Mental Health

3. talk therapy
6. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, based on the idea that two seemingly opposing ideas can both be true. For example, accepting oneself as one is while also working towards personal goals for change
7. a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms that interfere with daily life
9. Other things that can be done to improve mental health besides psychotherapy or medical help, most often things like mindfulness and exerise. Lifestyle ____________
11. a psychotic disorder characterized by disturbances in perception and behavior, often delusions and hallucinations
12. the neurotransmitter that helps with mood and appetite; the second S in SSRI
13. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thinking patterns and behaviors to improve mental health

1. An abnormal, mental health problem that is considered distressful, deviant, and dysfunctional
2. a medical doctor trained in psychological disorders who is allowed to prescribe medication
4. A branch of psychology that focuses on what is right with you not what is wrong with you.
5. model the perspective that mental disorders are diseases with biological causes, similar to physical illnesses, and can be diagnosed, treated, and potentially cured through medical interventions
8. anything that a person perceives as too challenging for them to handle well
10. a feeling of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness, often stemming from the anticipation of danger or misfortune, whether real or perceived