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Definitions

Psychological

Pertaining to, dealing with, or affecting the mind, especially as a function of awareness, feeling, or motivation.

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical psychologists have the professional training (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed. D.) and clinical skills to help people learn to cope more effectively with life issues and mental health problems.

Licensed Clinical or Independent Social Worker

Social workers with a master’s degree or higher training in social work who are licensed to provide assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for mental and emotional conditions and addictions, but cannot prescribe drugs.

Therapy

An act, hobby, task, program, etc. that relieves tension; the treatment of a condition in some remedial, rehabilitating, or curative process.

Psychotherapy

The treatment of a psychological condition using professional techniques.

Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health and emotional problems.

Behavioral health

The scientific study of the emotions, behaviors, and biology relating to a person's mental wellbeing, their ability to function in everyday life, and their concept of self.

Symptoms

  • Changes in eating habits, such as increased hunger or lack of appetite

  • Changes in sex drive

  • Difficulty perceiving reality

  • Inability to perceive changes in one’s own feelings, behavior, or personality

  • Abuse of substances like alcohol or drugs

  • Multiple physical ailments without obvious causes (such as headaches, stomach aches, vague and ongoing “aches and pains”)

  • Thinking about suicide

  • Inability to carry out daily activities or handle daily problems and stress

  • An intense fear of weight gain or concern with appearance (mostly in adolescents)

  • Excessive worrying or fear

  • Feeling excessively sad or low

  • Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning

  • Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria

  • Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger

  • Avoiding friends and social activities

  • Difficulties understanding or relating to other people

  • Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy

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