Words related to "Mental Health and Disorders" | Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL

Here you will learn some English words about mental health and disorders, such as "kleptomania", "BDD", "psychosis", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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monomania [noun]

an excessive and unhealthy obsession with a singular subject or idea to an extent that it becomes overwhelming and harmful

Ex: The novelist , known for his deep dives into subjects , was sometimes criticized for his apparent monomania on specific themes .

‌seasonal affective disorder [noun]

a medical condition in which one is depressed in fall and winter, particularly due to lack of sunlight

postpartum depression [noun]

a mental condition in which a woman is depressed and anxious for a period of time after giving birth to a child

anorexia [noun]

an emotional disorder in which there is a strange fear of being fat and an obsessive desire to lose weight which results in refusing to eat

anorexic [adjective]

having anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by extreme restriction of food intake

Ex: She sought therapy for her anorexic condition .

maladjusted [adjective]

emotionally unstable and unable to cope with the requirements of a healthy social life

Ex:

body dysmorphic disorder [noun]

a psychological disorder that causes a person to spend a lot of time thinking obsessively about the imaginary imperfections in their appearance

Ex: Cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT ) is commonly used to treat body dysmorphic disorder , helping individuals challenge distorted beliefs about their looks and reduce compulsive behaviors .

megalomania [noun]

a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth

Ex: The CEO 's megalomania drove the company into reckless expansion .

shock therapy [noun]

a method of treating certain mental illnesses by effecting physiological shock or by electroconvulsive therapy

psychosis [noun]

a severe mental condition in which the patient loses contact with external reality

Ex: Treatment for psychosis typically involves a combination of antipsychotic medications and psychotherapy to help manage symptoms and improve functioning .

melancholia [noun]

a severe mental condition in which the patient suffers from depression often without any apparent reason

inferiority complex [noun]

an unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy that causes one to believe they are not as competent, smart, or attractive as other people

breakdown [noun]

a condition in which a person becomes so anxious or depressed that they can no longer handle their everyday life

Ex: The financial strain of mounting debts led to a psychological breakdown for the family .

catatonia [noun]

a mental condition usually associated with schizophrenia in which the patient does not move for long time spans

pyromania [noun]

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with setting things on fire

kleptomania [noun]

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with stealing things without any financial motive

Ex: Treatment for kleptomania often involves psychotherapy , such as cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT ) , to help individuals understand and manage the underlying impulses and triggers for stealing .

hypochondria [noun]

a mental condition in which a person is constantly anxious and worried about their health

Ex: Treatment for hypochondria typically involves cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT ) to help individuals challenge and change their distorted beliefs about health and illness .

neurosis [noun]

a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed

Ex: Cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT ) is a common treatment for neurosis , helping individuals reframe negative thought patterns and reduce anxiety .

orthorexia nervosa [noun]

an eating disorder characterized by refraining from eating food that is considered unhealthy at all cost

psychotic [noun]

someone who suffers from psychosis

self-mutilation [noun]

the act of harming oneself by making wounds as a sign of mental illness

psychosomatic [adjective]

(of a physical illness) caused or aggravated by mental factors, such as stress and anxiety

manic-depressive [adjective]

relating to or suffering from bipolar disorder

persecution complex [noun]

a mental condition in which a person constantly thinks others are trying to hurt them

psychoanalysis [noun]

a method of therapy used for mental conditions which consists of the patient opening up about their past and feelings in order to find the reason for their illness

Ex: He found that psychoanalysis helped him address deep-seated fears and unresolved traumas .

psychiatry [noun]

the study of mental conditions and their treatment

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [noun]

a condition, experienced mostly by children, making them seem restless, unable to keep focus, and act impulsively

psychotherapy [noun]

the treatment of mental conditions using psychology instead of drugs

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