Glossary
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Anxiety Disorders: A group of mental illnesses characterized by excessive and persistent worry, fear, and anxiety that interfere with daily life.
Anxiety: A feeling of dread, fear or worry about something, often with no specific cause or reason. Anxiety can be triggered by experiencing abuse
Art Therapy: A type of therapy that uses art materials and creative expression to explore emotions and promote healing.
Attachment Theory: A psychological theory that explains how early childhood experiences with caregivers can impact adult relationships and mental health.
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Behavioral Activation: A type of therapy that focuses on increasing positive behaviors and decreasing negative behaviors to improve mental health.
Biofeedback: A technique that uses electronic sensors to monitor bodily functions such as heart rate and muscle tension, with the goal of teaching a person to control these functions.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): A mental illness characterized by unstable emotions, relationships, and self-image.
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Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT): A talking therapy that mainly focuses on relationship patterns. It is based on the idea that our early life experiences influence the way we relate to other people and how we treat ourselves.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A type of talk therapy that focuses on changing negative patterns of thought and behavior.
Cognitive Distortion: A pattern of thinking that is distorted or unrealistic and can contribute to mental health issues.
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Depression: A mental illness characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A type of therapy that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help individuals regulate emotions and improve interpersonal relationships.
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Eating Disorder: A mental illness characterized by abnormal eating behaviors and distorted body image.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing): A comprehensive psychotherapy that helps you process and recover from past experiences that are affecting your mental health and wellbeing.
Emotional Intelligence: The ability to identify, understand, and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.
Emotional Regulation: The ability to manage and regulate one's emotions in a healthy and adaptive way.
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Family Therapy: A type of therapy that involves family members to improve communication and address issues that impact the entire family.
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Group Therapy: A type of therapy in which a small group of people with similar problems meet regularly with a therapist to work through their issues.
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Hopelessness: A feeling of despair and lack of hope for the future. Hopelessness is closely associated with suicidality.
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Inpatient Treatment: Treatment for mental health issues that requires a person to stay in a hospital or treatment center for a period of time.
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Jungian Archetypes: Universal symbols and images that are part of the collective unconscious and can influence behavior and emotions.
Jungian Therapy: A type of therapy that focuses on the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior and emotions.
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Loneliness: A feeling of isolation or disconnection from others, often resulting in negative emotions and behaviors.
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Mind-Body Connection: The idea that the mind and body are interconnected and can influence each other's health and well-being.
Mind-Body Techniques: Practices that involve the connection between the mind and body, such as yoga, tai chi, or massage therapy.
Mindfulness: A mental state characterized by being present in the moment and non-judgmental awareness of thoughts and emotions.
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A mental illness characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others.
Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to change and reorganize in response to new experiences or learning.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A mental illness characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
Outpatient Treatment: Treatment for mental health issues that does not require a person to stay in a hospital or treatment center.
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Panic Attack: A sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that can include physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, and trembling.
Positive Reinforcement: A technique that involves rewarding desired behaviors to promote their continuation or increase in frequency.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): PTSD is a condition of persistent emotional and mental stress that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
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Quality of Life: The overall well-being of an individual, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
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Self-Care: Activities and practices that promote physical, emotional, and mental health and well-being.
Social Support: The emotional and practical assistance provided by friends, family, and other social connections.
Stress: a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Stress can be acute, episodic or chronic.
Suicidality: the risk of suicide (the act of killing one self intentionally), usually indicated by suicidal ideation or intent, especially as evident in the presence of a well-elaborated suicidal plan
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Trauma-Informed Care: A framework for health care services that acknowledges the impact of trauma on a person's health and well-being and seeks to promote safety, trust, and empowerment in the healing process.
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Validation: The process of acknowledging and accepting a person's feelings and experiences as valid and important.
Virtual Reality Therapy: A type of therapy that uses technology to create a simulated environment for therapeutic purposes.
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Withdrawal: The physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance or engaging in a behavior that they have become dependent on.
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Yoga: A physical and mental practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
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Overall, this glossary covers a wide range of mental health terms and concepts, from various types of therapy to specific mental health disorders and treatments. It is important to remember that mental health is a complex and multifaceted aspect of overall health and well-being, and seeking professional help when needed is always a good idea.