Across
- 2. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of this, characterized by memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with language.
- 5. A key feature of this personality disorder is hypersensitivity to criticism.
- 9. Involves a loss of touch with reality (e.g., hallucinations or delusions).
- 14. The most effective treatment for this involves a combination of psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, and medical monitoring.
- 17. A mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.(abbreviation)
- 19. Negative stress that can cause harm to mental and physical health.
- 21. Common side effects of this class of medication include weight gain, drowsiness, tremors, and metabolic changes.
- 22. Symptoms include elevated mood, increased energy, racing thoughts, impulsivity, and reduced need for sleep.
Down
- 1. Focuses on teaching individuals how to manage their emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships.(abbreviation)
- 3. Positive stress that motivates a person.
- 4. Symptoms of this disorder include difficulty with social interaction, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests.
- 6. What is a core feature of Bipolar II?
- 7. Used to treat severe mental health conditions, such as major depression and bipolar disorder, when other treatments have not been effective.(abbreviation)
- 8. Key characteristics of this personality disorder are unstable relationships and emotions with impulsive behavior, fear of abandonment, and self-destructive tendencies.
- 9. A sudden period of intense fear or discomfort that includes physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, shaking, and shortness of breath.
- 10. A form of psychotherapy that helps patients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute anxiety.(abbreviation)
- 11. This is diagnosed when a person experiences excessive anxiety and worry about various aspects of life for at least six months, often interfering with daily functioning.(abbreviation)
- 12. One of the most common mental health disorders in the US.
- 13. A classification system used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental health disorders.(abbreviation)
- 15. A disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts and behaviors that individuals feel driven to perform.(abbreviation)
- 16. A commonly used mood stabilizer to help prevent manic and depressive episodes in individuals with bipolar disorder.
- 18. A neurotransmitter that regulates mood, sleep, and appetite. It plays a significant role in preventing depression and anxiety.
- 20. Warning signs of this include talking about wanting to die, withdrawal from social activities, giving away possessions, and drastic mood changes.