English Adjectives Related to "The Mind and Psyche"

psychiatric

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relating to the study and treatment of mental illness

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She sought psychiatric help to manage her anxiety disorder.

Psychiatric medications can help alleviate symptoms of depression.

bipolar

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experiencing or relating to alternating periods of high and low moods, known as mania and depression

psychotic

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(of a mental condition) affecting brain processes so severely that makes one unable to tell the difference between reality and fantasy

psychological

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relating to or affecting the mind or the mental state

autistic

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having autism spectrum disorder, a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior

psychedelic

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(medicine) inducing vivid sensory perceptions, altered states of consciousness, or heightened awareness, often associated with hallucinogenic effects

subconscious

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operating below conscious awareness, influencing thoughts and actions

freudian

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relating to the theories or concepts developed by Sigmund Freud

behavioral

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related to actions or conduct, particularly in terms of psychology or observable behavior

autonomic

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relating to bodily functions that occur automatically, without conscious effort or control

instinctive

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relating to actions or behaviors that occur naturally, without conscious thought or learning

cognitive

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referring to mental processes involved in understanding, thinking, and remembering

motivational

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encouraging or inspiring action or behavior

mental

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happening or related to someone's mind, involving thoughts, feelings, and cognitive processes

meditative

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able to help one feel calm, focused, and thoughtful

psychoanalytic

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relating to the psychological approach that explores the influence of unconscious thoughts and childhood experiences on behavior and mental health

neurotic

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relating to mental instability with excessive anxiety, irrational fears, and obsessive thoughts

volitional

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(of actions or decisions) made consciously and deliberately

avoidant

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having the tendency to actively avoid or evade specific situations, emotions, or responsibilities due to discomfort or fear

intellectual

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relating to or involving the use of reasoning and understanding capacity

nonintellectual

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