MENTAL HEALTH VOCABULARY

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Across
  1. 3. a strong and irrational fear of something specific
  2. 6. the most drastic measure 0 the act of intentionally taking ones life
  3. 13. severe mental disorder where a person loses touch with reality
  4. 16. a stage of the grieving process when a person may lash out at whatever is believed to be responsible for their loss
  5. 18. a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control
  6. 19. this stage of grieving allows a person to face reality in a constructive way
  7. 20. this disorder is an illness that involves extreme mood changes
  8. 21. anorexia and bulimia are types of _____ disorders
Down
  1. 1. using medications to treat and reduce symptoms of a mental disorder
  2. 2. this response is a result of an individual's major loss
  3. 4. these letters stand for a condition that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event
  4. 5. ___________ disorder is also known as manic-depressive disorder
  5. 7. feelings of sadness, hopelessness or despair that last for more than a few weeks and interfere with daily life
  6. 8. the act of showing sorrow
  7. 9. anti-social, borderline and passive-aggressive are all types of _________ disorders
  8. 10. ongoing conversation between a patient and a mental health professional
  9. 11. a negative label
  10. 12. feeling isolated and separated from everyone else
  11. 14. the "o" in OCD refers to persistent, reaccuring, unwanted thoughts. What does that "o" stand for?
  12. 15. illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person
  13. 17. dealing successfully with changes in your life