Mood Stabilizers are medications primarily used to treat mood fluctuations in Bipolar Disorder and sometimes in certain…
Mindfulness is the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental, moment-to-moment awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and…
Mental Health Stigma is the negative attitude or discrimination toward individuals with mental health conditions. It arises…
Medical Psychology applies psychological principles to the understanding and treatment of physical health conditions. Practitioners often work…
Malingering involves faking or exaggerating psychological or physical symptoms for secondary gain (e.g., financial compensation, avoiding work…
Mania is a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and heightened energy/activity levels. It’s most…
Maladaptive Behavior refers to actions or tendencies that inhibit a person’s ability to adjust healthily to particular…
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest…
Lumateperone (brand name Caplyta) is an atypical antipsychotic medication approved for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar…
Lucid Dreaming occurs when a person becomes aware that they are dreaming, often gaining some control over…