Mental health

3. Strategies or behaviors people use to manage stress, anxiety, and other difficult emotions.
5. The negative attitudes and beliefs that society or individuals hold about people with mental illness, often leading to discrimination.
6. The ability to bounce back from adversity, trauma, or significant sources of stress.
9. A trained professional who provides mental health support and treatment, typically through talk therapy or counseling.
11. A mood disorder marked by persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, and other symptoms like changes in sleep and appetite.
12. A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental illnesses. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication.

1. A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
2. Regulation The ability to manage and respond to an emotional experience in an adaptive way. Poor emotional regulation can lead to impulsive behaviors and mood disorders.
4. A mental process where a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity. It can be a symptom of several mental illnesses, including PTSD.
7. A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their abilities, can cope with normal stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community.
8. The body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. It can be positive (eustress) or negative (distress).
10. Practices and activities individuals engage in to maintain their physical, mental, and emotional health.