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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a from of therapy that trains patients to be able to deal with stress with positive thoughts and mental exercises
a psychotherapy designed to suppress an undesirable habit or behavior by associating it with an unpleasant effect
a psychiatric treatment that involves sending an electric current through someone's brain to cause seizures or fits
a medical treatment that involves passing an electric current through patient's brain to induce a brief seizure
a type of psychotherapy in which one or more therapists work with several people at the same time
the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind
fully aware and attentive to the current moment, actions, or surroundings
a mental state achieved by maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, etc., used as a therapeutic technique
a state of heightened focus and concentration in which a person becomes more responsive to suggestions
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
relating to or induced by hypnosis
relating to the psychological approach that explores the influence of unconscious thoughts and childhood experiences on behavior and mental health
to induce a temporary altered state of receptive focus through which a subject will respond to suggestions
a method that uses focused attention and relaxation to suggest changes in behavior or thoughts
to focus on one's thoughts for spiritual purposes or to calm one's mind
able to help one feel calm, focused, and thoughtful
a type of meditation that uses a silent, mantra-based technique for relaxation and stress reduction
an altered state of consciousness characterized by focused attention, deep relaxation, and heightened suggestibility
a type of psychotherapy in which the patient relives experience of being born again using controlled breathing
the process of helping someone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol to lead a normal life again
a method of treating certain mental illnesses by effecting physiological shock or by electroconvulsive therapy
a qualified person whose job is treating people's mental issues by talking with them instead of giving them drugs
a relaxation technique using self-suggestion and visualization for promoting mental and physical well-being
the treatment of mental or psychological disorders by discussing someone's problems instead of using drugs or operations
a psychotherapy that targets negative thoughts and behaviors to address mental health issues
a type of psychotherapy that addresses an individual's search for meaning and purpose in life
a type of counseling that addresses and improves communication and relationships within a family
a therapy for processing traumatic experiences using eye movements or bilateral stimulation
a field of science that studies the mind, its functions, and how it affects behavior
a process of providing guidance, support, and advice to someone facing personal, emotional, or psychological challenges
