Mintal health

Anxiety

a feeling of apprehension, tension, or unease about an impending or future event, danger, or misfortune.

Bipolar Disorder

a mental health condition defined by extreme shifts in a person's mood, energy, and activity levels between emotional highs and lows.

Coping

the conscious or unconscious thoughts and behaviors a person uses to manage stress, difficult emotions, or traumatic life events.

Delusion

a fixed, false belief that a person holds firmly onto, even when clear and obvious evidence shows it is not true.

Depression

a serious mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and a loss of interest in daily activities.

Dopamine

a chemical messenger in your body that helps nerve cells communicate with each other.

Endorphins

natural chemicals made by the Cleveland Clinic body that block pain and boost your mood.

Mania

a mental health state defined by abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, along with a massive surge in energy and activity that lasts for at least one week.

Mood

a temporary state of mind or how you feel at a specific time.

OCD

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Phobia

an extreme, lasting, and irrational fear of a specific object, place, animal, or situation.

Psychology

the scientific study of the human mind and behavior.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Self-Care

the intentional practice of taking actions to preserve, promote, and improve your physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being.

Serotonin

a chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that carries signals between nerve cells in your brain and throughout your body.

Stigma

a strong negative feeling or label of disgrace that society attaches to a specific person, group, or trait.

Stress

how your brain and body react to any demand, challenge, or threat.

Therapy

a remedial treatment for a physical or mental disorder, illness, or injury designed to help a person heal, recover, or improve their well-being.