Mental Health Terms

Bipolar Disorder

A type of mental health disorder that causes a person to have mood swings and changes in energy levels and ability to function

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Type of psychotherapy that is usually short-term and focuses on skills and solutions that a person can use to modify negative thinking and behavior patterns; often used to treat anxiety disorders

Delusion

A belief in something that is not true or is out of touch with reality

Hallucinations

Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or feeling

Mental Health

The normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities

Mental Health Disorder

A disorder that disrupts a persons ability to function in the family, home, or community and often causes inappropriate behavior

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A type of mental health disorder characterized by intrusive, repetitive thoughts or behavior that causes anxiety or stress

Panic Disorder

Type of mental disorder characterized by panic attacks, which are repeated episodes of intense fear, a long with physical symptoms such a rapid heartbeat, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath and an upset stomach

Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of or anxiety about an object, place, or situation

Post Traumatic Disorder (PTSD)

A type of mental health disorder causes by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event

Psychotherapy

A method of treating mental health disorders that involves talking about ones problems with mental health professionals

Schizpherenia

A type of mental health disorder that may involve acute episodes ; Affects a persons ability to think, communicate, make decisions, and understand reality

Social Anxiety Disorder

A type of mental health disorder characterized by excessive anxiety about social situations; also called social phobia

Substance Abuse

The repeated use of legal or illegal substances in a way that is harmful to oneself or others