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