Mental Health - Understanding is Awareness

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Across
  1. 6. A medical doctor who diagnoses, treats and prescribes medication for mental health conditions.
  2. 7. A state of being unable to cope with emotional or mental pressure due to high demands or stress.
  3. 8. An intense irrational fear of a specific activity, thing or situation, often leading to avoidant behaviors.
  4. 9. Negative attitudes or discrimination toward individuals with mental health challenges, often causing them to feel ashamed and isolated.
  5. 11. The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering supportive and compassionate relationships.
  6. 12. An attack that is sudden and one feels intense fear that triggers physical effects like rapid heart rate and shortness of breath.
  7. 15. A professional trained to evaluate, diagnose and treat emotional and psychological issues, typically through therapy.
  8. 16. A severe mental condition that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. Often leading to a distorted perception of reality.
  9. 18. A term to describe individuals whose brain functions differently from the norm, a condition can be ADHD.
  10. 20. A practice that combines mental stillness with breathwork, allowing one to achieve a state of calmness.
  11. 21. Results from an intense negative experience that has long-lasting emotional and psychological effects.
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  1. 1. A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease often about something with an uncertain outcome.
  2. 2. A mood condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness and lack of interest in life.
  3. 3. The process of examining one’s own thoughts, feelings and emotions to gain insight to their mental health and personal experiences.
  4. 4. A mood condition characterized by extreme mood swings including highs (mania) and lows(depression).
  5. 5. A state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion due to prolonged stress.
  6. 10. Telephone services that provide immediate support and guidance for people in crisis or needing mental health assistance.
  7. 13. A state of physical or emotional strain resulting from challenges.
  8. 14. A compulsive dependence on a substance or behavior despite negative consequences.
  9. 17. A network of individuals personal and professional that provide emotional, social and practical care to you.
  10. 19. The intense feeling of sorrow and emotional pain that accompanies a loss of a loved one or something significant.