Change pro.cess
n.noun The change process is a psychology term that refers to the process of transforming one’s negative mental state into a positive one. A change process formerly takes place after an individual engages in some form of psychological treatment. There are many types of change processes that an individual can undergo. The level of difficulty […]
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
adjective dys·mor·phic \dis-ˈmȯr-fik\ BDD is a body-image disorder characterized by persistent and intrusive preoccupations with an imagined or slight defect in one’s appearance. People with BDD can dislike any part of their body, although they often find fault with their hair, skin, nose, chest, or stomach. In reality, a perceived defect may be only a slight imperfection […]
Boarding School
/bord.ing/ /school/ n.noun A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers or principals. The word ‘boarding’ is used in the sense of “bed and board,” i.e., lodging and meals. Some boarding schools also have day students who attend […]
Bipolar Disorder
/bi.pol.ar/ /dis.or.der/ n.noun Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Individuals who suffer from bipolar disorder grapple with severe afflictions and issues. A person suffering from bipolar disorder struggles with extreme, unpredictable mood swings. […]
Biology
Biology /bi.ol.ogy/ Biology is the study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution. Biology, a fundamental science course, is one of the four core classes of curriculum in high school academics, the other three being mathematics, English and social studies. Aside from being a […]
Attitude
n.noun A person’s attitude is how they feel or behave towards the environment and factors of the environment that surround them. An individual’s attitude is the general outlook and true feelings, feelings that may be negative or positive, depending on the specific entity or factor that is in question. Additionally, a person’s attitude will have […]
At – risk teens
n.noun At-risk teens are demographic used to describe teenagers who develop negative behavioral patterns and suffer in their daily life due to their life’s choices. At-Risk Teens are also referred to, perhaps more commonly, as troubled teens. The parents of teens at risk will usually notice multiple changes in the child. Changes in the at […]
Anger Issues
an·ger/ / is·sue Anger issues can be classified as either a personal problem or also an emotional disorder through a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure or hostility. Anger can be the direct result of an accumulative amount of varying factors. Anger, of course, is an inborn trait, an emotion shared by all human beings. However, […]
Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment
Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment Adolescent psychiatric treatments are treatments that are particularly specialized to treat the mental state of teenagers. Since adolescents process information differently than a fully grown adult, it is imperative that they receive treatment that best suits the needs of their mental capabilities as an individual. For this reason, it is crucial for […]
Addiction treatment
(ə-dĭk′shən) (trēt′mənt) n.noun Addiction treatment is a specialized treatment the assists those who suffer from harmful, self-destructive addictions. Addiction treatment usually referred to as, rehabilitation treatment, is a treatment facility that is staffed by psychiatric professionals. These psychiatric professionals are in charge of assisting addicts in reversing their dangerous, potentially fatal, disease of addiction. Like […]
