Mental Health

Anxiety

a normal human emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like a faster heartbeat

Bipolar Disorder

a mental health condition that causes extreme and unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and daily activity levels

Coping

dealing effectively with something difficult, stressful, or overwhelming

Delusion

a strong belief that is completely false and stays fixed even when clear proof shows it is wrong

Depression

a common and serious mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed

Dopamine

a chemical messenger or neurotransmitter that helps nerve cells communicate in the brain and body

Endorphins

natural chemical messengers in the body that relieve pain and create feelings of pleasure or well-being

Mania

a state of abnormally elevated mood, intense energy, and physical or mental hyperactivity that lasts for at least a week

Mood

a temporary state of mind or feeling

OCD

a mental health condition that involves a cycle of unwanted, stressful thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive actions or mental routines (compulsions)

Phobia

an extreme, irrational, and lasting fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that goes far beyond any actual danger

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Serotonin

a natural chemical messenger and hormone that helps nerve cells communicate and regulates mood, digestion, sleep, and healing

Stigma

a set of negative and often unfair beliefs, attitudes, or stereotypes that a society or group holds about a particular person, behavior, or condition

Therapy

a remedial treatment designed to heal, relieve, or cure a physical or mental disorder, injury, or emotional distress