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