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What is mental health?
mental health lingo - what does this word mean?

Addiction

Use of drugs or alcohol to cope with negative feelings
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ADHD

Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and difficulty concentrating
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Anorexia

Starving self and serious feelings of inadequacy
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Anxiety

Anxiety, worry, or stress that interferes with daily life
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Autism

A type of neurodivergence
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Binge Eating Disorder

Eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time and feeling out of control
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Bipolar

Significant and serious mood swings
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Borderline Personality Disorder

Inability to manage emotions effectively
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NEABPD
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Bulimia

Binge eating and then trying to get rid of what was eaten 
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Depression

Sad or depressed feelings interfering with daily life
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

​Intrusive thoughts and ritualized behaviors
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Posttraumatic Stress (PTSD)

​Persistent frightening thoughts and memories and emotional numbness
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Schizophrenia

Delusions and hallucinations that blur with reality
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