Mental Health / Illness Vocabulary

reaching potential after all of needs are met (in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs)

• emotions

• love and belonging

• self-actualization

personal security, job, good health

(in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs)

• safety needs

• self-actualization

• physical needs

having a sense of connection (friends, family, intimacy) in

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• safety needs

• love and belonging

• physical needs

need to satisfy basic needs of hunger, thirst, sleep, and shelter

(in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs)

• feeling recognized

• self-actualization

• physical needs

deep sadness, sorrow due to loss of someone or something

• sad

• grief

• suicide

Characteristics that make it more likely that someone will think about, attempt (try), or die by suicide.

• risk factors of suicide

• warning signs of suicide

• mental illness

important first step in helping a suicidal person is to recognize the problem as early as possible to save the person (giving away dog or college graduation ring)

• suicide

• risk factors

• warning signs

need to achieve, need to be praised or have esteem needed

(in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs)

• love & belonging

• esteem

• safety needs

Achieving the goal comes from basic needs such as food, safety, love, and self-esteem

• Maslow's hierarchy of needs

• risk factors

• self-esteem

Not being able to focus on one thing, easily get distracted

• psychosis

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)