Mental Health
Terminology Worksheet
Andy Dieu
03/02/22
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Name(s): _______________________________________
Date: ______________
Period: ________
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Search for the terms below and in your own words, explain each topic in a sentence or
two.
1. Dyslexia
Inability to process words and speech, therefore, creating a difficulty in reading and writing.
2. Amnesia
The partial loss of memory, either temporarily or permanently, with difficulty remembering.
3. Psychiatrist
Specialist who excels in treating, preventing, and diagnosis of mental, behavioral, and personality d
4. Psychologist
An individual who is trained in one or more branches in psychology. These individuals must have a
5. Eating Disorders
A pathological disturbance in the way an individual consumes and views foods. Some examples are
6. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A disorder that's characterized by frequent intrusive thoughts that lead to rituals or actions to neutra
7. Phobias
The irrational fear of a specific situation or a certain thing.
8. Addiction
The psychological or physical dependancy on a certain substance (drugs) and or alcohol.
9. Social Worker
People who work in settings to protect families or vulnerable children.
10. Therapist
Person who has been trained in practice of treating mental or physical disorders through the use of