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Words Related to Medical Science - Mental Healthcare
Here you will learn some English words related to mental healthcare, such as "hypnosis", "mindful", and "rehab".
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autogenic training
[noun]
a from of therapy that trains patients to be able to deal with stress with positive thoughts and mental exercises
aversion therapy
[noun]
a psychotherapy designed to suppress an undesirable habit or behavior by associating it with an unpleasant effect
electroconvulsive therapy
[noun]
a psychiatric treatment that involves sending an electric current through someone's brain to cause seizures or fits
electroshock therapy
[noun]
a medical treatment that involves passing an electric current through patient's brain to induce a brief seizure
group therapy
[noun]
a type of psychotherapy in which one or more therapist works with several people at the same time
meditation
[noun]
the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind
mindful
[adjective]
fully concentrating on the present moment, particularly as a therapeutic or meditative technique
mindfulness
[noun]
a mental state achieved by maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of someone's thoughts, feelings, etc., used as a therapeutic technique
hypnosis
[noun]
a state of heightened focus and concentration in which a person becomes more responsive to suggestions
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
hypnotic
[adjective]
causing or able to induce a feeling of suspended awareness or focused concentration
psychoanalytic
[adjective]
relating to the psychological approach that explores the influence of unconscious thoughts and childhood experiences on behavior and mental health
to hypnotize
[verb]
to induce a temporary altered state of receptive focus through which a subject will respond to suggestions
hypnotism
[noun]
a method that uses focused attention and relaxation to suggest changes in behavior or thoughts
to meditate
[verb]
to focus on one's thoughts for spiritual purposes or to calm one's mind
transcendental meditation
[noun]
a type of meditation that uses a silent, mantra-based technique for relaxation and stress reduction
trance
[noun]
an altered state of consciousness characterized by focused attention, deep relaxation, and heightened suggestibility
rebirthing
[noun]
a type of psychotherapy in which the patient relives experience of being born again using controlled breathing
rehab
[noun]
the process of helping someone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol to lead a normal life again
shock therapy
[noun]
a method of treating certain mental illnesses by effecting physiological shock or by electroconvulsive therapy
therapist
[noun]
a qualified person whose job is treating people's mental issues by talking with them instead of giving them drugs
autogenic therapy
[noun]
a relaxation technique using self-suggestion and visualization for promoting mental and physical well-being
therapy
[noun]
the treatment of mental or psychological disorders by discussing someone’s problems instead of using drugs or operations
cognitive behavioral therapy
[noun]
a psychotherapy that targets negative thoughts and behaviors to address mental health issues
existential therapy
[noun]
a type of psychotherapy that addresses an individual's search for meaning and purpose in life
family therapy
[noun]
a type of counseling that addresses and improves communication and relationships within a family
EMDR
[noun]
a therapy for processing traumatic experiences using eye movements or bilateral stimulation
psychology
[noun]
a field of science that studies the mind, its functions, and how it affects behavior
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