Matching Pairs Mental Health: TerminologyOnline version Mental Health Important Terms by Evangeline Munson 1 Mental Illness 2 Mental Health 3 General Anxiety Disorders 4 Panic Disorder 5 Stigma 6 Complex PTSD 7 Anorexia Nervosa 8 Schizophrenia 9 Bipolar Disorder 10 Psychiatry 11 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 12 Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders 13 Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) 14 Major Depressive Disorder 15 Binge Eating Disorder 16 Emotional Intelligence 17 Trauma 18 Bulimia Nervosa 19 Psychology 20 Trauma-Informed Care Episodes of overeating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise. The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Focuses on a shift from asking, “What is wrong with this person?” to “What has happened to this person? A set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something Regular episodes of overeating without compensatory behaviors. Health conditions involving negative changes in emotion, thinking or behavior. Intrusive thoughts (obsessions) leading to repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) can result from experiencing chronic trauma, such as prolonged child abuse or domestic violence. Episodes of both depression and mania, characterized by extreme mood swings. The ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you. State of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life. Persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, and other symptoms. Intense fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake. The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context. Unstable relationships, self-image, and mood, along with impulsivity. Excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life. Distorted thinking, hallucinations, delusions, and impaired social functioning. Persistent emotional distress following exposure to a traumatic event. An emotional response to a terrible incident/series of events. Recurrent panic attacks accompanied by intense fear and physical symptoms.