Mental Health and Wellness
Mental health, therapy, and self-care
20 wordsEnglish (United States)
/stɹɛs/
a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from demanding circumstances
noun
Examples
- She's been under a lot of stress at work.
- Stress can have a negative impact on your health.
to give particular emphasis or importance to something
verb
Examples
- I want to stress the importance of teamwork.
- She stressed that everyone must attend the meeting.
/æŋˈzaɪəti/
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
noun
Examples
- She suffers from anxiety before public speaking.
- The pandemic caused widespread anxiety among the population.
/ˈθɛɹəpi/
treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder
noun
Examples
- She has been going to therapy for anxiety.
- Physical therapy helped him recover from his injury.
/ˈkaʊnsələr/
a person trained to give guidance on personal, psychological, or professional problems
noun
Examples
- She visited a school counselor to discuss her career options.
- The counselor helped him work through his anxiety with weekly sessions.
/ˌmedɪˈteɪʃən/
the practice of focusing the mind in silence or with guided thought to achieve mental clarity or relaxation
noun
Examples
- She starts every morning with twenty minutes of meditation.
- Meditation has been shown to reduce stress and improve focus.
/ˈmaɪndfʊlnəs/
the quality of being consciously aware and attentive to the present moment without judgment
noun
Examples
- Practicing mindfulness helped her stop dwelling on past mistakes.
- The therapist encouraged mindfulness as a tool for managing chronic stress.
/ˈbɜːrnaʊt/
a state of physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork
noun
Examples
- After months of working overtime, he finally hit burnout and took a leave of absence.
- Burnout among healthcare workers has become a serious concern since the pandemic.
/ˈtrɔː.mə/
a deeply distressing experience or a physical injury
noun
Examples
- She sought therapy to deal with childhood trauma.
- The crash caused severe physical trauma to both drivers.
/ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/
confidence in and respect for one's own worth, abilities, and character
noun
Examples
- Completing the marathon gave her a significant boost in self-esteem.
- Low self-esteem in adolescence can have lasting effects on mental health.
/rɪˈzɪliəns/
the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
noun
Examples
- Her resilience helped her through hard times.
- The material has great resilience.
/ˈkoʊpɪŋ/
the process of managing stress, hardship, or difficult emotions through conscious effort or learned strategies
noun
Examples
- Journaling has become one of her primary coping mechanisms during periods of intense workplace stress.
- The therapist introduced several coping strategies to help him manage his anxiety without resorting to avoidance behaviors.
/ɡriːf/
deep sorrow, especially caused by the death of a loved one
noun
Examples
- She was overcome with grief at the news of her father's passing.
- Grief can manifest in many different ways for different people.
/ˈpænɪk/
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behavior
noun
Examples
- There was widespread panic when the alarm went off.
- Don't panic — everything will be fine.
to feel or cause to feel panic
verb
Examples
- She panicked when she couldn't find her passport.
- Don't panic the crowd.
/ˈfoʊbiə/
an extreme or irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that causes significant distress or avoidance behavior
noun
Examples
- Her phobia of enclosed spaces made commuting by subway an ordeal she had long avoided.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy has proven particularly effective in treating specific phobias by gradually exposing patients to the feared stimulus.
/əˈdɪk.ʃən/
the fact or condition of being physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity
noun
Examples
- He sought treatment for his addiction to alcohol.
- Social media addiction is a growing concern.
/ɹɪˈkʌvɚi/
a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength
noun
Examples
- She made a full recovery after the surgery.
- The economic recovery has been slow but steady.
/səˈpɔːrt ɡruːp/
a gathering of people who share a common experience or condition and meet regularly to offer each other emotional support and practical advice
noun
Examples
- After her diagnosis, she joined a support group where she found others who truly understood the daily challenges of living with chronic illness.
- The support group meets every Thursday evening and has become an indispensable source of encouragement for its members.
/ˌwɛlˈbiɪŋ/
the state of being comfortable, healthy, and content across physical, mental, and social dimensions of life
noun
Examples
- The company introduced flexible working arrangements as part of a broader initiative to improve employee well-being.
- Researchers have found that social connection is one of the strongest predictors of long-term psychological well-being.
/ˈdʒɝːnəl/
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject
noun
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- She published her research findings in a leading medical journal.
- The university library subscribes to dozens of academic journals.
a personal record of daily events, thoughts, and feelings written regularly
noun
Examples
- She has kept a journal every night since she was twelve years old.
- Writing in a journal can be a powerful tool for managing stress and emotions.
/briːð/
to take air into the lungs and then expel it; to inhale and exhale
verb
Examples
- Breathe deeply and try to relax.
- She could barely breathe in the smoke-filled room.