Mental and Emotional Health

self-talk

Thoughts and feelings about oneself.

self-compassion

Treating oneself with kindness and understanding, even when experiencing setbacks and disappointments.

identity

Who you are, which includes your physical traits, social connections, and internal thoughts and feelings.

self-image

Your mental picture of yourself, which includes how you look, how you act, your skills and abilities, and your weaknesses; also called self-concept.

gratitude

Emotion that means being thankful or grateful.

trauma

Extreme stress due to deeply disturbing events, such as disasters, sexual assault, or violence.

self-esteem

How you feel about yourself.

beliefs

Ideas or thoughts a person knows to be true, based on real experiences, scientific facts, or what a person has learned from others.

mental distress

Mental and emotional state in which negative thoughts interfere with daily function for a short amount of time.

emotions

Moods or feelings you experience.

mental health conditions

Patterns of thoughts and feelings that decrease mental and emotional health.

stress

Physical, mental, and emotional reactions of your body to the challenges you face

eustress

Positive stress that encourages growth and motivation.

self-care

Practice of taking an active role in protecting your own health; involves eating healthy and getting plenty of sleep and physical activity.

relaxation response

Reaction in which the body returns to its resting state after a stressful event.

attitudes

Set ways a person thinks or feels about someone or something.

emotional awareness

Skill of knowing which emotions you feel, and why.

emotional intelligence

Skill of understanding, controlling, and expressing your emotions and sensing the emotions of others.

toxic stress

Stress caused by repeated, long-lasting exposure to severe stressors, such as neglect and abuse, violence, or loss of a loved one.

distress

Stress that causes negative feelings and harmful health effects.

resilience

Ability to bounce back from traumatic or stressful events.

optimism

Ability to keep a positive outlook and focus on the good aspects of stressful situations.

empathy

Ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes, and to understand someone else's wants, needs, and viewpoints.

stressor

Any factor that causes stress.