A
- Acceptance: A key healing attitude that involves embracing oneself, others, and circumstances without judgment or resistance, fostering inner peace.
- Anxiety: A feeling of worry or fear that can be mild or severe, often accompanied by physical symptoms like increased heart rate.
- Affective Disorder: A category of mental health disorders characterized by disturbances in mood, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
- Antidepressant: A type of medication designed to alleviate symptoms of depression and, in some cases, anxiety disorders.
- Attachment Theory: A psychological framework that explores the impact of early relationships and bonds on emotional and social development.
B
- Balance: A feeling of harmony between one’s emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, contributing to overall mental wellness.
- Bipolar Disorder: A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
C
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
- Compassion: A key healing attitude where one experiences empathy and kindness towards oneself and others, fostering connection and emotional healing.
- Coping Mechanisms: Strategies or techniques that individuals use to manage stress, emotions, and challenging situations.
- Courage: A feeling or attitude involving strength in the face of fear, difficulty, or pain, often necessary for mental health growth and healing.
D
- Depression: A mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and can affect daily functioning.
- Dissociation: A mental process used to cope with trauma or stress, characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory.
E
- Emotional Regulation: The ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a healthy way.
- Eustress: Positive stress that can motivate and energize individuals, often associated with exciting challenges.
F
- Forgiveness: A key healing attitude involving letting go of resentment and the desire for retribution, which aids emotional healing and reduces psychological distress.
- Freudian Psychoanalysis: A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that focuses on uncovering unconscious thoughts and feelings.
G
- Genetic Predisposition: The inherited tendency to develop certain mental health conditions based on genetic factors.
- Gratitude: A positive mental attitude characterized by thankfulness and appreciation, which can increase emotional well-being and satisfaction.
- Grief: A natural response to loss, encompassing a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, and confusion.
H
- Hope: A feeling or attitude of expectation and desire for a positive outcome, crucial for resilience in mental health recovery.
- Hyperactivity: Increased levels of activity, often associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
I
- Imposter Syndrome: A psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a “fraud.”
- Intervention: A coordinated effort to help someone who is struggling with mental health issues, often involving family and friends.
M
- Mind-Body Connection: The link between mental and emotional health and physical well-being, emphasizing how psychological factors can affect bodily health.
- Mindfulness: The practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment, often used as a technique in stress reduction.
N
- Neuroplasticity: The brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life, influenced by experiences and learning.
O
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A mental health disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions).
P
- Patience: A key healing attitude that involves calmly enduring difficult situations, delays, or setbacks without frustration, which aids emotional resilience.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
- Psychoeducation: Providing information and education about mental health conditions to help individuals and families understand and manage symptoms.
R
- Resilience: The ability to mentally or emotionally recover from difficult or traumatic situations, critical for sustaining mental well-being over time.
S
- Schizophrenia: A severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often leading to distorted perceptions of reality.
- Self-Care: Practices and activities that individuals engage in to maintain and enhance their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Stigma: Negative attitudes or beliefs about mental health conditions that can lead to discrimination and social isolation.
T
- Therapy: A broad term for various treatment methods aimed at improving mental health, including talk therapy, cognitive therapy, and more.
- Transference: A phenomenon in therapy where clients project feelings or emotions about significant people in their lives onto the therapist.
- Trigger: An event, situation, or cue that provokes a strong emotional response or exacerbates symptoms of a mental health condition.
- Trust: A key healing attitude involving confidence in oneself, others, and the process of healing, fostering a sense of safety and openness.
W
- Wellness: A holistic approach to health that includes physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
