Mental Awareness

3. The "reward" chemical in the brain associated with pleasure and motivation.
7. A treatment method involving talking with a professional to resolve problematic behaviors or feelings.
8. The body's primary stress hormone.
9. The practice of maintaining a non-judgmental state of complete awareness of the present moment.
11. A feeling of intense worry, nervousness, or unease about an imminent event.
12. A sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, often exacerbated by stress.
13. The emotional response to a distressing or terrible event.
14. The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; mental toughness.

1. A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
2. A key neurotransmitter that stabilizes mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.
3. A common mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
4. A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
5. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
6. A technique used to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
10. The negative societal attitude or shame often attached to mental health conditions.