| Term | Definition |
|---|
| POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS SYNDROME | symptoms include flashbacks of the trauma |
| STIGMA | mark of social disgrace |
| GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME | the stress response |
| CORTISOL | damaging stress hormone |
| HOSPICE | care for the terminally ill |
| BRAIN DEATH | no brain activity |
| DEFENSE MECHANISMS | denial is an example of these |
| SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER | treatment includes light therapy |
| PERSONALITY | one's unique set of characteristics |
| THANATOLOGY | study of death and dying |
| CLINICAL DEATH | heart and lungs stop |
| SELF ESTEEM | how you feel about yourself |
| DISTRESS | "bad" stress |
| MENTAL ILLNESSES | brain disorders |
| BIPOLAR DISORDER | manic depression |
| SEROTININ | neurotransmitter that helps with depression |
| EUSTRESS | "good" stress |
| STRESSORS | causes of stress |
| ENDORPHINS | body's natural pain killers |
| DEPRESSION | overwhelming sadness requiring treatment |
| PYSCHOSOMATIC | mind-body connection |
| EMOTIONS | feelings |
| ADRENALINE | released during the alarm stage of stress |
| DYSTHYMIA | minor depression |
| STRESS | body's way of adapting to the demands of life |
Combine with other sets
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