Medical Terminology In Mental Health

Key terms and definitions in mental health

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Mental health /. Key terms and definitions in mental health. Abuse (drug, alcohol, chemical, substance or psychoactive substance) Addiction, Drug or Alcohol. Alcohol and drug …

Mental illness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Terms to Know: A Mental Health Glossary

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Symptom: a physical or mental feature that indicates the potential existence of a concern, condition, or diagnosis. Therapist: a mental health professional trained to help …

A Glossary of Psychiatric Terms - Mental …

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Alexithymia: an inability to identify and describe one’s emotions; considered to be a personality …

Glossary Of Mental Health Terms

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The difference between the terms mental health and mental illness isn’t clear to many, and the two terms are often used as if they mean the same …

Glossary of Mental Health / Mental Illness Terminology

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This glossary of mental health and mental illness terminology is provided as a complimentary resource by Northeastern Ohio's Center for Effective Living. (440) 333 …

Glossary of commonly used mental health terms

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Glossary of commonly used mental health terms 1 Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) A nurse practitioner with prescription-writing privileges. assessment The …

Common Acronyms and Terms used in Mental Health

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Common Acronyms and Terms used in Mental Health AB 1421 or Laura’s Law - Assembly Bill 1421. Enacted in 2002, to create an ... and/or medical health disorder that an …

Behavioral Health Terms | CMS

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Care provided in a residential medical facility. Normally, the patient is admitted and spends one or more nights at the facility to ensure around-the-clock care. ...

Mental illnesses: Terms to use. Terms to avoid.

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Don’t use: “Schizophrenic; psychotic/disturbed/crazy”. Instead, use: “Person living with schizophrenia”; “Person experiencing psychosis, disorientation or hallucination”. We …