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