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- 3. a sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that can cause symptoms
- 8. A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions and can prescribe medication.
- 9. A mood disorder involving episodes of depression and episodes of unusually elevated or irritable mood and increased energy.
- 10. problems with memory, thinking, reasoning, language, behavior, or the ability to carry out everyday activities.
- 11. A serious mental health disorder that can involve hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and changes in behavior.
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- 1. mental health condition involving unwanted, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform.
- 2. A condition that affects thinking, memory, attention, language, or problem-solving abilities.
- 4. A mental health disorder involving a repeated pattern of aggressive, dishonest, or rule-breaking behavior.
- 5. A mental health professional who specializes in assessment and psychological therapy; most psychologists do not prescribe medication.
- 6. A mood disorder causing persistent sadness, loss of interest, and changes in sleep, appetite, energy, or concentration.
- 7. An older term for excessive worry about having a serious illness; now often called illness anxiety disorder.
- 12. A mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, causing symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and avoiding reminders of the trauma.