Across
- 2. a crucial neurotransmitter and hormone that acts as the brain's reward and motivation messenger, regulating pleasure, memory, movement, and focus
- 4. a first-generation "typical" antipsychotic used primarily to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe behavioral problems
- 6. a powerful atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat treatment-resistant schizophrenia and to reduce suicide risk in schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder
- 9. a structured, short-term, and evidence-based psychotherapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mood and emotional health
- 11. a comprehensive theory of human psychology and a long-term, intensive talk therapy developed by Sigmund Freud.
- 14. It uses classical conditioning to transform pleasurable, harmful behaviors into negative, avoided ones, often used in addiction treatment
Down
- 1. the unconscious redirection of feelings, desires, and attitudes from past, significant relationships onto a new person, often a therapist
- 3. a structured communication technique that involves fully focusing on, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said, rather than just passively "hearing" the speaker
- 5. a highly effective, safe medical procedure for severe, treatment-resistant mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and catatonia
- 7. a controversial psychosurgical procedure, developed in the 1930s, designed to treat mental illnesses by severing connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex.
- 8. are a widely used class of antidepressants that treat depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions by increasing serotonin levels in the brain
- 10. theory and therapy focus on unconscious psychological processes, early childhood experiences, and interpersonal relationships to explain personality development and treat mental health issues
- 12. a widely used SSRI antidepressant treating major depression, OCD, panic disorder, and bulimia in adults and children
- 13. the refusal to accept or comply with something, or the exertion of force to oppose motion or actions