associated with ------.
  9. The most common phobia.
  10. People with borderline personality disorder are sterotypically accussed of being ----- behavior.
  11. --------is the loss of cognitive functioning thinking, remembering and reasoning.

20 Clues: Fear of dogs. • The most common phobia. • It is the disorder of stealing. • A severe or intense lack of motivation. • Dyspareunia disorder is coming under--------. • This disorder initially occur in childhood days. • People with OCD are wrongly associated with ------. • The children has --------- than the usual,it leads to ADHD. • ...

Mental Health 2024-02-07

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Artificial version of the hormone testosterone
  2. Find a solution to the conflict
  3. Learning to live with grief while focusing on your own wellness
  4. behavior An activity that puts your health and wellness in danger
  5. State of unhappiness or hopelessness
  6. A compulsion or uncontrollable urge
  7. Express remorse or acknowledge that you are sorry for something
  8. nervosa An eating disorder characterized by the fear of becoming fat, a distorted body image, and excessive dieting
  9. wellness Feeling safe and confident in the social and cultural environment that shapes your life
  10. disorder An illness that causes a severe disturbance in eating habits
  11. Determine how to get past or deal with something that constitutes an obstacle or hazard
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  1. Settle a conflict by agreeing to accept less than what you originally wanted
  2. Showing outrage or extreme annoyance over trivial things
  3. mechanism Means of avoiding emotional distress, destructive impulses, or a threat to self-esteem
  4. The body's reaction to a difficult or demanding situation
  5. Ranking items in order of importance
  6. The condition of prolonged sadness that causes emotional withdrawal
  7. An external stimulus or an event that causes stress. Both positive and negative stressors can lead to stress
  8. abuse Use of a substance, such as food, drugs, or alcohol, that is bad for your health and wellness
  9. response Physiological changes, such as increased heart rate, sweating, and muscle tension, that prepare you for immediate action whether it be to flee, freeze, or fight
  10. Making a deal to give up something in return for a specific end result
  11. The way you think behave every day that reflects your attitudes and values
  12. wellness They way you think and learn
  13. skills Help you deal with or overcome problems and difficulties that you might not be able to solve

24 Clues: Find a solution to the conflict • A compulsion or uncontrollable urge • Ranking items in order of importance • State of unhappiness or hopelessness • wellness They way you think and learn • Artificial version of the hormone testosterone • Showing outrage or extreme annoyance over trivial things • The body's reaction to a difficult or demanding situation • ...

Mental Health 2023-10-11

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. the body's response to change
  2. a feeling of sudden, intense fear
  3. a disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally
  4. a psychological condition that affects a persons ability to interact normally with others
  5. a disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme
  6. the sorrow caused by the loss of a loved one
  7. needs that affect your feelings and sense of well being
  8. strategies for using time efficently
  9. an exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object
  10. hormone that gives the body extra energy
  11. feelings created in response to thoughts remarks and events
  12. a very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything.
  13. a severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality
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  1. the unique combination of feelings thoughts and behaviors that make you different from everyone else
  2. ways of dealing with the sense of loss people feel at the death of someone else
  3. a disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body
  4. anything that causes stress
  5. adjust to new situations
  6. the view you have on yourself
  7. the ability to bounce back from disappointment
  8. the process of dealing with strong feelings following any loss
  9. a state of uneasiness usually associated with a future uncertainty
  10. the process by which the body prepares to deal with a stressor
  11. the way you feel about yourself

24 Clues: adjust to new situations • anything that causes stress • the body's response to change • the view you have on yourself • the way you feel about yourself • a feeling of sudden, intense fear • strategies for using time efficently • hormone that gives the body extra energy • the sorrow caused by the loss of a loved one • the ability to bounce back from disappointment • ...

Mental Health 2024-11-05

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. high school ____ are more likely to complete suicide
  2. remain ____ when someone is suicidal
  3. ____ with death might be a warning sign
  4. personnel should be trained to _____ when a student is at risk
  5. you should report and _____ about suicide safety
  6. suicide is the ____ leading cause of death ages 10-14 and 25-34
  7. a warning sign is when someone talks about wanting to die, great guilt, or being a ____
  8. suicide and violence prevention should be _____ with supportive mental health services
  9. ask youth _____ if they are thinking about suicide
  10. ___ in five Americans suffer from mental illness
  11. it is important to _____ housing in preventing suicide
  12. high school ____ are more likely to attempt suicide
  13. avoid _____ if you suspect someone is suicidal
  14. teachers should treat suspicious statements and behaviors with the utmost ____
  15. six in ____ live with serious mental illness like bipolar disorder or sever depression
  16. social _____ is a major risk factor
  17. someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide
  18. ____ behavior might be a warning sign
  19. only ____ percent of adolescents receive medical treatment for mental illness
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  1. to help prevent suicide we should reduce _____ use through community policies and practices
  2. ___ percent of children have not had appropriate interventions at an early age
  3. we should create healthy organizations _____ and culture
  4. suicide rates vary by ____, ethnicity, age, location
  5. an aspect of suicide prevention is strengthening ______ supports
  6. ___ percent of adolescents (14-18) are inhibited by mental health condition
  7. teaching ______ skills to improve family relationships can help prevent suicide
  8. a warning sign might be when someone feels ___, extremely sad, anxious, agitated
  9. there is an increased risk of suicide if one has experienced ____
  10. schools should create _____ where students feel safe sharing information
  11. school staff should be familiar with and watchful for ____ of suicidal behavior
  12. access to _____ means should be reduced to those at risk of suicide
  13. intervene after a suicide
  14. promoting healthy peer _____ can aid in preventing suicide
  15. ___ percent of children aged 5-16 have a clinically diagnosable mental health problem
  16. ____ is the average number of years between first symptoms of mental health issue and treatment
  17. suicide ___ is when someone harms oneself with intent to die but do not

36 Clues: intervene after a suicide • social _____ is a major risk factor • remain ____ when someone is suicidal • ____ behavior might be a warning sign • ____ with death might be a warning sign • avoid _____ if you suspect someone is suicidal • you should report and _____ about suicide safety • ___ in five Americans suffer from mental illness • ...

Mental Health Review 2018-04-09

Mental Health Review crossword puzzle
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  1. Coming from a low-income community, race, gender and age are all _____ to finding medical help with mental health
  2. Intimate relationships with a specific person (usually a boy/girlfriend, husband or wife, etc.)
  3. The person who is in charge of their mental health and relationships
  4. ______ can have a mental health issue at some time in their life
  5. People with mental illness often face _____ based on their conditions
  6. Relationships with people who you are related to
  7. Your mental health is affected by the ____ of the food you eat
  8. Relationships need mutual _____ and care in order to stay successful in to the future
  9. The first relationship most children experience is with their _______
  10. Relationships between people at work, or at school
  11. Using legal or illegal ____ can have a negative effect on your mental health
  12. Big life events that cause a ____ in your lifestyle can affect your mental health
  13. Most friendships are based on people sharing similar _____ and beliefs about life
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  1. Talking about people behind their back
  2. Most relationships children have will change as they become _____, and take charge of their own lives more
  3. Relationships that contain lots of ______ tend to lack empathy and understanding of each other's wants and needs
  4. The continued interactions between people
  5. Relationships between people who are not related, but who choose to spend time together
  6. Confident and forceful behaviour
  7. One important part of adult relationships is ______, and making sure people understand your wants and needs
  8. A doctor who specialises in mental health and relationships
  9. People who are not assertive enough
  10. Mental illnesses are those that affect the _____.
  11. People in the ____ find it more difficult to find help for their mental health than those who live in cities
  12. When a mental illness is checked by a doctor, it becomes a _______ mental illness
  13. People who are too assertive
  14. People who show an appropriate level of assertiveness

27 Clues: People who are too assertive • Confident and forceful behaviour • People who are not assertive enough • Talking about people behind their back • The continued interactions between people • Relationships with people who you are related to • Mental illnesses are those that affect the _____. • Relationships between people at work, or at school • ...

Mental health 2022-10-09

Mental health crossword puzzle
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  1. Disturbing memory
  2. conditions affecting mood and behavior
  3. Represents acceptance of uncertainty
  4. responsible for pleasure and satisfaction
  5. body and mind maintenance
  6. Nourishing material for the body
  7. sensation of hearing
  8. Science of maintaining mental health
  9. flavor in tongue
  10. maintains physical health
  11. mark of shame or discredit
  12. Examination of problems of mental illness
  13. odor of the nose
  14. Emotional, psychological and social being
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  1. State of being calm and peaceful
  2. brains ability to concentrate
  3. Attention to one’s physical/mental wellnes
  4. something that is seen
  5. exercise that slows down heart rate
  6. Important for movement and expressive lang
  7. putting emotions first
  8. Relationship of quality over quantity
  9. exhaling and inhaling in the count of four
  10. chemical messengers in the body
  11. State of piece within
  12. Showing regard for worth
  13. contact of bodily contact
  14. Controls thoughts and memories
  15. being aware of objects
  16. Maintaining moment by moment awareness

30 Clues: flavor in tongue • odor of the nose • Disturbing memory • sensation of hearing • State of piece within • something that is seen • putting emotions first • being aware of objects • Showing regard for worth • body and mind maintenance • contact of bodily contact • maintains physical health • mark of shame or discredit • brains ability to concentrate • Controls thoughts and memories • ...

Mental Health 2019-01-21

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. a persistent condition in which the person cannot go to sleep or stay asleep throughout the night
  2. move of the client: for example from a chair to a wheelchair
  3. an intense and sudden feeling of fear, anxiety, terror or dread for no obvious reason
  4. extreme suspicion about a person or situation
  5. present at birth
  6. a term to describe infants, babies, or children who are below the norms for body weight, growth or cognitive development
  7. seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting or feeling something that is not there
  8. prevented from having any power or control over one's life or health care
  9. a process that involves allowing an abused substance to exit the body naturally or medically removing the substance from the body
  10. shame or social disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person
  11. absence of at least three consecutive menstrual periods, as normally expected to occur
  12. false beliefs of being mistreated
  13. a mental state in which perception of reality is impaired
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  1. the need to urinate through the night
  2. condition where the client withdraws into the self
  3. official entry of a client into a hospital or other health care facility
  4. impaired ability to learn
  5. pain felt in a body part that is no longer there
  6. the state of being uncared for physically, emotionally, and psychologically
  7. a fixed, false belief that is not based on reality
  8. sudden pain due to injury, disease, trauma, or surgery: generally lasts less than 6 months
  9. an attack on a persons's self-esteem, such as constantly insulting, humiliating or rejecting him, or saying that he is "stupid" or "bad"
  10. a violent, sudden contraction of muscle groups
  11. any non-consensual sexual act that results from a threat, coercion or force
  12. an eating disorder defined as persistently eating or mouthing substances without nutritional value for a period of at least a month
  13. feelings of intolerance or prejudice toward a person or group of people because of their age
  14. physical or mental harm caused by someone in a position of trust

27 Clues: present at birth • impaired ability to learn • false beliefs of being mistreated • the need to urinate through the night • extreme suspicion about a person or situation • a violent, sudden contraction of muscle groups • pain felt in a body part that is no longer there • condition where the client withdraws into the self • a fixed, false belief that is not based on reality • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing and receiving feedback/support from group members
  2. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event
  3. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
  4. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder
  5. where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  6. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  7. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  8. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  9. the approximate number of Americans who have a mental illness in any given year
  10. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias
  11. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger
  12. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  13. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
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  1. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  2. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by
  3. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
  4. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation
  5. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  6. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something
  7. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
  8. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people
  9. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
  10. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  11. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  12. the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness
  13. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders

26 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • where their meanings and motivations are coming from • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  2. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
  3. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event
  4. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  5. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something
  6. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  7. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  8. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder
  9. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
  10. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation
  11. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
Down
  1. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
  2. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  3. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
  4. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  5. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing
  6. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  7. the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness
  8. the approximate number of Americans who have a mental illness in any given year
  9. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people
  10. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  11. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by discovering where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  12. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  13. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger
  14. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias

25 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias • ...

Mental Health 2021-09-18

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Not in a happy or positive state.
  2. Having othing left
  3. whating something that someone else has or has had.
  4. intense feelings.
  5. impatiant and Unoccupied
  6. Being disappointed, worried or sad.
  7. irritable, complaining, grumpy, bad-tempered
  8. A condition regarded to psychological and emotional well-being.
  9. Severe emotions and feelings.
  10. Give you strength.
  11. Study of the Human mind.
  12. having an obligation over something.
  13. Upset and angry about something.
  14. Nervous and timid around other people.
  15. expressing distress and annoyance.
  16. Where people post online.
  17. The cause of physical pain and injury.
  18. Another word for irritated.
  19. enthusiastic and eager for something.
  20. Being cared for and liked by other people.
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  1. Bored or restlessly eager to do something.
  2. Another word for worry.
  3. Being in a good state.
  4. Main organ of your body and pumps blood.
  5. Mad and upset about something.
  6. sad because one has no friends or company.
  7. Kind of like faith.
  8. feeling, expressing, or causing a great happiness.
  9. What your skeleton is made from.
  10. Is the one Christianity believes in.
  11. feeling despair and having no faith.
  12. Hurting or abusing yourself.
  13. Upset and sorrowful.
  14. Scared/trembling.
  15. Not knowing where to go.
  16. having lost confidence or enthusiasm.
  17. Being free and away from anxiety or a long job.
  18. a way of hurting people physically and verbally.
  19. full of joy.
  20. Full of feelings.
  21. embarrassed or guilty because of someones actions.

41 Clues: full of joy. • intense feelings. • Scared/trembling. • Full of feelings. • Give you strength. • Having othing left • Kind of like faith. • Upset and sorrowful. • Being in a good state. • Another word for worry. • impatiant and Unoccupied • Study of the Human mind. • Not knowing where to go. • Where people post online. • Another word for irritated. • Hurting or abusing yourself. • ...

Mental Health 2021-08-05

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. The act of helping, defending, protecting. To be offered to your loved ones without keeping tabs.
  2. We do it to express ourselves, to confide in others and to break taboos.
  3. Fulfilling activities in which we should indulge during our free time, according to our personal interests.
  4. Used in a beverage, this can act as a depressant.
  5. Protects mental health when done in a justified, sincere and timely manner.
  6. A sense of a person’s worth; it is a deeper value than mere politeness, because it is free of all hypocrisy.
  7. An individual's ability to bounce back, to make a fresh start.
  8. Asking for it promptly may prevent worsening of symptoms.
  9. Talking about it can save lives.
  10. Ensuring a healthy this contributes to good mental health.
  11. There must be this between work and personal life.
  12. A feeling of isolation that greatly affect mental health, especially during a pandemic.
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  1. Essential ingredient for good mental health. A lack of it causes several adverse health effects.
  2. Feeling of complete fulfillment and joy.
  3. Hearing, considering, paying attention to. The most beautiful gift to offer to someone who is suffering.
  4. Doing this helps release endorphins, the hormones that make you happy.
  5. A process in which a person learns to live harmoniously in society.
  6. An exercise that suggests paying attention to the present moment voluntarily and without judgment.
  7. A specialist who offers you the chance to talk about yourself and what affects you without judgment.
  8. Experiencing it over a long period affects your health.
  9. Listening to this can relax and energize you.
  10. A state of mental disorder caused by a fear of real or imagined danger.

22 Clues: Talking about it can save lives. • Feeling of complete fulfillment and joy. • Listening to this can relax and energize you. • Used in a beverage, this can act as a depressant. • There must be this between work and personal life. • Experiencing it over a long period affects your health. • Asking for it promptly may prevent worsening of symptoms. • ...

Mental Health 2023-05-20

Mental Health crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Mental health disorder characterized by sudden and recurrent panic attacks (13 letters)
  2. Feeling of sadness and hopelessness (10 letters)
  3. Fear of social situations (11 letters)
  4. Therapy that involves talking with a trained professional (13 letters)
  5. Technique used to manage stress and promote relaxation (4 letters)
  6. Practice of focusing on the present moment and accepting it without judgment (11 letters)
  7. Ability to understand and share the feelings of others (7 letters)
  8. Feeling of being overwhelmed and emotionally drained (7 letters)
  9. State of intense worry and fear (7 letters)
  10. Mental health disorder characterized by irrational fear and avoidance of certain objects or situations (6 letters)
  11. Chemical messengers in the brain that regulate mood (9 letters)
  12. Technique used to challenge and change negative thoughts (22 letters)
  13. Positive psychological state of being grateful for what one has (9 letters)
Down
  1. Belief or perception that one is incapable of achieving success (12 letters)
  2. Something that can be used to help ground a person in the present moment on the spot (9 letters)
  3. Mental health disorder characterized by recurring intrusive thoughts (3 letters)
  4. Mental health disorder characterized by extreme mood swings (7 letters)
  5. Psychological defense mechanism involving the transfer of emotions from one person to another (10 letters
  6. Someone who helps you talk through a persons's mental health challenges (9 letters)
  7. Practice of engaging in activities that bring joy and fulfillment (8 letters)

20 Clues: Fear of social situations (11 letters) • State of intense worry and fear (7 letters) • Feeling of sadness and hopelessness (10 letters) • Chemical messengers in the brain that regulate mood (9 letters) • Feeling of being overwhelmed and emotionally drained (7 letters) • Technique used to manage stress and promote relaxation (4 letters) • ...

Mental Health 2023-06-02

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. the thoughts and behaviors mobilized to manage internal and external stressful situations
  2. condition in which a person has excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness
  3. a person's assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process
  4. a group of repetitive and persistent behavioral and emotional problems in young
  5. a refusal to admit the truth
  6. any of a range of mental conditions in which there is a persistent disturbance of eating behaviour and impairment of physical or mental health
  7. any of a group of mental conditions characterized by persistent disturbance of mood, especially in the form of depression or euphoria or a combination of these
  8. a deep regret coming from a sense of guilt for past wrongs
  9. a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
  10. the treatment of a mental condition by training the patient's reactions to stimuli
  11. the state or experience of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be involved
  12. a form of psychotherapy in which a group of patients meet to describe and discuss their problems together under the supervision of a therapist
  13. to treatments that affect the brain's chemistry to reduce psychological symptoms
  14. characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour
  15. a response to an expected loss
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  1. A syndrome that causes prominent impairment of recent and remote memory while immediate recall is preserved
  2. a process whereby people learn how to exchange effective help with each other in order to free themselves from the effects of past
  3. to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true
  4. denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
  5. a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression
  6. a type of psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as depression
  7. the treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction
  8. a group of suicides, suicide attempts, or self-harm events that occur closer together in time and space than would normally
  9. a feeling of dread or a fear of dying
  10. the act or an instance of taking one's own life voluntarily and intentionally
  11. related to how the brain functions, rather than damage to the brain's structure
  12. the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died, typically involving following certain conventions such as wearing black clothes

27 Clues: a refusal to admit the truth • a response to an expected loss • a feeling of dread or a fear of dying • denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance • a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility • a deep regret coming from a sense of guilt for past wrongs • a person's assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process • ...

Mental Health 2013-11-22

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. the feeling of being very worried about something
  2. to try to cure an illness or injury by using drugs, hospital care, operations etc.
  3. relating to treatment or hospitals; medical
  4. ADHD
  5. lack of strength, power, or influence
  6. more than usual; too much
  7. a medical condition that makes you very unhappy and anxious and often prevents you from living a normal life
  8. to spend time with other people in a friendly way
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  1. the physical and mental strength that makes you able to do things
  2. relating to the health or state of someone's mind
  3. the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time
  4. a mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression
  5. a mental or physical illness which prevents part of your body from working properly
  6. the difference between the amount of something that you have and the higher amount that you need
  7. to move far away from someone
  8. to know who someone is or what something is, because you have seen, heard, experienced, or learned about them in the past
  9. a serious mental illness in which someone's thoughts and feelings are not based on what is really happening around them
  10. the limits within which amounts, quantities, ages etc vary
  11. to improve something
  12. something makes you worry a lot

20 Clues: ADHD • to improve something • more than usual; too much • to move far away from someone • something makes you worry a lot • lack of strength, power, or influence • relating to treatment or hospitals; medical • relating to the health or state of someone's mind • the feeling of being very worried about something • to spend time with other people in a friendly way • ...

mental health 2014-11-10

mental health crossword puzzle
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  1. adhd
  2. bulimia
  3. support
  4. mental health
  5. insomnia
  6. ptsd
  7. paranoia
  8. mental illness
  9. addiction
  10. stigma
  11. cognative
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  1. ocd
  2. anorexia
  3. anxiety
  4. schizophrenia
  5. mutism
  6. bipolar
  7. depression
  8. therapy
  9. phobia

20 Clues: ocd • adhd • ptsd • mutism • phobia • stigma • anxiety • bulimia • support • bipolar • therapy • anorexia • insomnia • paranoia • addiction • cognative • depression • schizophrenia • mental health • mental illness

Mental Health 2017-07-09

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.
  2. time when one is not working or active.
  3. Food which nourishes the body
  4. sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
  5. Give assistance to
  6. provide (someone) with a reason for doing something.
  7. the action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
  8. make a journey
  9. the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
  10. feel concern or interest; attach importance to something.
  11. the action or practice of meditating.
  12. a spiritual and ascetic discipline widely practised for health and relaxation.
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  1. the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.
  2. activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.
  3. conscious knowledge of one's own character and feelings.
  4. the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
  5. recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
  6. a strong feeling of affection.
  7. a condition of body and mind which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is inactive.
  8. the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

20 Clues: make a journey • Give assistance to • Food which nourishes the body • a strong feeling of affection. • the action or practice of meditating. • time when one is not working or active. • activity done for enjoyment when one is not working. • provide (someone) with a reason for doing something. • the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants. • ...

Mental Health 2018-04-24

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  1. Adult dose IV injection 200mcg over 15 seconds then 100mcg every 1 minute if required for benzo overdose
  2. Tricyclic antidepressants may cause urinary retention, dry mouth, lethargy/drowsiness and -
  3. Drug treatments for PTSD should not be used as a routine first-line treatment for adults. If drug treatment is used then paroxetine or ________ are recommended
  4. A young woman takes a paracetamol overdose after splitting with her boyfriend. Two days later she is in a new relationship which is troubled by her repeated outbursts of anger. Personality disorder.
  5. A woman presents to her male family doctor wearing a low-cut top and a short skirt. She tries to flirt with the doctor. The consultation is filled with drama and she becomes annoyed with the centre of attention shifts from her. Personality disorder.
  6. May be helpful in the initial stages of treatment for behavioural disturbances or agitation. Not for long term use as risk of dependence. An example is midazolam
  7. Syndrome; An elderly man with a history of macular degeneration presents with visual hallucinations but reports no other psychiatric symptoms
  8. All 3 of the following features must be present for a diagnosis to be made; global impairment of language and communication; impairment of social relationships; ritualistic and compulsive phenomena
  9. The most common cause of admissions to child and adolescent psychiatric wards. Diagnosis is now based on the DSM 5 criteria
  10. Antipsychotic drugs are also known as -
  11. Indicated for status epilepticus, short-term anxiety, short-term insomnia associated with anxiety, acute panic attacks, and conscious sedation. Dose ranges 1-4mg
  12. May cause dry mouth, blurred vision, impaired glucose tolerance, akathisia, urinary retention, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and extra-pyramidal side effects.
  13. DISORDER Examples include GAD, panic disorders, OCD, PTSD and adjustment disorders
  14. Adult dose by IV injection, subcut or IM; 400mcg initially to treat opioid overdose
  15. A man asks for help with social anxiety. He prefers to be alone and doesn't like to share his beliefs, which other people think are odd. He has a strong interest in the paranormal and talks in an high-pitched voice when talking about his 'spirit-guide'. Personality disorder.
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  1. First generation antipsychotics act predominantly by blocking dopamine D2 receptors in the brain - this can lead to extra-pyramidal side-effects. Examples include chlorpromazine and _________
  2. Correction of acidosis with IV ______ is the first line in management of tricyclic induced arrhythmias and seizures
  3. Tricyclic antidepressant
  4. Toxicity includes coarse tremor, hyperreflexia, acute confusion, seizure, coma
  5. The strongest risk factor for developing a psychotic disorder (including schizophrenia)
  6. Antipsychotics may cause increased risk of -
  7. Same class of drug as carbamazepine
  8. One of the main causes of non-adherence to antipsychotic medications
  9. Lithium remains the mood stabilizer of choice for bipolar. An alternative is -
  10. Disorder; A middle-aged man with a history of depression presents with multiple unrelated physical symptoms over the past 5 years
  11. Antipsychotic drugs like olanazapine, quetiapine, and _______ are useful in acute episodes of mania. If response is inadequate, lithium or valporate may be added
  12. Treatment of choice for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  13. SNRIs are very similar in action to SSRIs, but they act on noradrenaline as well as serotonin. They're sometimes preferred for treating more severe depression and anxiety. Examples include duloxetine and _______
  14. In overdose use N-acetylcycteine
  15. SSRIs work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin into the nerve cell that released it, which prolongs its action in the brain. Examples include escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline and ______
  16. Diagnosed in about 5% of American children, and in the UK, where the term hyperkinetic syndrome is preferred, only 0.1% are diagnosed

31 Clues: Tricyclic antidepressant • In overdose use N-acetylcycteine • Same class of drug as carbamazepine • Antipsychotic drugs are also known as - • Antipsychotics may cause increased risk of - • Treatment of choice for Generalised Anxiety Disorder • One of the main causes of non-adherence to antipsychotic medications • ...

Mental Health 2023-09-11

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  1. salah satu faktor penyebab gangguan kesehatan mental
  2. gangguan perubahan mood dalam waktu singkat
  3. takut secara berlebihan
  4. salah satu contoh pergaulan bebas
  5. salah satu faktor biologis
  6. salah satu faktor sosbud pembentuk kesehatan mental
  7. tindakan menyakiti diri sendiri
  8. salah satu ciri remaja yang sehat mental
  9. upaya merawat diri sendiri
  10. salah satu cara meningkatkan kesehatan mental
  11. salah satu faktor psikologis pembentuk mental
  12. kondisi kesehatan yang melibatkan perasaan, emosi, pemikiran atau perilaku
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  1. gangguan/kesulitan belajar
  2. siapa yang ahli dalam menangani gangguan kesehatan mental?
  3. perasaan khawatir berlebih
  4. orang yang berperan penting menjaga kesehatan mental anak/remaja?
  5. WHO adalah singkatan dari
  6. siapa yang sering mengalami gangguan mental?
  7. salah satu faktor pendorong bullying
  8. gangguan makan
  9. salah satu perilaku menyimpang

21 Clues: gangguan makan • takut secara berlebihan • WHO adalah singkatan dari • gangguan/kesulitan belajar • perasaan khawatir berlebih • salah satu faktor biologis • upaya merawat diri sendiri • salah satu perilaku menyimpang • tindakan menyakiti diri sendiri • salah satu contoh pergaulan bebas • salah satu faktor pendorong bullying • salah satu ciri remaja yang sehat mental • ...

mental health 2024-05-08

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  1. institution offering shelter and support to people who are mentally ill.
  2. a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance.
  3. a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep
  4. process of grief when someone dies
  5. unjustified suspicion and mistrust of other people or their actions.
  6. balance, coordination
  7. lobe language, touch
  8. disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
  9. apnea serious sleep disorder that happens when your breathing stops and starts while you're asleep.
  10. constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest
  11. a surgical procedure that involves severing the nerve pathways in the prefrontal cortex.
  12. hyperactivity and impulsivity
  13. a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness.
  14. breathing,heart rate, temperature
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  1. the scientific study of the mind and behavior
  2. lobe vision, color perception
  3. multiple, distinct personalities. The various identities control a person's behavior
  4. the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
  5. associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
  6. lack or loss of appetite for food
  7. disorder unusual shifts in mood, ranging from extreme highs and lows
  8. eating disorder where forced to throw up
  9. special care to people who are near the end of life and have stopped treatment to cure or control their disease.
  10. lobe thinking, speaking, memory, and movement
  11. lobe hearing, learning, feelings
  12. a sleep disorder that makes people very drowsy during the day.
  13. a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
  14. person has experienced or witnessed a scary, shocking, terrifying, or dangerous event.
  15. depression Depression that occurs after childbirth.
  16. recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions).

30 Clues: balance, coordination • lobe language, touch • hyperactivity and impulsivity • lobe vision, color perception • lack or loss of appetite for food • breathing,heart rate, temperature • process of grief when someone dies • lobe hearing, learning, feelings • eating disorder where forced to throw up • a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. • ...

Mental Health 2024-10-17

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  1. To see, hear or feel something that isn't really there.
  2. Medical care given for an illness or injury.
  3. Often diagnosed in overactive children.
  4. Mental health professional that can prescribe medication.
  5. A person who studies and mind & behavior.
  6. Persistent sadness and loss of interest.
  7. A mental illness that includes hallucinations.
  8. Differing in mental function from what is "typical".
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  1. A person's emotional & psychological well-being.
  2. A negative event in someone's life that can lead to PTSD.
  3. A mental illness that causes extreme mood swings.
  4. One in _____ people are living with a mental illness.
  5. Often occurs after a traumatic event.
  6. The process of identifying a disease.
  7. A feeling of emotional or physical tension.
  8. Negative & unfair beliefs about something.
  9. The treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication.
  10. Excessive fear or worry.
  11. To deal with something difficult.
  12. When a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts.

20 Clues: Excessive fear or worry. • To deal with something difficult. • Often occurs after a traumatic event. • The process of identifying a disease. • Often diagnosed in overactive children. • Persistent sadness and loss of interest. • A person who studies and mind & behavior. • Negative & unfair beliefs about something. • A feeling of emotional or physical tension. • ...

Mental Health 2014-03-18

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  1. Often seen before a suicide attempt
  2. Abuse like Punching or kicking a child
  3. A serious stress-related condition
  4. System that is weaken by constant stress
  5. Not providing basic needs of a child
  6. Body image problem. Self-starvation
  7. People who have to report abuse
  8. Can't sit still and/or trouble focusing
  9. Extreme Mood swings
  10. People with schizophrenia claim to hear these
  11. A reaction to traumatic stressful event
  12. Extreme headaches often caused by stress
  13. Preforming repeated tasks
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  1. Abuse by verbal constant insults
  2. Irrational fears
  3. A great method to deal with stress
  4. An Organization that protects against child abuse
  5. The body’s response to a stressor
  6. Body image problem. Eating then purging
  7. Usually increases during the fight/flight response
  8. Loss touch with reality
  9. The most common mental illness
  10. Effects cognitive or Social function of a person
  11. A physical or Mental craving for something
  12. Inappropriate contact/touching of a child
  13. Trouble focusing

26 Clues: Irrational fears • Trouble focusing • Extreme Mood swings • Loss touch with reality • Preforming repeated tasks • The most common mental illness • People who have to report abuse • Abuse by verbal constant insults • The body’s response to a stressor • A great method to deal with stress • A serious stress-related condition • Often seen before a suicide attempt • ...

Mental Health 2014-02-20

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  1. Persistent, irrational, exaggerated and invariably pathological dread of some specific type of stimulus or situation
  2. Fixed false belief
  3. anxiety about being in a situation or place from which escape may be difficult
  4. Misinterpretation and misperception of externally real stimuli
  5. A subjective sense of being unreal, strange or unfamiliar to oneself
  6. Ability of the individual to understand the true cause and meaning of a situation
  7. The experience of sensing, interpreting and comprehending the world
  8. Inability to have gaol directed associations of thought
  9. a range of illnesses, in which there are disturbances of mood into both depression and elation
  10. Loss of motivation or drive
  11. extreme mood elevation or irritability
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  1. A behaviour that, if resisted produces anxiety
  2. A defence coping mechanism that protects the self from a threatening awareness of uncomfortable feelings by denying their existence in awareness
  3. False sensory perception not associated with real external stimuli, which can involve all senses
  4. Pathological persistence or an irresistible thought or feeling that cannot be eliminated from consciousness by logical effort
  5. Indirect speech that is delayed in reaching the point but eventually gets from original point to the desired goal
  6. Temporary clouding of consciousness. Bewildered, restless, confused, disorientated reaction to an organic illness
  7. the loss of contact with reality, delusions & hallucinations
  8. The symptoms and signs that proceed the start of an illness
  9. Unstable; characterised by rapid change. It is often used with reference to emotions

20 Clues: Fixed false belief • Loss of motivation or drive • extreme mood elevation or irritability • A behaviour that, if resisted produces anxiety • Inability to have gaol directed associations of thought • The symptoms and signs that proceed the start of an illness • the loss of contact with reality, delusions & hallucinations • ...

Mental Health 2022-07-26

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  1. Should be avoided with TCAs
  2. Therapeutic technique involves silence, reflection, and _______
  3. for a person to be involuntary committed to a facility, they need to be deemed a threat to self or ____
  4. the client is seeing the nurse as someone else who is significant in their life
  5. A patient taking antipsychotics might need this medication for extrapyramidal side effects
  6. Key concept in building trust with your clients
  7. flight of ideas is something experienced with this disorder
  8. May be one of the signs of tardive dyskinesia
  9. part of the nursing process in the beginning of an admission that is information gathering
  10. Physicians first choice due to decreased side effects and increased compliance
  11. false fixed ideas
  12. the absence of physical and mental movement
  13. abbrev.; rare life threatening reaction with high fever, increased pulse, muscle rigidity, stupor and incontinence.
  14. you should report to them any child or elder abuse
  15. you patient might be restless and constantly tapping a foot and may be irritable
  16. your client leaves the unit when nobody is watching
  17. tardive dyskinesia can become _____ permanent if not caught early
  18. a person my be attracted to someone else outside of their marriage but instead of admitting it, they accuse their spouse of infidelity
  19. main issue with this drug is GI disturbance
  20. defense mechanism is a ___device the reduces anxiety
  21. side effects including dystonia and akathisia
  22. passing medication might be an example of this phase in the nursing process
  23. a term used to describe someones outward expression of emotion
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  1. example would be getting defensive and angry with a client for no reason if they remind the nurse of s friend who also makes them angry and defensive
  2. technique that involves advising, confronting, and reassuring
  3. lack of pleasure or joy
  4. _____ antidepressants my take 2-3 weeks before you see effects
  5. stress the importance of fluids and sodium in diet with this medication
  6. expressions of ideas that do not logically connect
  7. severe spasm of tongue, neck, and face
  8. Someone taking an MAOI should avoid this food
  9. setting these is important with people suffering from borderline personality disorder
  10. allows for meaningful reflection
  11. is your intervention working phase of nursing process
  12. Therapy to gain trust with children
  13. we must check on someone every 15 minutes if they have these
  14. _____symptoms of schizophrenia that should not be there
  15. includes trying to envision what it must be like to be in their position
  16. primary nursing intervention is to protect a depressed person from committing (2 words)
  17. _____ cues can have more impact on the message than the words themselves
  18. apathy, social withdrawal, flat affect are ____symptoms of schizophrenia

41 Clues: false fixed ideas • lack of pleasure or joy • Should be avoided with TCAs • allows for meaningful reflection • Therapy to gain trust with children • severe spasm of tongue, neck, and face • the absence of physical and mental movement • main issue with this drug is GI disturbance • May be one of the signs of tardive dyskinesia • Someone taking an MAOI should avoid this food • ...

Mental Health 2022-05-09

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  1. An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat.
  2. A disorder in which a person has an inflated sense of self-importance.
  3. A low mood occurring for at least two years, along with at least two other symptoms of depression.
  4. When a person experiences extreme mood swings
  5. Characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity but NOT hyperactivity.
  6. A person that has been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder AND another mental health disorder.
  7. A mental health condition marked by a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others without adequate reason to be suspicious.
  8. A disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations & paranoia. May produce multiple personalities
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  1. The existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities
  2. Excessive and unrealistic worry & tension, even if there is little or nothing to provoke the anxiety
  3. A condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.
  4. A mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life.
  5. When a person has severe depression plus some form of psychosis, such as having disturbing false fixed beliefs (delusions) or hearing or seeing upsetting things that others cannot hear or see (hallucinations).
  6. A major depression during pregnancy or after delivery
  7. When someone frequently consumes unusually large amounts of food and feels unable to stop eating
  8. A pattern of repeated drug or alcohol use that often interferes with health, work, or social relationships.
  9. An anxiety disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions)
  10. Neurological disorder that causes a person to be inattentive (unable to focus), impulsive (do things without thinking), and hyperactivity (unable to sit still).
  11. A serious eating disorder marked by binging, followed by methods to avoid weight gain.
  12. A sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause

20 Clues: When a person experiences extreme mood swings • A major depression during pregnancy or after delivery • The existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities • A disorder in which a person has an inflated sense of self-importance. • Characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity but NOT hyperactivity. • ...

Mental Health 2022-05-09

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  1. An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat.
  2. A disorder in which a person has an inflated sense of self-importance.
  3. A low mood occurring for at least two years, along with at least two other symptoms of depression.
  4. When a person experiences extreme mood swings
  5. Characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity but NOT hyperactivity.
  6. A person that has been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder AND another mental health disorder.
  7. A mental health condition marked by a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others without adequate reason to be suspicious.
  8. A disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations & paranoia. May produce multiple personalities
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  1. The existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities
  2. Excessive and unrealistic worry & tension, even if there is little or nothing to provoke the anxiety
  3. A condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.
  4. A mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life.
  5. When a person has severe depression plus some form of psychosis, such as having disturbing false fixed beliefs (delusions) or hearing or seeing upsetting things that others cannot hear or see (hallucinations).
  6. A major depression during pregnancy or after delivery
  7. When someone frequently consumes unusually large amounts of food and feels unable to stop eating
  8. A pattern of repeated drug or alcohol use that often interferes with health, work, or social relationships.
  9. An anxiety disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions)
  10. Neurological disorder that causes a person to be inattentive (unable to focus), impulsive (do things without thinking), and hyperactivity (unable to sit still).
  11. A serious eating disorder marked by binging, followed by methods to avoid weight gain.
  12. A sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause

20 Clues: When a person experiences extreme mood swings • A major depression during pregnancy or after delivery • The existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities • A disorder in which a person has an inflated sense of self-importance. • Characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity but NOT hyperactivity. • ...

Mental Health 2022-05-09

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  1. characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity
  2. episodes of extremely low moods that meet the criteria for major depression
  3. the existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities
  4. a condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event
  5. a disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears that will lead to repetitive behaviors
  6. disorder a disorder that causes a person to eat a lot in one sitting
  7. when a child has antisocial behavior
  8. fear of social situations
  9. fear of being in small spaces
  10. a disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations and paranoia
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  1. depression that many women experience when having to part with their child
  2. a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance
  3. disorder depression that is caused by lack of sunlight (usually in the winter)
  4. anxiety caused by being in a social environment
  5. disorder a mental illness that severely impacts a person's ability to regulate their emotions
  6. excessive worry and tension even if there is little or nothing to provoke the anxiety
  7. a milder, but long-lasting form of depression
  8. a severe depression plus some form of psychosis
  9. a disorder that cause people to not focus and to do things without thinking and unable to stay still
  10. a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers sever physical reactions

20 Clues: fear of social situations • fear of being in small spaces • when a child has antisocial behavior • a milder, but long-lasting form of depression • anxiety caused by being in a social environment • a severe depression plus some form of psychosis • characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity • a condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event • ...

Mental Health 2022-09-05

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  1. anger that is not recognized and is expressed in inappropriate ways
  2. a person's belief that he or she is worthy and deserves respect (has a - in it)
  3. unfriendliness; hatred
  4. an anxiety disorder that consists of sudden, overwhelming attacks of terror
  5. A physiological or psychological dependence on a substance or activity.
  6. an experience that causes a high level of stress.
  7. psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety
  8. feelings, often influenced by our beliefs, that predispose us to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events
  9. The ability to share in another's emotions or feelings.
  10. The state of being alert and mentally present for one's everyday activities.
  11. an individual's unique pattern of characteristics.
  12. the feeling that occurs when someone dies or a life situation changes or ends.
  13. (GAS) a three-stage physiological response that appears regardless of the stressor that is encountered
  14. the ability to control impulses and delay short-term gratification for greater long-term rewards (has a - in it)
  15. The relationship between a person's thoughts, emotions, and bodily responses.(Has a - in it)
  16. an informal or formal gathering of people who meet and share experiences, feelings, and trust
  17. an action by people, such as family members, who want a person to get treatment
  18. are techniques used to prevent and deal with stressors and to protect one's health from the harmful effects produced by the stress response. (has a - in it)
  19. a high regard for oneself because one behaves in responsible ways. (has a - in it)
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  1. Physical ailments caused in part by psychological factors, especially emotion distress
  2. disguising one's own threatening impulses by attributing them to others
  3. intense emotional suffering caused by a loss, disaster, or misfortune
  4. healthful ways to control and express anger, such as journaling, exercising, and keeping a sense of humor (has a - in it)
  5. Voluntarily postponing an immediate reward in order to complete a task before enjoying a reward.
  6. a positive or negative experience that is associated with a particular pattern of physiological activity
  7. the quality of the contacts a person has with the people with whom he or she interacts
  8. a person who uses self-control to act on responsible values
  9. negative interpersonal contact that closes options and can cause a person to feel discouraged, alienated, and to choose wrong behavior
  10. the response of the body to the demands of daily living.
  11. A behavioral or psychological syndrome associated with distress or disability or with a significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability, or loss of freedom.
  12. a problem in which people neglect themselves to care for, control, or try to "fix" someone else
  13. a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
  14. Affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal
  15. positive interpersonal contact that helps a person feel encouraged and supported, choose responsible behavior, and recognize options
  16. An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly.
  17. the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live
  18. The ability to adjust, recover, bounce back and learn from difficult times.
  19. A falling back into an old illness or bad habit
  20. a person's belief that he or she is not worthy and does not deserve respect (has a - in it)
  21. an imbalanced preoccupation with work at the expense of home and personal life satisfaction

40 Clues: unfriendliness; hatred • Affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal • An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly. • A falling back into an old illness or bad habit • an experience that causes a high level of stress. • an individual's unique pattern of characteristics. • The ability to share in another's emotions or feelings. • ...

Mental health 2021-08-05

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  1. It takes a lot of ___ to live with a mental illness.
  2. This week’s event aims at raising it.
  3. Being able to count on our colleagues to obtain some is often very beneficial.
  4. Intentional act aimed at killing oneself in order to put an end to a suffering deemed unbearable.
  5. Psychotic disorder which results in a marked disturbance of ideas and perceptions often provoking hallucinations and delusions.
  6. It is important to recognize them and express them adequately.
  7. Taking care of your mental health is a form of ___
  8. Mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and mania.
  9. People with mental illness often suffer from it.
  10. Preconceived views about people with addiction and mental health problems.
  11. Asking for it is not always easy, but oh so necessary!
  12. A feeling often experienced by people with a mental health disorder.
  13. illness 1 in 5 people will suffer from it in their lifetime.
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  1. A disorder characterized by a sad or irritable mood, or a general lack of interest or pleasure.
  2. Physician specializing in mental illness who establishes diagnoses, treatments and prescribes medication as needed.
  3. Unfortunately, mental illness still often is.
  4. Finding the strength to continue despite difficulties.
  5. This type of change is necessary to prevent people from suffering in silence.
  6. A very common substance-related disorder in Canada
  7. Often found to be very beneficial in combination with medication.
  8. Sharing our story creates ____ for those who are suffering.
  9. This type of support is crucial for those with mental health issues.
  10. A disorder characterized by intense feelings of dread, fear or worry due to anticipated or perceived danger.

23 Clues: This week’s event aims at raising it. • Unfortunately, mental illness still often is. • People with mental illness often suffer from it. • A very common substance-related disorder in Canada • Taking care of your mental health is a form of ___ • It takes a lot of ___ to live with a mental illness. • Finding the strength to continue despite difficulties. • ...

Mental health 2021-08-06

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  1. Talking about it can save lives.
  2. We do it to express ourselves, to confide in others and to break
  3. A sense of a person’s worth; it is a deeper value than mere
  4. and without judgment.
  5. Feeling of complete fulfillment and joy.
  6. Essential ingredient for good mental health. A lack of it causes several
  7. A process in which a person learns to live harmoniously in society.
  8. Doing this helps release endorphins, the hormones that make you
  9. An exercise that suggests paying attention to the present moment
  10. Fulfilling activities in which we should indulge during our free time,
  11. health effects.
  12. Listening to this can relax and energize you.
  13. A specialist who offers you the chance to talk about yourself and what
  14. Protects mental health when done in a justified, sincere and timely
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  1. Ensuring a healthy this contributes to good mental health.
  2. The act of helping, defending, protecting. To be offered to your loved
  3. without keeping tabs.
  4. to someone who is suffering.
  5. A state of mental disorder caused by a fear of real or imagined
  6. Experiencing it over a long period affects your health.
  7. There must be this between work and personal life.
  8. Hearing, considering, paying attention to. The most beautiful gift to
  9. because it is free of all hypocrisy.
  10. Asking for it promptly may prevent worsening of symptoms.
  11. A feeling of isolation that greatly affect mental health, especially
  12. An individual's ability to bounce back, to make a fresh start.
  13. you without judgment.
  14. a pandemic.
  15. to our personal interests.
  16. Used in a beverage, this can act as a depressant.

30 Clues: a pandemic. • health effects. • without keeping tabs. • and without judgment. • you without judgment. • to our personal interests. • to someone who is suffering. • Talking about it can save lives. • because it is free of all hypocrisy. • Feeling of complete fulfillment and joy. • Listening to this can relax and energize you. • Used in a beverage, this can act as a depressant. • ...

Mental health 2021-08-06

Mental health crossword puzzle
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  1. A feeling of isolation that greatly affect mental health, especially
  2. Fulfilling activities in which we should indulge during our free time,
  3. Listening to this can relax and energize you.
  4. you without judgment.
  5. An exercise that suggests paying attention to the present moment
  6. Asking for it promptly may prevent worsening of symptoms.
  7. Experiencing it over a long period affects your health.
  8. Hearing, considering, paying attention to. The most beautiful gift to
  9. Doing this helps release endorphins, the hormones that make you
  10. a pandemic.
  11. Essential ingredient for good mental health. A lack of it causes several
  12. An individual's ability to bounce back, to make a fresh start.
  13. A sense of a person’s worth; it is a deeper value than mere
  14. We do it to express ourselves, to confide in others and to break
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  1. to our personal interests.
  2. A specialist who offers you the chance to talk about yourself and what
  3. Protects mental health when done in a justified, sincere and timely
  4. A process in which a person learns to live harmoniously in society.
  5. A state of mental disorder caused by a fear of real or imagined
  6. Used in a beverage, this can act as a depressant.
  7. to someone who is suffering.
  8. and without judgment.
  9. without keeping tabs.
  10. health effects.
  11. because it is free of all hypocrisy.
  12. There must be this between work and personal life.
  13. Talking about it can save lives.
  14. The act of helping, defending, protecting. To be offered to your loved
  15. Ensuring a healthy this contributes to good mental health.
  16. Feeling of complete fulfillment and joy.

30 Clues: a pandemic. • health effects. • you without judgment. • and without judgment. • without keeping tabs. • to our personal interests. • to someone who is suffering. • Talking about it can save lives. • because it is free of all hypocrisy. • Feeling of complete fulfillment and joy. • Listening to this can relax and energize you. • Used in a beverage, this can act as a depressant. • ...

Mental Health 2019-11-03

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Dementia effects the _____________.
  2. Altered state of being split from reality of what's happening
  3. One aspect of Dual Diagnosis
  4. Form of anti-psychotic medication
  5. Hoarding falls under this class of disorder
  6. MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all...
  7. Passive preoccupation with suicidal thoughts
  8. A less severe form of mania is __________mania
  9. Innate ability to withstand stress & adverse events
  10. Presence of more than one disorder at the same time
  11. The 24 hour rhythm cycle for all living beings on earth
  12. Psychosis with no determined or diagnosed cause (for short)
  13. Treating the whole rather than its parts
  14. Social disapproval of actions/or a way of being against cultural norms
  15. Not caring about anything
  16. Mood state at one end of bipolar disorder
  17. Excessive hand washing or checking things over & over are symptoms of...(for short)
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  1. addictive meds commonly prescribed for anxiety typically end with these 3 letters (hint, also a girls name)
  2. Situation where significant problem can't be solved by familiar coping strategies.
  3. Sudden state of severe confusion
  4. Common treatment for Personality Disturbances
  5. Focus on physical symptoms when feeling distressed
  6. Category of Self Harm Behaviour
  7. Latin for market place & a common phobia
  8. Mood state at the other end of Bipolar Disorder
  9. Can't sleep, can't fall asleep, can't stay asleep...
  10. One aspect of Concurrent Disorder
  11. Hallucination only I can hear...
  12. Primary stress hormone
  13. Recommended therapy for depression & anxiety (for short)
  14. Common med prescribed for sleep & depression
  15. Dysthymia is in this category of disorder
  16. Un-addressed trauma can develop into this disorder
  17. Mood instability: laughing one minute, crying the next

34 Clues: Primary stress hormone • Not caring about anything • One aspect of Dual Diagnosis • MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all... • Category of Self Harm Behaviour • Sudden state of severe confusion • Hallucination only I can hear... • Form of anti-psychotic medication • One aspect of Concurrent Disorder • Dementia effects the _____________. • Latin for market place & a common phobia • ...

Mental Health 2020-03-18

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. a source of perplexity, distress, or vexation
  2. lack or loss of appetite for food (as a medical condition).
  3. the existence of an individual human being or animal
  4. a deeply distressing or disturbing experience
  5. the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists
  6. a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
  7. a mark of shame or discredit
  8. the state of being happy.
  9. the practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude.
  10. an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
  11. the quality of being unfrequented and remote; isolation.
  12. therapeutic medical treatment of impairment, injury, disease, or disorder
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  1. the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others
  2. habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep.
  3. pressure or tension exerted on a material object
  4. feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
  5. medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
  6. apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill
  7. relating to society or its organization.
  8. (of psychiatric illness) characterized by both manic and depressive episodes, or manic ones only.

20 Clues: the state of being happy. • a mark of shame or discredit • relating to society or its organization. • habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep. • a source of perplexity, distress, or vexation • a deeply distressing or disturbing experience • feelings of severe despondency and dejection. • pressure or tension exerted on a material object • ...

Mental Health 2020-03-11

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. consuming excessive amounts of calories at once
  2. triggered by repetitive thoughts
  3. a mark of shame or disapproval
  4. continue to gamble despite heavy losses
  5. cannot resist the urge to hurt themselves or others
  6. mental illness that begins after experiencing traumatic events
  7. an anxiety disorder that causes brief periods of extreme anxiety
  8. a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control
  9. rituals developed with an obsessive anxiety disorder
  10. setting fires to feel pleasure or release tension
  11. a transition from depression to mania
  12. unplanned theft of objects
  13. an illness in which people have uncontrollable mood changes
  14. there are many forms of _____ including physical, mental and emotional
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  1. a mood of extreme sadness or hopelessness
  2. inherited traits that may influence mental illness
  3. a combination of anxiety and ritual activity
  4. spending money on things you can't afford or don't need
  5. a false belief
  6. the way people think about and respond to events in their daily lives
  7. when a person breaks from reality in several ways
  8. a rigid pattern of behavior that makes it difficult to get along with others
  9. a sadness that lasts longer than 2 weeks without improvement
  10. repetitive cuts on parts of the body
  11. excessive energy and irritation
  12. panic attacks that are triggered by specific things
  13. a disorder that effects a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
  14. a belief that other people want to harm someone
  15. mental breakdowns occur when a person is usually dealing with ______
  16. sensing something that is not real
  17. causes a person to experience 2 extreme moods: mania and depression
  18. this changes our brains to think and feel differently

32 Clues: a false belief • unplanned theft of objects • a mark of shame or disapproval • excessive energy and irritation • triggered by repetitive thoughts • sensing something that is not real • repetitive cuts on parts of the body • a transition from depression to mania • continue to gamble despite heavy losses • a mood of extreme sadness or hopelessness • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing
  2. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder
  3. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  4. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
  5. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  6. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people
  7. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something
  8. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  9. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
  10. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  11. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by discovering where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  12. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  13. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
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  1. the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness
  2. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
  3. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  4. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  5. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  6. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  7. the approximate number of Americans who have a mental illness in any given year
  8. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation
  9. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias
  10. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
  11. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event
  12. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger

25 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

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  1. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
  2. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by discovering where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  3. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people
  4. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  5. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  6. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  7. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  8. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  9. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  10. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  11. the approximate number of Americans who have a mental illness in any given year
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  1. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger
  2. the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness
  3. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event
  4. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation
  5. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing and receiving feedback/support from group members.
  6. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
  7. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  8. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  9. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias
  10. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
  11. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder
  12. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
  13. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
  14. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something

25 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
  2. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by discovering where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  3. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people
  4. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  5. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  6. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  7. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  8. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  9. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  10. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  11. the approximate number of Americans who have a mental illness in any given year
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  1. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger
  2. the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness
  3. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event
  4. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation
  5. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing and receiving feedback/support from group members.
  6. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
  7. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  8. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  9. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias
  10. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
  11. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder
  12. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
  13. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
  14. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something

25 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-04-20

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. FALSE BELIEFS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
  2. RETURN TO A NORMAL STATE OF MIND
  3. FEELINGS OF WORRY OR NERVOUSNESS
  4. HOW YOU GET A DIAGNOSIS
  5. TREATMENT INTENDED TO HEAL OR HELP A DISORDER
  6. BODY REACTION TO FEELING UNDER PRESSURE OR THREATENED
  7. MEDICAL CARE FOR ILLNESS OR INJURY
  8. EXPERIENCE OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
  9. ACTIVITY RESULTING IN FEELINGS OF CALM
  10. EXTREME MOOD SWINGS
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  1. HALLUCINATIONS OR DELUSIONS
  2. AGREEING OR TAKING ON BELIEFS
  3. BEING IN THE PRESENT MOMENT USING MEDITATION
  4. FEELINGS OF DESPONDENCY
  5. FEELING OR SHOWING PLEASURE OR CONTENTMENT
  6. THE ACT OF SIGNPOSTING SOMEONE FOR SUPPORT
  7. RESULT OF EXPERIENCING A DISTRESSING EVENT
  8. FEELING OF SEPARATION FROM EVERYONE ELSE
  9. SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF ONESELF
  10. IRRATIONAL FEAR OR AVERSION TO SOMETHING
  11. BODILY ACTIVITY TO ENHANCE WELL BEING

21 Clues: EXTREME MOOD SWINGS • FEELINGS OF DESPONDENCY • HOW YOU GET A DIAGNOSIS • HALLUCINATIONS OR DELUSIONS • AGREEING OR TAKING ON BELIEFS • RETURN TO A NORMAL STATE OF MIND • FEELINGS OF WORRY OR NERVOUSNESS • SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF ONESELF • FALSE BELIEFS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH • MEDICAL CARE FOR ILLNESS OR INJURY • EXPERIENCE OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS • ...

Mental Health 2020-11-17

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. / an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.
  2. or Flight / the instinctive physiological response to a threatening situation, which readies one either to resist forcibly or to run away.
  3. / interacting with the community and people around you
  4. / The emotion of feeling mad
  5. / The ability to bounce back
  6. / of, affecting, or arising in the mind; related to the mental and emotional state of a person.
  7. disorder / Another name for manic depression
  8. / A constant and ongoing feeling of being depressed.
  9. / the action or practice of meditating.
  10. / easily agitated or alarmed.
  11. networks / People and places you can go to for help.
  12. / make or become less tense or anxious.
  13. / in a manner relating to the body as opposed to the mind.
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  1. / A constant feeling of being nervous, worried or stressed.
  2. / relating to a person's emotions.
  3. / Extreme or irrational fear of entering open or crowded places, of leaving one's own home, or of being in places from which escape is difficult.
  4. disorder / recurring panic attacks and ongoing fears about experiencing more panic attacks.
  5. / a written or spoken discourse expressing considered thoughts on a subject.
  6. Awareness / conscious knowledge of one's own character and feelings.
  7. Thinking / to have positive thoughts
  8. / in a manner relating to the mind.
  9. / a response to pressure or threat

22 Clues: / The emotion of feeling mad • / The ability to bounce back • / easily agitated or alarmed. • / relating to a person's emotions. • / a response to pressure or threat • / in a manner relating to the mind. • Thinking / to have positive thoughts • / the action or practice of meditating. • / make or become less tense or anxious. • ...

mental health 2023-05-11

mental health crossword puzzle
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  1. these are often forms of self destructive behavior that are a way to respond to the illness
  2. the word for how a person suffering with anxiety or other mental illnesses uses to deal with it
  3. these can be linked with things like anxiety because of how someone feels about their looks or weight
  4. a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe
  5. the indicators of someone being effected by a mental illness
  6. the word for the effect it has on other people usually close to the person
  7. this can be different for everyone but it can feel like a crushing feeling of fear or like your chest is getting tighter when in a crowd
  8. an unhealthy coping mechanism which can also be self destructive and harm the person
  9. a rational or usually irrational fear of something
  10. includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
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  1. an overwhelming feeling often caused by a person or event
  2. this can be a symptom of anxiety with a sudden onset of anxiety
  3. 1 in 6 people in the uk suffer a mental illness this is an example of this word
  4. this is an often coping mechanism for anxiety or other mental illness
  5. a mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions
  6. this can be an unhealthy way to cope with mental illness
  7. what can often been seen as the answer to people suffering with some mental illnesses
  8. stress set on from a traumatic event
  9. a form of common mental illness that can make a person feel worthless
  10. a form of a healthy way to respond to the illness
  11. something that people who are afflicted may do in order to try and lessen their impacts on people
  12. a term for a person who has thoughts about ending their life
  13. a meaning for an incident or event that could have contributed to it

23 Clues: stress set on from a traumatic event • a form of a healthy way to respond to the illness • a rational or usually irrational fear of something • this can be an unhealthy way to cope with mental illness • an overwhelming feeling often caused by a person or event • the indicators of someone being effected by a mental illness • ...

Mental Health 2023-03-29

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Impaired comprehension with fluent speech
  2. When assessing if the client is talkative or silent, the nurse is assessing?
  3. "Do you think people are talking about you?"
  4. Disorder of language
  5. flat labile or blunted
  6. based on impulse wish fulfillment disordered thought content
  7. Leading contributing factor to disability
  8. When should the nurse assess mental status?
  9. Can be assessed by using similarities or proverbs
  10. "Do you have thoughts or pictures in your head that will not go away?"
  11. "I write with a den" words are malformed
  12. Exposure to a traumatic event that threatens client with or serious injury
Down
  1. Defective articulation
  2. "Are you extremely afraid of anything?"
  3. First sign of a client deteriorating neurologic system?
  4. Determined by asking client questions about time situation place and person
  5. Preserved comprehension and slow nonfluent speech
  6. Impaired volume quality or pitch of voice
  7. Overall observation and screening of a client's behavior and cognitive function
  8. "What you write with" instead of saying pen

20 Clues: Disorder of language • Defective articulation • flat labile or blunted • "Are you extremely afraid of anything?" • "I write with a den" words are malformed • Impaired comprehension with fluent speech • Impaired volume quality or pitch of voice • Leading contributing factor to disability • When should the nurse assess mental status? • ...

Mental Health 2023-03-27

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Feeling of worry and fear that are continuous and long lasting.
  2. An optimal state of being, free from illness or injury.
  3. A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.
  4. Constant feeling of sadness over a long period.
  5. Feeling alone, as though you're on an island.
  6. A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
  7. An emotion associated with loss, despair, disappointment and grief.
  8. A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Down
  1. Of or about the mind, involving the process of thinking.
  2. A by-product resulting from a difficult situation.
  3. A Australian community support service hat helps youth aged between 15 - 25 deal with mental health.
  4. A series of signs that indicate some type of illness or injury.
  5. A flurry of positive emotions that fill the mind with content and satisfaction.
  6. An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.
  7. Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
  8. The existence of an individual human being or animal.
  9. A strong feeling of dislike.
  10. One day a year when asking a mate how they are travelling is highly encouraged.
  11. in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words.
  12. A temporary state of mind or feeling.

20 Clues: A strong feeling of dislike. • A temporary state of mind or feeling. • Feeling alone, as though you're on an island. • Constant feeling of sadness over a long period. • A by-product resulting from a difficult situation. • The existence of an individual human being or animal. • An optimal state of being, free from illness or injury. • ...

Mental health 2023-10-19

Mental health crossword puzzle
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  1. A practice that involves taking a break and doing something enjoyable to reduce stress.
  2. The belief that one's efforts can make a difference in reducing stress is a sense of ______________.
  3. A hormone released during exercise that can help reduce stress.
  4. The practice of deep, slow, and intentional breathing to reduce stress and anxiety.
  5. A technique to relieve stress and achieve calmness, often involves deep breathing.
  6. A state of feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotionally drained due to excessive stress.
  7. A popular relaxation technique that involves listening to soothing sounds or music.
  8. The state of well-being related to emotional and psychological health.
  9. A technique that involves focusing on the present moment and acknowledging your thoughts without judgment.
  10. Physical activity that can help reduce stress and boost your mood.
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  1. Talking to friends, family, or a therapist can provide valuable emotional ____________.
  2. Chronic stress can lead to this condition, characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities.
  3. A technique that involves writing down your thoughts and feelings as a way to cope with stress.
  4. The act of simplifying tasks or responsibilities to reduce stress.
  5. Strategies and techniques for managing stress are often referred to as __________ mechanisms.
  6. A method of mental exercise and relaxation to improve mindfulness.
  7. A neurotransmitter often associated with feelings of happiness and well-being.
  8. A state of being mentally and emotionally resilient in the face of adversity.
  9. The feeling of being overwhelmed, anxious, or unable to cope with life's demands.
  10. Mental health is as important as physical health; it's a part of overall ______________.
  11. A common response to challenging or overwhelming situations.

21 Clues: A common response to challenging or overwhelming situations. • A hormone released during exercise that can help reduce stress. • The act of simplifying tasks or responsibilities to reduce stress. • A method of mental exercise and relaxation to improve mindfulness. • Physical activity that can help reduce stress and boost your mood. • ...

Mental Health 2024-03-06

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. feeling at peace
  2. relieving stress through art
  3. how to take time for yourself
  4. how to clear your mind
  5. a very deep feeling of sadness
  6. someone to go to when stressed
  7. gaining what you want through believing
  8. relieving stress through sports
  9. how to express your feelings
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  1. what helps you along the way
  2. a feeling of misery
  3. a relaxing exercise
  4. how to keep yourself on track
  5. an access of thought
  6. when you feel overwhelmed
  7. how to refresh your mind
  8. feeling less stress by listening to this
  9. a feeling of horror
  10. time for you to feel better
  11. a feeling of tranquility

20 Clues: feeling at peace • a feeling of misery • a relaxing exercise • a feeling of horror • an access of thought • how to clear your mind • how to refresh your mind • a feeling of tranquility • when you feel overwhelmed • time for you to feel better • what helps you along the way • relieving stress through art • how to express your feelings • how to keep yourself on track • ...

Mental Health 2024-05-31

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  1. A low mood or loss of interest in activities.
  2. Where a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts. It is also repetitive.
  3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
  4. A state of emotional suffering characterized by symptoms of depression.
  5. A false perception of objects or events involving your 5 senses.
  6. Something that a person feels or experiences that may indicate that they have a disease or condition.
  7. The ability to recover quickly from a tough time.
  8. A mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought process, perception, and emotional responsiveness.
  9. The anguish experienced after significant loss.
  10. An uncontrollable lasting fear of a creating object/situation/activity.
  11. A deliberate injury to oneself.
  12. This is triggered by a terrifying event that you experienced or witnessed.
Down
  1. Often includes distress, confusion, and separation anxiety.
  2. A small episode of intense anxiety, which causes physical sensations of fear.
  3. There is a consistent disturbance in your eating habits.
  4. Being or looking depressed.
  5. The condition or quality of being sad.
  6. A feeling of nervousness about an event.
  7. A false belief of judgement about what is around you.
  8. Overloaded.
  9. The state of being happy/healthy.
  10. A mental illness that causes a person to change their mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration.
  11. A method to deal with stressful situations.
  12. The ability to understand and share feelings of another.
  13. Distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment,etc; grief, sadness, or regret.

25 Clues: Overloaded. • Being or looking depressed. • A deliberate injury to oneself. • The state of being happy/healthy. • The condition or quality of being sad. • A feeling of nervousness about an event. • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. • A method to deal with stressful situations. • A low mood or loss of interest in activities. • ...

Mental Health 2024-06-03

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. A low mood or loss of interest in activities.
  2. Where a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts. It is also repetitive.
  3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
  4. A state of emotional suffering characterized by symptoms of depression.
  5. A false perception of objects or events involving your 5 senses.
  6. Something that a person feels or experiences that may indicate that they have a disease or condition.
  7. The ability to recover quickly from a tough time.
  8. A mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought process, perception, and emotional responsiveness.
  9. The anguish experienced after significant loss.
  10. An uncontrollable lasting fear of a creating object/situation/activity.
  11. A deliberate injury to oneself.
  12. This is triggered by a terrifying event that you experienced or witnessed.
Down
  1. Often includes distress, confusion, and separation anxiety.
  2. A small episode of intense anxiety, which causes physical sensations of fear.
  3. There is a consistent disturbance in your eating habits.
  4. Being or looking depressed.
  5. The condition or quality of being sad.
  6. A feeling of nervousness about an event.
  7. A false belief of judgement about what is around you.
  8. Overloaded.
  9. The state of being happy/healthy.
  10. A mental illness that causes a person to change their mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration.
  11. A method to deal with stressful situations.
  12. The ability to understand and share feelings of another.
  13. Distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment,etc; grief, sadness, or regret.

25 Clues: Overloaded. • Being or looking depressed. • A deliberate injury to oneself. • The state of being happy/healthy. • The condition or quality of being sad. • A feeling of nervousness about an event. • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. • A method to deal with stressful situations. • A low mood or loss of interest in activities. • ...

Mental Health 2024-11-05

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. ________ helps to increase dopamine and serotonin, and reduces cortisol.
  2. A person with ______ typically doesn’t eat enough food to get the necessary nutrients.
  3. If left untreated clinical depression is also a risk factor for _____.
  4. Symptoms of a ______ episode can be feeling very up, high, elated, and racing thoughts.
  5. Mental ________ affects the mind and reduces a person’s ability to function.
  6. A person that is able to persevere and keep going even when life gets really hard is___.
  7. A person may develop this mental disorder after experiencing a traumatic event.
  8. The acronym for a condition where unwanted thoughts or repetitive behaviors take over.
  9. Writing in a _______ can help some people manage stress and anxiety.
  10. Symptoms of a ______ episode can be feeling very down or sad, or anxious.
  11. A mental disorder that has an impact on how the brain utilizes serotonin.
  12. This eating disorder can be associated with worn tooth enamel.
  13. One way to improve body image is to become a ____ viewer of media messages.
Down
  1. Exercise increases this neurotransmitter that is associated with depression.
  2. Substances high in _______ can make it hard to sleep because it stays in the system for so long.
  3. A condition that causes thinning of the bones that can be associated with anorexia.
  4. Bingeing and purging can be associated with this eating disorder.
  5. Mental disorders are often caused by not one, but _______ factors.
  6. The acronym for a condition when a person may feel extremely worried or nervous.
  7. Symptoms may be losing touch with reality, hallucinations, and delusions.
  8. Exercise decreases this stress hormone.
  9. a psychological condition in which people may have a fear of not having their phones.
  10. Most people that experience symptoms of a mental disorder don’s seek ______.
  11. Usually involves a persistent feeling of apprehension or dread that doesn’t go away.
  12. An acronym for a condition that can impact people that live in areas that have long dark winters.
  13. ________ disorder has also been referred to as manic depression.
  14. ______ eating disorder is when a person may consume large amounts of food.
  15. The more time we spend in the _____ world the more vulnerable we are to unrealistic body standards.

28 Clues: Exercise decreases this stress hormone. • This eating disorder can be associated with worn tooth enamel. • ________ disorder has also been referred to as manic depression. • Bingeing and purging can be associated with this eating disorder. • Mental disorders are often caused by not one, but _______ factors. • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  2. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  3. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  4. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
  5. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
  6. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias
  7. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people
  8. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
  9. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  10. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something
  11. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  12. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  13. the approximate number of Americans who have a mental illness in any given year
  14. the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness
Down
  1. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
  2. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation
  3. where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  4. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  5. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by
  6. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  7. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
  8. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing and receiving feedback/support from group members
  9. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder
  10. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger
  11. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  12. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event

26 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • where their meanings and motivations are coming from • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  2. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
  3. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
  4. the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness
  5. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event
  6. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder
  7. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something
  8. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
  9. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  10. where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  11. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  12. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger
  13. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
Down
  1. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by
  2. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing
  3. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  4. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias
  5. the approximate number of Americans who have a mental illness in any given year
  6. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  7. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  8. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
  9. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  10. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  11. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  12. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people
  13. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation

26 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • where their meanings and motivations are coming from • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something
  2. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias
  3. the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness
  4. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger
  5. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  6. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing and receiving feedback/support from group members.
  7. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  8. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder
  9. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation
  10. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  11. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
  12. the approximate number of Americans who have a mental illness in any given year
  13. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event
  14. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
Down
  1. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  2. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
  3. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  4. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  5. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  6. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
  7. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  8. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by discovering where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  9. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
  10. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  11. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people

25 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias • ...

Mental Health 2021-12-07

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Mania of happy and depressed.
  2. Am i being watched?
  3. Only in winter.
  4. Addiction to drink
  5. Complicated, related to psychosis.
  6. Can't cope
  7. Being by ones self.
  8. an unusual type of self-harm
  9. Stressful or frightnening events
  10. Being stuck in a pattern.
Down
  1. Intentionally damaging oneself.
  2. A state we all enter.
  3. Irrational Fear
  4. After birth.
  5. Looks like a panic attack.
  6. Had enough, ready to end.
  7. Post stressful events
  8. Constantly collecting.
  9. communication skill
  10. Unable to control oneself.
  11. understanding someones feelings
  12. feeling sorry for someone

22 Clues: Can't cope • After birth. • Irrational Fear • Only in winter. • Addiction to drink • Am i being watched? • communication skill • Being by ones self. • A state we all enter. • Post stressful events • Constantly collecting. • Had enough, ready to end. • feeling sorry for someone • Being stuck in a pattern. • Looks like a panic attack. • Unable to control oneself. • an unusual type of self-harm • ...

Mental Health 2014-03-18

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Not providing basic needs of a child
  2. Extreme headaches often caused by stress
  3. An Organization that protects against child abuse
  4. Inappropriate contact/touching of a child
  5. Loss touch with reality
  6. Irrational fears
  7. People who have to report abuse
  8. Trouble focusing
  9. A physical or Mental craving for something
  10. People with schizophrenia claim to hear these
  11. Body image problem. Eating then purging
Down
  1. Abuse by verbal constant insults
  2. Often seen before a suicide attempt
  3. Usually increases during the fight/flight response
  4. A great method to deal with stress
  5. Abuse like Punching or kicking a child
  6. The body’s response to a stressor
  7. Preforming repeated tasks
  8. A serious stress-related condition
  9. Can't sit still and/or trouble focusing
  10. Body image problem. Self-starvation
  11. The most common mental illness
  12. A reaction to traumatic stressful event
  13. Extreme Mood swings
  14. Effects cognitive or Social function of a person
  15. System that is weaken by constant stress

26 Clues: Irrational fears • Trouble focusing • Extreme Mood swings • Loss touch with reality • Preforming repeated tasks • The most common mental illness • People who have to report abuse • Abuse by verbal constant insults • The body’s response to a stressor • A great method to deal with stress • A serious stress-related condition • Often seen before a suicide attempt • ...

Mental Health 2014-03-18

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Often seen before a suicide attempt
  2. A serious stress-related condition
  3. People with schizophrenia claim to hear these
  4. Not providing basic needs of a child
  5. Abuse like Punching or kicking a child
  6. Extreme headaches often caused by stress
  7. Inappropriate contact/touching of a child
  8. People who have to report abuse
  9. The most common mental illness
  10. Extreme Mood swings
  11. Irrational fears
  12. Usually increases during the fight/flight response
  13. Body image problem. Self-starvation
  14. Body image problem. Eating then purging
Down
  1. The body’s response to a stressor
  2. An Organization that protects against child abuse
  3. Trouble focusing
  4. A great method to deal with stress
  5. A physical or Mental craving for something
  6. Abuse by verbal constant insults
  7. Loss touch with reality
  8. Effects cognitive or Social function of a person
  9. Can't sit still and/or trouble focusing
  10. A reaction to traumatic stressful event
  11. Preforming repeated tasks
  12. System that is weaken by constant stress

26 Clues: Trouble focusing • Irrational fears • Extreme Mood swings • Loss touch with reality • Preforming repeated tasks • The most common mental illness • People who have to report abuse • Abuse by verbal constant insults • The body’s response to a stressor • A serious stress-related condition • A great method to deal with stress • Often seen before a suicide attempt • ...

Mental Health 2020-04-29

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. take time to process these
  2. We are all in this ________
  3. only check the ________ once a day
  4. a word for "getting things done"
  5. the kind of distancing we are practicing
  6. put down your _______ and disconnect
  7. ___________ with people digitally
  8. Social distancing doesn't mean social ___
  9. an antonym of stress
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  1. take time to ____________ (make) something
  2. make sure to get enough and at regular times
  3. yoga consists mainly of these
  4. improves your mental and physical health
  5. allows you to express your creativity
  6. do something that sparks ______
  7. pick a book and do some
  8. we can only live a few days without it
  9. going __________ for a walk is often calming
  10. the act of doing something for fun
  11. It gives us energy, but try not to eat too much

20 Clues: an antonym of stress • pick a book and do some • take time to process these • We are all in this ________ • yoga consists mainly of these • do something that sparks ______ • a word for "getting things done" • ___________ with people digitally • only check the ________ once a day • the act of doing something for fun • put down your _______ and disconnect • ...

Mental health 2021-08-06

Mental health crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Used in a beverage, this can act as a depressant.
  2. The act of helping, defending, protecting. To be offered to your loved
  3. A process in which a person learns to live harmoniously in society.
  4. to our personal interests.
  5. A state of mental disorder caused by a fear of real or imagined
  6. A sense of a person’s worth; it is a deeper value than mere
  7. health effects.
  8. Protects mental health when done in a justified, sincere and timely
  9. to someone who is suffering.
  10. Talking about it can save lives.
  11. Feeling of complete fulfillment and joy.
  12. Doing this helps release endorphins, the hormones that make you
  13. We do it to express ourselves, to confide in others and to break
  14. Fulfilling activities in which we should indulge during our free time,
  15. There must be this between work and personal life.
Down
  1. A specialist who offers you the chance to talk about yourself and what
  2. because it is free of all hypocrisy.
  3. An exercise that suggests paying attention to the present moment
  4. a pandemic.
  5. Listening to this can relax and energize you.
  6. A feeling of isolation that greatly affect mental health, especially
  7. Hearing, considering, paying attention to. The most beautiful gift to
  8. and without judgment.
  9. Experiencing it over a long period affects your health.
  10. without keeping tabs.
  11. you without judgment.
  12. An individual's ability to bounce back, to make a fresh start.
  13. Essential ingredient for good mental health. A lack of it causes several
  14. Ensuring a healthy this contributes to good mental health.
  15. Asking for it promptly may prevent worsening of symptoms.

30 Clues: a pandemic. • health effects. • and without judgment. • without keeping tabs. • you without judgment. • to our personal interests. • to someone who is suffering. • Talking about it can save lives. • because it is free of all hypocrisy. • Feeling of complete fulfillment and joy. • Listening to this can relax and energize you. • Used in a beverage, this can act as a depressant. • ...

Mental Health 2022-05-06

Mental Health crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a depressed mood that lasts for at least two years.
  2. a disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly.
  3. anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear
  4. Excessive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
  5. A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
  6. A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
  7. Fear of social situations
  8. a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.
  9. Fear of heights
  10. The existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities
  11. Fear of small spaces
  12. properties or features of an organism, characteristic, etc
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  1. A pattern of repeated drug or alcohol use that often interferes with health, work, or social relationships.
  2. a substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug
  3. diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder AND another mental health disorder.
  4. A disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
  5. Fear of inescapable situations
  6. an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.
  7. a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically elaborated into an organized system.
  8. a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest and can interfere with your daily functioning
  9. Fear of spiders
  10. highly addictive and illegal substances such as heroin, marijuana and meth, ecstasy.
  11. Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

23 Clues: Fear of spiders • Fear of heights • Fear of small spaces • Fear of social situations • Fear of inescapable situations • a depressed mood that lasts for at least two years. • an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something. • properties or features of an organism, characteristic, etc • The existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities • ...

Mental Health 2022-05-09

Mental Health crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - depression that many women experience when having to part with their child
  2. when a child has antisocial behavior
  3. fear of social situations
  4. disorder- depression that is caused by lack of sunlight (usually in the winter)
  5. a disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations and paranoia
  6. disorder- a mental illness that severely impacts a person's ability to regulate their emotions
  7. disorder- a disorder that causes a person to eat a lot in one sitting
  8. characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity
  9. a milder, but long-lasting form of depression
  10. episodes of extremely low moods that meet the criteria for major depression
  11. a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance
Down
  1. anxiety caused by being in a social environment
  2. a disorder that cause people to not focus and to do things without thinking and unable to stay still
  3. the existence within a person of 2 or more distinct personalities
  4. fear of being in small spaces
  5. - excessive worry and tension even if there is little or nothing to provoke the anxiety
  6. a condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event
  7. a severe depression plus some form of psychosis
  8. - a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers sever physical reactions
  9. a disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears that will lead to repetitive behaviors

20 Clues: fear of social situations • fear of being in small spaces • when a child has antisocial behavior • a milder, but long-lasting form of depression • anxiety caused by being in a social environment • a severe depression plus some form of psychosis • characterized by inattentiveness and impulsivity • a condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event • ...

Mental Health 2019-11-03

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Dysthymia is in this category of disorder
  2. Primary stress hormone
  3. Recommended therapy for depression & anxiety (for short)
  4. Not caring about anything
  5. The most deadly of addictions
  6. Common med prescribed for sleep & depression
  7. Latin for market place & a common phobia
  8. Focus on physical symptoms when feeling distressed
  9. MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all...
  10. Presence of more than one disorder at the same time
  11. Mood state at the other end of Bipolar Disorder
  12. A less severe form of mania is __________mania
  13. Can't sleep, can't fall asleep, can't stay asleep...
  14. One aspect of Concurrent Disorder
  15. Mood state at one end of bipolar disorder
  16. The 24 hour rhythm cycle for all living beings on earth
Down
  1. Altered state of being split from reality of what's happening
  2. Excessive hand washing or checking things over & over are symptoms of...(for short)
  3. Cutting behaviour is a form of...
  4. One aspect of Dual Diagnosis
  5. Sudden state of severe confusion
  6. Social disapproval of actions/or a way of being against cultural norms
  7. Treating the whole rather than its parts
  8. Hoarding falls under this class of disorder
  9. Form of anti-psychotic medication
  10. Dementia effects the _____________.
  11. addictive meds commonly prescribed for anxiety typically end with these 3 letters (hint, also a girls name)
  12. Innate ability to withstand stress & adverse events
  13. Psychosis with no determined or diagnosed cause (for short)
  14. Recommended therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (for short)
  15. Un-addressed trauma can develop into this disorder
  16. Hallucination only I can hear...
  17. Passive preoccupation with suicidal thoughts
  18. Mood instability: laughing one minute, crying the next
  19. Situation where significant problem can't be solved by familiar coping strategies.

35 Clues: Primary stress hormone • Not caring about anything • One aspect of Dual Diagnosis • The most deadly of addictions • MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all... • Sudden state of severe confusion • Hallucination only I can hear... • Cutting behaviour is a form of... • Form of anti-psychotic medication • One aspect of Concurrent Disorder • Dementia effects the _____________. • ...

Mental Health 2023-07-30

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. the state of being free from illness or injury.
  2. a temporary state of mind or feeling.
  3. physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
  4. the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.
  5. a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation
  6. the process or fact of isolating or being isolated.
  7. relating to disorders of the mind.
  8. the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
  9. (of psychiatric illness) characterized by both manic and depressive episodes, or manic ones only.
  10. a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.
Down
  1. medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
  2. any of a range of mental conditions in which there is a persistent disturbance of eating behaviour and impairment of physical or mental health.
  3. a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
  4. the existence of an individual human being or animal.
  5. a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
  6. (of a characteristic or disease) determined by genetic factors and therefore able to be passed on from parents to their offspring or descendants.
  7. lack or loss of appetite for food (as a medical condition).
  8. the general desire or willingness of someone to do something.
  9. an emotional state or reaction.
  10. of, affecting, or arising in the mind; related to the mental and emotional state of a person.
  11. relating to society or its organization.
  12. feelings of severe despondency and dejection.

22 Clues: an emotional state or reaction. • relating to disorders of the mind. • a temporary state of mind or feeling. • relating to society or its organization. • feelings of severe despondency and dejection. • the state of being free from illness or injury. • the process or fact of isolating or being isolated. • the existence of an individual human being or animal. • ...

Mental Health 2024-01-09

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being
  2. What Andy had in Woody in Toy Story and what Winnie the Pooh is to Piglet
  3. Very special, unlike anything or anyone else
  4. deserving of regard
  5. Everything that makes you who you are as a person
  6. Expression of joy, more contagious than a yawn
  7. The opposite of reject
  8. To offer someone comfort verbally
  9. Being really excited or interested
  10. A strong feeling such as joy or sadness
Down
  1. The different ways a person's brain processes information
  2. knowledge and understanding of other people
  3. Verbal communication
  4. Mentally calm, quiet and free from disturbance.
  5. Joyful or content, if children know it and want to show they may clap their hands
  6. Continuing trying to do something, even if it is difficult for desire of success
  7. How people with positive characteristics such as generosity, politeness and kindness are usually viewed.
  8. The opposite of having no feeling for others
  9. A card game and a willingness to wait
  10. warm, friendly and easy to drink.

20 Clues: deserving of regard • Verbal communication • The opposite of reject • warm, friendly and easy to drink. • To offer someone comfort verbally • Being really excited or interested • A card game and a willingness to wait • A strong feeling such as joy or sadness • knowledge and understanding of other people • Very special, unlike anything or anyone else • ...

Mental Health 2024-10-17

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Emotional, practical, or informational help from friends, family, or professionals that assists us through challenging times.
  2. The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, adapting well in the face of adversity.
  3. Communicating our needs, wants, and boundaries confidently and respectfully.
  4. A feeling of worry or fear that can be mild or severe, often tied to specific situations or generalized across different areas of life.
  5. Allowing ourselves to be open and honest about our feelings, even if it feels uncomfortable or risky.
  6. The body’s natural response to challenges or pressures, which can be motivating but also overwhelming if prolonged.
  7. ESTEEM Our overall sense of value and self worth; how much we appreciate and like ourselves.
  8. Negative attitudes or discrimination against someone based on a particular trait or condition, often linked to misunderstandings about mental health.
  9. Recognizing and understanding our own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they affect ourselves and others.
  10. GROWTH The ongoing process of developing our understanding, skills, and abilities to become the best version of ourselves.
  11. The drive or desire to do something, which can be influenced by our thoughts, emotions, and circumstances.
Down
  1. Continuing to try and make progress despite obstacles or difficulties, often a key part of building resilience.
  2. A mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and sometimes physical symptoms like fatigue or changes in sleep.
  3. A situation, word, or event that can cause someone to recall a traumatic experience or feel distress.
  4. Focusing on and appreciating the positive aspects of life, which can improve mood and overall well-being.
  5. The ability to understand and feel what someone else is experiencing from their point of view.
  6. The strategies we use to handle difficult emotions, thoughts, or situations, such as talking to someone, exercising, or practicing relaxation techniques.
  7. The practice of being present and fully engaged in the current moment, often through breathing and awareness exercises.
  8. Personal limits that define what we are comfortable with in relationships and interactions, helping to protect our well-being.
  9. The actions and practices we engage in to take care of our physical, mental, and emotional health.
  10. A practice of focused attention and relaxation to calm the mind and enhance mental clarity.
  11. A treatment process involving a trained professional to help manage and improve mental health and well-being.
  12. A feeling of being separated or disconnected from others, which can sometimes lead to feelings of loneliness.
  13. Accepting and acknowledging someone’s feelings or experiences as legitimate and real.

24 Clues: Communicating our needs, wants, and boundaries confidently and respectfully. • Accepting and acknowledging someone’s feelings or experiences as legitimate and real. • The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, adapting well in the face of adversity. • A practice of focused attention and relaxation to calm the mind and enhance mental clarity. • ...

Mental Health 2024-11-07

Mental Health crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - A feeling of extreme tiredness, often experienced in depression.
  2. - A common feeling in depression.
  3. - Something that can increase anxiety or start a cycle of obsessive thoughts.
  4. - A type of therapy that involves facing fears to reduce anxiety.
  5. - Repeatedly thinking about distressing events, common in depression and anxiety.
  6. - Feeling that things will never improve, common in depression.
  7. - A brain chemical that helps regulate mood.
  8. - Unwanted, intrusive thoughts often seen in OCD.
  9. - Difficulty falling or staying asleep, often experienced with anxiety and depression.
  10. - Withdrawing from others, often experienced in depression.
  11. - Feeling self-assured, the opposite of what anxiety can sometimes cause.
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  1. - A repetitive action done to relieve distress in OCD.
  2. - Activities that promote relaxation and well-being.
  3. - Practice of staying in the present moment, often used to manage stress.
  4. - Persistent thoughts about potential negative outcomes, common in anxiety.
  5. - Techniques that help reduce stress, such as deep breathing.
  6. - Emotional help from friends, family, or a therapist.
  7. - An intense, sudden feeling of fear often linked with anxiety.
  8. - Wanting things to be flawless, often linked to OCD and anxiety.
  9. - Technique that helps bring attention to the present moment.

20 Clues: - A common feeling in depression. • - A brain chemical that helps regulate mood. • - Unwanted, intrusive thoughts often seen in OCD. • - Activities that promote relaxation and well-being. • - A repetitive action done to relieve distress in OCD. • - Emotional help from friends, family, or a therapist. • - Withdrawing from others, often experienced in depression. • ...

MHD Crossword Joe 2022-05-09

MHD Crossword Joe crossword puzzle
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  1. It's a serious mental illness and should be treated as a medical emergency
  2. An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat.
  3. a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event
  4. type of behavior disorder. It is mostly diagnosed in childhood.
  5. an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear
  6. when a child has antisocial behavior
  7. A mild but long-term form of depression
  8. a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally
  9. A mental health condition that affects the way a person thinks, perceives, and relates to others.
  10. A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
  11. frequently consume unusually large amounts of food and feel unable to stop eating.
  12. defined by manic episodes that last at least 7 days,
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  1. A serious eating disorder marked by binging, followed by methods to avoid weight gain.
  2. mental health disorder that is marked by a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression or mania
  3. Severe, ongoing anxiety that interferes with daily activities.
  4. mental health condition marked by a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others without adequate reason to be suspicious.
  5. A mental health disorder characterized by disregard for other people.
  6. A chronic mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety.
  7. A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
  8. a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations

20 Clues: when a child has antisocial behavior • A mild but long-term form of depression • defined by manic episodes that last at least 7 days, • Severe, ongoing anxiety that interferes with daily activities. • type of behavior disorder. It is mostly diagnosed in childhood. • a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event • ...

Unit 5 Study Guide: Mental Health 2023-02-23

Unit 5 Study Guide: Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Mental Health Condition where a person experiences both obsessions and compulsions throughout their day. These disrupt their daily life, making it hard to go to work or school.
  2. __________ personality disorder- Mental Health Condition where a person suspects, without reason, that others exploit, harm, or deceive them.
  3. One of the 3 “D’s”: A person’s symptoms move away from what our culture considers normal, typical, or average
  4. A major disturbance in an individual’s thinking, feelings, or behavior that reflects a problem in mental function.
  5. Mental Health Condition where an individual severely restricts their food intake. They often see themselves as overweight, and their fear is not relieved by weight loss.
  6. People with have a range of symptoms as a result of trauma. A person may not appear sad or afraid, but may be angry, reckless, moody, withdrawn, or jumpy.
  7. Common mental illness stigmas may include: that the person is weak, they’re just seeking attention, they must be dangerous, or that they’re not capable of living a _________ life.
  8. Mental Health Condition involving problems with a person’s ability to relate to others, and having a fixed set of interests or repetitive behaviors.
  9. Structural/_________ stigma- examples: societal, hiring practices, government policy
  10. A negative view, opinion, stereotype or perception towards something.
  11. Stigmas are inaccurate, stereotypes, unfair, linked to _________, offensive, and insensitive.
  12. Mental Health Condition that causes a person to feel deeply sad for an extended period of time.
  13. The most _________ treatments vary based on the disorder and the individual.
  14. Mental health conditions may affect someone’s ability to relate to others and _________ each day.
  15. What we can do to _______ stigmas: Talk more, Watch your language, Listen to experiences, Treat people with mental illness with respect, Educate others in your own sphere of influence, Speak out about unfair representations.
  16. The _________ is used by professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnose mental disorders.
  17. __________ disorder: Causes problems in people’s normal sense of awareness and affect their sense of identity, memory, or consciousness. Involve severe changes in a person’s mental state, and cause big gaps in memory.
  18. _______ stigma- happens within oneself, internalizing other forms of stigma
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  1. Mental Health Condition involving a brain disorder that can disturb normal thoughts, speech, and behavior. This can include delusions or hallucinations..
  2. Specific ________ are an overwhelming and unreasonable fear of objects or situations that pose little real danger but provoke anxiety and avoidance.
  3. Mental illnesses don’t have a ______ but there are lots of effective treatments.
  4. __________ personality disorder: A person believes they are more important & talented than others & others should admire them
  5. What are the 3 “D’s” that make a person’s experience with mental health challenges a “condition”? __________, __________, and Dysfunctional
  6. Mental Health Condition involving periods of depression and manic episodes, which affect a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function.
  7. __________ personality disorder: A person has extreme responses & frequent mood swings, poor self image, problems with relationships, and often act impulsively.
  8. Mental Health Condition where an individual has severe anxiety or worry about a number of topics, events, or tasks.
  9. Mental health conditions can happen at any time and _________ may be a lifelong journey.
  10. Mental Health Condition involving unexpected panic attacks (overwhelming feelings of fear and strong physical reactions in response to nonthreatening situations).
  11. _________ Mental Health Conditions: Medical illness that lasts weeks, or months, or years. Not something a person can “snap out of” on their own.
  12. Each person with a mental health condition will have different _________, even people with the same disorder.
  13. One of the 3 “D’s”: A person’s symptoms cause negative stress for others and for the individual
  14. One of the 3 “D’s”: A person’s symptoms disturbs their ability to think, regulate emotions, or behaviors
  15. _________ stigma happens interpersonally
  16. People with mental illness can _________ and live long and healthy lives.
  17. Mental Health Condition involving binge eating followed by purging. People with this condition often have skewed views of their body and intensely fear gaining weight.
  18. Mental Health Condition involving symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

36 Clues: _________ stigma happens interpersonally • A negative view, opinion, stereotype or perception towards something. • People with mental illness can _________ and live long and healthy lives. • _______ stigma- happens within oneself, internalizing other forms of stigma • The most _________ treatments vary based on the disorder and the individual. • ...

MENTAL HEALTH 2020-09-16

MENTAL HEALTH crossword puzzle
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  1. involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression
  2. focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings and thoughts by discovering where their meanings and motivations are coming from
  3. complex condition characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication and forming relationships with other people
  4. ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development
  5. unwanted, repeated thoughts or feelings and behaviors that drive a person to do something over and over
  6. category of mental illness that includes anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  7. medical condition that causes people to lose pleasure from daily life
  8. short-term therapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach in problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior
  9. category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism
  10. serious brain disorder characterized by a profound disruption in cognition and emotion
  11. the approximate number of Americans who have a mental illness in any given year
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  1. extreme, disabling and irrational fear of something that really poses little or no actual threat/danger
  2. the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness
  3. persistent symptoms that occur after experiencing a traumatic event
  4. characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by means of self-starvation
  5. goal is to improve not only from the interventions of the therapist, but also from observing
  6. extreme overeating, followed by depression and self-induced purging, fasting or excessive exercise
  7. stages include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance and hope
  8. recurring episodes of compulsive overeating, or consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop and at a loss of control
  9. category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias
  10. chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday life events/activities
  11. category of mental illness that includes depression and bipolar disorder
  12. category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia
  13. disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior
  14. set of negative and often unfair beliefs society has about something

25 Clues: disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior • category of mental illness that includes schizophrenia • category of mental illness that includes adhd and autism • the approximate number of classified forms of mental illness • involves one or more episodes of serious mania and depression • category of mental illness that includes ocd, ptsd and phobias • ...

Mental health 2021-08-05

Mental health crossword puzzle
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  1. This type of support is crucial for those with mental health issues.
  2. Physician specializing in mental illness who establishes diagnoses, treatments and prescribes medication as needed.
  3. A very common substance-related disorder in Canada
  4. Often found to be very beneficial in combination with medication.
  5. It is important to recognize them and express them adequately.
  6. This type of change is necessary to prevent people from suffering in silence.
  7. A disorder characterized by a sad or irritable mood, or a general lack of interest or pleasure.
  8. illness 1 in 5 people will suffer from it in their lifetime.
  9. Finding the strength to continue despite difficulties.
  10. This week’s event aims at raising it.
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  1. Mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and mania.
  2. It takes a lot of ___ to live with a mental illness.
  3. People with mental illness often suffer from it.
  4. A disorder characterized by intense feelings of dread, fear or worry due to anticipated or perceived danger.
  5. Intentional act aimed at killing oneself in order to put an end to a suffering deemed unbearable.
  6. Psychotic disorder which results in a marked disturbance of ideas and perceptions often provoking hallucinations and delusions.
  7. Unfortunately, mental illness still often is.
  8. Sharing our story creates ____ for those who are suffering.
  9. Preconceived views about people with addiction and mental health problems.
  10. Taking care of your mental health is a form of ___
  11. Being able to count on our colleagues to obtain some is often very beneficial.
  12. A feeling often experienced by people with a mental health disorder.
  13. Asking for it is not always easy, but oh so necessary!

23 Clues: This week’s event aims at raising it. • Unfortunately, mental illness still often is. • People with mental illness often suffer from it. • A very common substance-related disorder in Canada • Taking care of your mental health is a form of ___ • It takes a lot of ___ to live with a mental illness. • Asking for it is not always easy, but oh so necessary! • ...

Mental health 2021-08-06

Mental health crossword puzzle
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  1. Talking about it can save lives.
  2. We do it to express ourselves, to confide in others and to break
  3. A sense of a person’s worth; it is a deeper value than mere
  4. and without judgment.
  5. Feeling of complete fulfillment and joy.
  6. Essential ingredient for good mental health. A lack of it causes several
  7. A process in which a person learns to live harmoniously in society.
  8. Doing this helps release endorphins, the hormones that make you
  9. An exercise that suggests paying attention to the present moment
  10. Fulfilling activities in which we should indulge during our free time,
  11. health effects.
  12. Listening to this can relax and energize you.
  13. A specialist who offers you the chance to talk about yourself and what
  14. Protects mental health when done in a justified, sincere and timely
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  1. Ensuring a healthy this contributes to good mental health.
  2. The act of helping, defending, protecting. To be offered to your loved
  3. without keeping tabs.
  4. to someone who is suffering.
  5. A state of mental disorder caused by a fear of real or imagined
  6. Experiencing it over a long period affects your health.
  7. There must be this between work and personal life.
  8. Hearing, considering, paying attention to. The most beautiful gift to
  9. because it is free of all hypocrisy.
  10. Asking for it promptly may prevent worsening of symptoms.
  11. A feeling of isolation that greatly affect mental health, especially
  12. An individual's ability to bounce back, to make a fresh start.
  13. you without judgment.
  14. a pandemic.
  15. to our personal interests.
  16. Used in a beverage, this can act as a depressant.

30 Clues: a pandemic. • health effects. • without keeping tabs. • and without judgment. • you without judgment. • to our personal interests. • to someone who is suffering. • Talking about it can save lives. • because it is free of all hypocrisy. • Feeling of complete fulfillment and joy. • Listening to this can relax and energize you. • Used in a beverage, this can act as a depressant. • ...

Mental Health 2018-04-24

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. / Treatment of choice for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  2. / Lithium remains the mood stabilizer of choice for bipolar. An alternative is -
  3. / All 3 of the following features must be present for a diagnosis to be made; global impairment of language and communication; impairment of social relationships; ritualistic and compulsive phenomena
  4. / The strongest risk factor for developing a psychotic disorder (including schizophrenia)
  5. / Antipsychotic drugs like olanazapine, quetiapine, and _______ are useful in acute episodes of mania. If response is inadequate, lithium or valporate may be added.
  6. / Drug treatments for PTSD should not be used as a routine first-line treatment for adults. If drug treatment is used then paroxetine or ________ are recommended
  7. / Toxicity includes coarse tremor, hyperreflexia, acute confusion, seizure, coma
  8. / First generation antipsychotics act predominantly by blocking dopamine D2 receptors in the brain - this can lead to extra-pyramidal side-effects. Examples include chlorpromazine and _________
  9. / diagnosed in about 5% of American children, and in the UK, where the term hyperkinetic syndrome is preferred, only 0.1% are diagnosed
  10. / Correction of acidosis with IV ______ is the first line in management of tricyclic induced arrhythmias and seizures
  11. / May be helpful in the initial stages of treatment for behavioural disturbances or agitation. Not for long term use as risk of dependence. An example is lorazepam
  12. / Adult dose by IV injection, subcut or IM; 400mcg initially to treat opioid overdose
  13. / Examples include GAD, panic disorders, OCD, PTSD and adjustment disorders
  14. / Antipsychotics may cause increased risk of -
  15. / May cause dry mouth, blurred vision, impaired glucose tolerance, akathisia, urinary retention, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and extra-pyramidal side effects.
  16. / A young woman takes a paracetamol overdose after splitting with her boyfriend. Two days later she is in a new relationship which is troubled by her repeated outbursts of anger. Personality disorder.
  17. / In overdose use N-acetylcycteine
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  1. / SSRIs work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin into the nerve cell that released it, which prolongs its action in the brain. Examples include escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline and ______
  2. / Disorder; A middle-aged man with a history of depression presents with multiple unrelated physical symptoms over the past 5 years
  3. / Tricyclic antidepressants may cause urinary retention, dry mouth, lethargy/drowsiness and -
  4. / One of the main causes of non-adherence to antipsychotic medications
  5. / Tricyclic antidepressant
  6. / A man asks for help with social anxiety. He prefers to be alone and doesn't like to share his beliefs, which other people think are odd. He has a strong interest in the paranormal and talks in an high-pitched voice when talking about his 'spirit-guide'. Personality disorder.
  7. / SNRIs are very similar in action to SSRIs, but they act on noradrenaline as well as serotonin. They're sometimes preferred for treating more severe depression and anxiety. Examples include duloxetine and _______
  8. / Antipsychotic drugs are also known as -
  9. / A benzodiazepine, along with lorazepam, clobazam and clonazepam
  10. / Same class of drug as carbamazepine
  11. / Adult dose IV injection 200mcg over 15 seconds then 100mcg every 1 minute if required for benzo overdose
  12. / An SSRI; other examples include citalopram, escitalopram and sertraline
  13. / Syndrome; An elderly man with a history of macular degeneration presents with visual hallucinations but reports no other psychiatric symptoms
  14. / The most common cause of admissions to child and adolescent psychiatric wards. Diagnosis is now based on the DSM 5 criteria
  15. / Indicated for status epilepticus, short-term anxiety, short-term insomnia associated with anxiety, acute panic attacks, and conscious sedation. Dose ranges 1-4mg.
  16. / A woman presents to her male family doctor wearing a low-cut top and a short skirt. She tries to flirt with the doctor. The consultation is filled with drama and she becomes annoyed with the centre of attention shifts from her. Personality disorder.

33 Clues: / Tricyclic antidepressant • / In overdose use N-acetylcycteine • / Same class of drug as carbamazepine • / Antipsychotic drugs are also known as - • / Antipsychotics may cause increased risk of - • / Treatment of choice for Generalised Anxiety Disorder • / A benzodiazepine, along with lorazepam, clobazam and clonazepam • ...

Mental Health 2019-11-03

Mental Health crossword puzzle
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  1. Primary stress hormone
  2. addictive meds commonly prescribed for anxiety typically end with these 3 letters (hint, also a girls name)
  3. A less severe form of mania is __________mania
  4. One aspect of Concurrent Disorder
  5. Common treatment for Personality Disturbances
  6. Social disapproval of actions/or a way of being against cultural norms
  7. One aspect of Dual Diagnosis
  8. Recommended therapy for depression & anxiety (for short)
  9. Not caring about anything
  10. Hoarding falls under this class of disorder
  11. Mood instability: laughing one minute, crying the next
  12. Altered state of being split from reality of what's happening
  13. Can't sleep, can't fall asleep, can't stay asleep...
  14. Form of anti-psychotic medication
  15. Passive preoccupation with suicidal thoughts
  16. Dementia effects the _____________.
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  1. Common med prescribed for sleep & depression
  2. Dysthymia is in this category of disorder
  3. Presence of more than one disorder at the same time
  4. MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all...
  5. Category of Self Harm Behaviour
  6. Latin for market place & a common phobia
  7. Mood state at the other end of Bipolar Disorder
  8. Situation where significant problem can't be solved by familiar coping strategies.
  9. Un-addressed trauma can develop into this disorder
  10. Focus on physical symptoms when feeling distressed
  11. The 24 hour rhythm cycle for all living beings on earth
  12. Mood state at one end of bipolar disorder
  13. Psychosis with no determined or diagnosed cause (for short)
  14. Innate ability to withstand stress & adverse events
  15. Treating the whole rather than its parts
  16. Excessive hand washing or checking things over & over are symptoms of...(for short)
  17. Hallucination only I can hear...
  18. Sudden state of severe confusion

34 Clues: Primary stress hormone • Not caring about anything • One aspect of Dual Diagnosis • MMS, OCAN & GAIN-SS are all... • Category of Self Harm Behaviour • Hallucination only I can hear... • Sudden state of severe confusion • One aspect of Concurrent Disorder • Form of anti-psychotic medication • Dementia effects the _____________. • Latin for market place & a common phobia • ...