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Anxiety
Malayalam: ഉത്കണ്ഠ
A state of excessive worry, tension, or fear.
Example: Anxiety made it hard for her to focus during work meetings.
Agoraphobia
Malayalam: തുറന്ന/കൂട്ടം കൂടിയ ഇടങ്ങളിലെ ഭയം
Fear of places where escape feels difficult.
Example: Her agoraphobia made leaving home hard.
Anticipatory Anxiety
Malayalam: മുൻകൂർ ഉത്കണ്ഠ
Worry about future events before they happen.
Example: He felt anxious days before the exam.
Avoidance
Malayalam: ഒഴിവാക്കൽ
Staying away from anxiety-triggering situations.
Example: She avoided crowds due to anxiety.
Anticipatory Fear
Malayalam: മുൻകൂട്ടി അനുഭവിക്കുന്ന ഭയം
Fear before an upcoming event.
Example: He feared interviews days in advance.
Anhedonia
Malayalam: ആനന്ദം അനുഭവിക്കാനില്ലായ്മ
Inability to feel pleasure.
Example: Music no longer made her happy due to anhedonia.
Avolition
Malayalam: പ്രേരണയില്ലായ്മ
Lack of motivation to do tasks.
Example: Avolition made it hard for him to get out of bed.
Appetite Changes
Malayalam: ഭക്ഷണശീല മാറ്റം
Eating more or less than usual.
Example: Stress reduced his appetite.
Avoidance Behaviour
Malayalam: ഒഴിവാക്കുന്ന പെരുമാറ്റം
Avoiding reminders of trauma.
Example: She avoided driving after the accident.
Acceptance Skills
Malayalam: അംഗീകരണ കഴിവുകൾ
Allowing emotions without fighting them.
Example: Acceptance helped her deal with loss.
Anchoring Technique
Malayalam: മനസ്സിനെ സ്ഥിരപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന രീതിയ
Focusing on a stable point.
Example: Breathing served as his anchor.
Art Therapy
Malayalam: കലയുടെ സഹായത്തോടെ തെറാപ്പി
Using creative expression for healing.
Example: Art therapy helped her express emotions.
Attention Span
Malayalam: ശ്രദ്ധ നിലനിൽക്കുന്ന സമയം
How long one can focus.
Example: Short attention span affected learning.
Attachment Styles
Malayalam: ബന്ധ ശൈലികൾ
Patterns of forming emotional bonds.
Example: Her attachment style affected her relationships.
Avoidant Attachment
Malayalam: ഒഴിവാക്കുന്നബന്ധം
Avoiding emotional closeness.
Example: He withdrew due to avoidant attachment.
Anxious Attachment
Malayalam: ഉത്കണ്ഠാഭരിതബന്ധം
Fear of abandonment.
Example: She worried whenever her partner was silent.
Attachment Wound
Malayalam: ബന്ധത്തിലുണ്ടാകുന്ന വികാരമുറിവ്
Pain from betrayal or abandonment.
Example: An attachment wound made trust difficult.
Antidepressants
Malayalam: വിഷാദവിരുദ്ധ മരുന്നുകൾ
Medicines that reduce depression.
Example: Antidepressants improved her mood.
Antipsychotics
Malayalam: ഭ്രാന്ത്ദൂരീകരണ മരുന്നുകൾ
Medicines for psychosis and severe mood issues.
Example: Antipsychotics reduced his hallucinations.
Anxiolytics
Malayalam: ഉത്കണ്ഠനിവാരക മരുന്നുകൾ
Medicines that reduce anxiety.
Example: Anxiolytics helped during severe panic.
Adaptive Thinking
Malayalam: അനുകൂല ചിന്ത
Ability to adjust thinking during stress.
Example: Adaptive thinking reduced her anxiety.
Adaptive Routine
Malayalam: അനുകൂല ദിനചര്യ
Flexible schedule that adjusts to needs.
Example: An adaptive routine improved his productivity.
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Breathing Exercises
Malayalam: ശ്വാസ പരിശീലനം
Controlled breathing to reduce anxiety.
Example: Deep breathing calmed her before sleep.
Bipolar I Disorder
Malayalam: ബൈപോളർ തരം 1
Mania and depression episodes.
Example: Manic episodes affected his functioning.
Bipolar II Disorder
Malayalam: ബൈപോളർ തരം 2
Hypomania and depression.
Example: He experienced brief highs and long lows.
Body Memories
Malayalam: ശരീര ഓർമ്മകൾ
Trauma stored physically.
Example: Her body tensed without reason.
Behaviour Activation
Malayalam: പ്രവർത്തന സജീവീകരണം
Increasing meaningful activities.
Example: Behaviour activation improved her mood.
Behaviour Modification
Malayalam: പെരുമാറ്റ മാറ്റം
Changing behaviour patterns.
Example: Behaviour modification improved habits.
Biofeedback
Malayalam: ശരീര പ്രവർത്തനം നിരീക്ഷിച്ച് നിയന്ത്രിക്കുക
Controlling body reactions using sensors.
Example: Biofeedback reduced his headaches.
Behavioural Contract
Malayalam: പെരുമാറ്റ കരാര്
Written agreement to change behaviour.
Example: A contract helped him stay consistent.
Boundaries
Malayalam: പരിധികൾ
Personal limits in relationships.
Example: Setting boundaries reduced her stress.
Boundary Setting (Family)
Malayalam: കുടുംബത്തിൽ പരിധികൾ നിശ്ചയിക്കൽ
Establishing personal limits within family.
Example: Boundary setting improved her emotional safety.
Burnout
Malayalam: മാനसിക ക്ഷീണം
Exhaustion from long-term stress.
Example: Burnout made him lose motivation.
Benzodiazepines
Malayalam: ബെൻസോഡയസപ്പീൻസ്
Fast-acting anxiety medications.
Example: Benzodiazepines helped her sleep temporarily.
Boundary Violation
Malayalam: പരിധി ലംഘനം
Crossing someone's emotional or physical limits.
Example: Constant boundary violations damaged trust.
Behaviour Pattern
Malayalam: പെരുമാറ്റ മാതൃക
Repeated ways of acting.
Example: Therapy helped change negative behaviour patterns.
Behavioural Insight
Malayalam: പെരുമാറ്റത്തെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള അറിവ്
Understanding the reasons behind actions.
Example: Therapy helped him gain behavioural insight.
Behavioural Consistency
Malayalam: പെരുമാറ്റ സ്ഥിരത
Acting reliably and predictably.
Example: Behavioural consistency improved her routines.
Behavioural Awareness
Malayalam: പെരുമാറ്റ ബോധം
Understanding why we act certain ways.
Example: Behavioural awareness helped her stop impulsive comments.
Behavioural Reset
Malayalam: പെരുമാറ്റ പുനഃക്രമീകരണം
Restarting habits or routines.
Example: He did a behavioural reset after burnout.
Behavioural Activation
Malayalam: പെരുമാറ്റ സജീവീകരണം
Engaging in positive activities to improve mood.
Example: Behavioural activation helped lift her depression.
Breathwork
Malayalam: ശ്വാസ പരിശീലനം
Therapeutic breathing practices.
Example: Breathwork eased her anxiety.
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Compulsions
Malayalam: നിർബന്ധിത പ്രവർത്തികൾ
Repetitive acts performed to reduce anxiety.
Example: He checked the door lock multiple times.
Catastrophizing
Malayalam: ഏറ്റവും മോശം സംഭവിക്കും എന്ന് കരുതുക
Imagining worst-case outcomes.
Example: He assumed a minor symptom meant a major illness.
Cognitive Distortions
Malayalam: തെറ്റായ ചിന്തകൾ
Irrational thinking patterns.
Example: She assumed everyone disliked her.
Checking Behaviour
Malayalam: വീണ്ടും പരിശോധിക്കൽ
Repeating checks to reduce doubt.
Example: He kept checking his wallet repeatedly.
Cyclothymia
Malayalam: സൈക്ലോതൈമിയ
Milder chronic mood swings.
Example: She had years of emotional ups and downs.
Cognitive Slowing
Malayalam: ചിന്ത മന്ദഗതിയിൽ
Slowed thought processing.
Example: He struggled to concentrate due to cognitive slowing.
C-PTSD
Malayalam: സങ്കീർണ്ണ PTSD
PTSD from long-term trauma.
Example: Years of abuse led to C-PTSD.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
Malayalam: മാനസിക-പ്രവർത്തന തെറാപ്പി
Therapy that changes unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Example: CBT helped her challenge negative thoughts.
Cognitive Restructuring
Malayalam: ചിന്ത പുനർരൂപപ്പെടുത്തൽ
Challenging negative thoughts.
Example: She replaced negative beliefs with realistic ones.
Coping Skills
Malayalam: പ്രതിരോധ കഴിവുകൾ
Tools to handle stress.
Example: Coping skills helped him stay calm.
Chain Analysis
Malayalam: സംഭവങ്ങളുടെ ശൃംഖല വിലയിരുത്തൽ
Breaking events into steps.
Example: Chain analysis revealed triggers.
Cognitive Reappraisal
Malayalam: ചിന്തയെ പുതുക്കി വിലയിരുത്തൽ
Reinterpreting situations to reduce emotional impact.
Example: Reappraisal helped her stay calm.
Child Development
Malayalam: ശിശുവികാസം
How a child grows emotionally, physically, and mentally.
Example: Tracking child development helps identify delays early.
Codependency
Malayalam: അതി ആശ്രയം
Relying too much on others emotionally.
Example: Codependency made her ignore her needs.
Conflict Resolution
Malayalam: തർക്ക പരിഹാരം
Managing disagreements effectively.
Example: Healthy conflict resolution strengthened their relationship.
Co-Parenting
Malayalam: ചേർന്നുള്ള മാതാപിതൃപരിപാലനം
Parents working together after separation.
Example: Healthy co-parenting reduced stress for the child.
Clinical Diagnosis
Malayalam: ക്ലിനിക്കൽ രോഗനിർണയം
Formal identification of a mental condition.
Example: A clinical diagnosis helped guide treatment.
Comorbidity
Malayalam: ഒരുമിച്ചുണ്ടാകുന്ന രോഗങ്ങൾ
Presence of two or more conditions at the same time.
Example: Anxiety and depression comorbidity is common.
Crisis Intervention
Malayalam: അടിയന്തര മാനസിക ഇടപെടൽ
Immediate support during severe distress.
Example: Crisis intervention prevented harm.
Coping Mechanism
Malayalam: സമ്മർദ്ദം കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യാനുള്ള രീതി
Method used to deal with emotional stress.
Example: Walking became her main coping mechanism.
Cognitive Flexibility
Malayalam: ചിന്തയിൽ ലാഘവം
Ability to shift between different ideas.
Example: Improving cognitive flexibility reduced her rigidity.
Core Beliefs
Malayalam: മുഖ്യ വിശ്വാസങ്ങൾ
Deeply held assumptions about self and world.
Example: Negative core beliefs fuelled his anxiety.
Cognitive Load
Malayalam: മാനസിക ഭാരം
Mental effort required to process information.
Example: High cognitive load made tasks overwhelming.
Cognitive Overload
Malayalam: ബൗദ്ധിക അധിഭാരം
Mind overwhelmed with too much information.
Example: Too many tasks caused cognitive overload.
Cognitive Strength
Malayalam: ബൗദ്ധിക ശക്തി
Mental ability to think clearly and solve problems.
Example: Puzzles improved her cognitive strength.
Calming Strategies
Malayalam: ശമനരീതികൾ
Methods for reducing distress.
Example: Calming strategies helped him during panic.
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Derealisation
Malayalam: യാഥാർത്ഥ്യമല്ലെന്ന് തോന്നുക
Feeling the world is unreal.
Example: Stress caused episodes of derealisation.
Depersonalization
Malayalam: സ്വയം യഥാർത്ഥ്യമല്ലെന്ന് തോന്നുക
Feeling detached from oneself.
Example: She felt outside her body during panic.
Depression
Malayalam: വിഷാദം
Persistent sadness affecting daily life.
Example: Depression made her lose interest in hobbies.
Dissociation
Malayalam: മനസ്സിൽ നിന്ന് വേർപെടൽ
Disconnection from reality or self.
Example: She dissociated during extreme stress.
DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
Malayalam: ഡയറക്ടിക്കൽബീഹേവിയർ തെറാപ്പി
Skills-based therapy for emotional regulation.
Example: DBT improved her distress tolerance.
Distress Tolerance
Malayalam: വേദന സഹിക്കാൻ കഴിയുക
Managing intense emotions.
Example: She used distress tolerance during crisis.
Dyslexia
Malayalam: വായന ബുദ്ധിമുട്ട്
Reading disorder.
Example: Dyslexia made spelling difficult.
Dysgraphia
Malayalam: എഴുത്ത് ബുദ്ധിമുട്ട്
Writing disorder.
Example: Dysgraphia affected his handwriting.
Dyscalculia
Malayalam: ഗണിത ബുദ്ധിമുട്ട്
Math learning disorder.
Example: Dyscalculia made numbers confusing.
Disorganized Attachment
Malayalam: ക്രമരഹിത ബന്ധം
Mix of fear and avoidance.
Example: Disorganized attachment made relationships unstable.
Digital Detox
Malayalam: ഡിജിറ്റൽ ഉപകരണങ്ങളിൽ നിന്ന് വിടവ്
Break from screens for mental clarity.
Example: A weekend detox refreshed her mind.
Daily Functioning
Malayalam: ദൈനംദിന പ്രവർത്തനം
Ability to manage everyday tasks.
Example: Anxiety affected her daily functioning.
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Exposure Hierarchy
Malayalam: ഭയങ്ങളുടെ പടിവാതില് പട്ടിക
Step-by-step fear-facing list.
Example: Therapy used an exposure hierarchy.
Emotional Flooding
Malayalam: വികാരങ്ങളുടെ അമിതൊഴുക്ക്
Overwhelming emotional intensity.
Example: She shut down during emotional flooding.
Emotional Numbness
Malayalam: വिकാരമില്ലായ്മ
Feeling disconnected.
Example: She felt numb despite good news.
Energy Drain
Malayalam: ഊർജ ക്ഷയം
Persistent tiredness.
Example: Even resting didn’t fix her energy drain.
Emotional Flashback
Malayalam: വികാരങ്ങളുടെ പെട്ടെന്നുള്ള പുനർ അനുഭവം
Sudden surge of traumatic emotions.
Example: A smell caused an emotional flashback.
Emotional Triggers
Malayalam: വികാര ഉത്തേജനങ്ങൾ
Stimuli that activate strong emotions.
Example: Critical comments triggered her sadness.
Emotional Shutdown
Malayalam: വികാര പൂട്ടൽ
Going numb during overwhelm.
Example: He emotionally shut down during conflict.
Exposure Therapy
Malayalam: ഭയങ്ങളെ നേരിടുന്ന തെറാപ്പി
Facing fears gradually.
Example: Exposure therapy reduced her phobia.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation)
Malayalam: കണ്ണുചലനത്താൽ ട്രോമ കുറയ്ക്കുന്ന രീതിയ
Trauma therapy using guided eye movements.
Example: EMDR helped him process trauma.
Early Intervention
Malayalam: തുടക്കത്തിൽ ചികിത്സ തുടങ്ങൽ
Therapy started at a young age.
Example: Early intervention improved speech.
Emotional Regulation
Malayalam: വികാര നിയന്ത്രണം
Managing emotions effectively.
Example: He practiced emotional regulation daily.
Emotional Neglect
Malayalam: വികാര അവഗണന
Not providing emotional care.
Example: Childhood emotional neglect affected her adult life.
Emotional Intimacy
Malayalam: വികാര അടുപ്പം
Sharing deep emotional connection.
Example: Their emotional intimacy grew over time.
Emotional Withdrawal
Malayalam: വികാര പിന്മാറ്റം
Pulling away emotionally during conflict.
Example: His emotional withdrawal confused his partner.
ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
Malayalam: ഇലക്ട്രോ കൺവൾസീവ് തെറാപ്പി
A treatment using controlled electrical stimulation for severe depression.
Example: ECT was recommended after medications failed.
Emotional Wellness
Malayalam: വികാരാരോഗ്യം
Ability to understand and manage emotions.
Example: Journaling improved her emotional wellness.
Emotional Resilience
Malayalam: വികാരശക്തി
Ability to bounce back from challenges.
Example: Her emotional resilience grew over time.
Emotional Expression
Malayalam: വികാരപ്രകടനം
Communicating feelings openly.
Example: Therapy improved his emotional expression.
Emotional Maturity
Malayalam: വികാര പ്രായപൂർത്തി
Ability to manage emotions responsibly.
Example: His emotional maturity improved after therapy.
Emotional Fatigue
Malayalam: വികാര ക്ഷീണം
Tiredness from dealing with intense emotions.
Example: Continuous arguments caused emotional fatigue.
Emotional Boundaries
Malayalam: വികാരപരമായ പരിധികൾ
Limits that protect emotional wellbeing.
Example: Setting emotional boundaries reduced stress.
Emotional Vulnerability
Malayalam: വികാര പരുക്കൻ നില
Being open to emotional experiences.
Example: She practiced emotional vulnerability in therapy.
Emotional Awareness
Malayalam: വികാര ബോധം
Recognising one’s own emotions.
Example: Greater emotional awareness improved her decisions.
Emotional Overload
Malayalam: വികാര അധിഭാരം
Too many emotions at once.
Example: Stressful days caused emotional overload.
Emotional Anchoring
Malayalam: വികാര നങ്കൂരം
Using grounding cues to stabilise emotions.
Example: A deep breath served as her emotional anchor.
Emotional Balance
Malayalam: വികാര സമതുലന
Managing feelings without extremes.
Example: Therapy helped him regain emotional balance.
Emotional Reset
Malayalam: വികാര പുനഃക്രമീകരണം
Returning to an emotionally calm baseline.
Example: A walk outside helped her emotional reset.
Emotional Tracking
Malayalam: വികാരങ്ങൾ നിരീക്ഷിക്കൽ
Keeping note of daily emotional changes.
Example: Emotional tracking helped her identify patterns.
Emotional Stability
Malayalam: വികാര സ്ഥിരത
Consistent and balanced emotional state.
Example: Meditation improved her emotional stability.
Emotional Growth
Malayalam: വികാര വളർച്ച
Ability to evolve emotionally over time.
Example: She experienced emotional growth after therapy.
Emotional Insight
Malayalam: വികാര അവബോധം
Understanding the root of emotions.
Example: Emotional insight helped him resolve conflicts.
Emotional Processing
Malayalam: വികാരങ്ങളെ മനസ്സിലാക്കിയും കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്തും പോകൽ
Working through emotions effectively.
Example: Emotional processing helped her heal from trauma.
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Fight-or-Flight Response
Malayalam: പോറാട്ടം–ഓട്ടം പ്രതികരണം
Body’s automatic reaction to danger.
Example: Her fight-or-flight response activated during the loud noise.
Freeze Response
Malayalam: നിശ്ചല പ്രതികരണം
Becoming stuck or unable to act during fear.
Example: He froze during the exam due to panic.
Fatigue
Malayalam: ക്ഷീണം
Extreme tiredness.
Example: Fatigue made work difficult.
Flashbacks
Malayalam: പഴയ സംഭവങ്ങൾ വീണ്ടും അനുഭവിക്കുന്നത്
Re-experiencing traumatic events.
Example: Flashbacks disturbed his sleep.
Freeze Response
Malayalam: നിശ്ചല പ്രതികരണം
Immobilisation during fear.
Example: He froze when he heard shouting.
Fear Ladder
Malayalam: ഭയങ്ങളുടെ പടിവാതില്
Ranked list of fears.
Example: They used a fear ladder for exposure.
Family Dynamics
Malayalam: കുടുംബ പ്രവർത്തനരീതികൾ
Patterns within family relationships.
Example: Unhealthy family dynamics caused constant tension.
Follow-Up Consultation
Malayalam: തുടർപരിശോധന
Regular check-ins to monitor progress.
Example: Her follow-up consultation went well.
Future Self Visualization
Malayalam: ഭാവിയിലെ സ്വയം കാണൽ
Imagining a healthier, improved version of oneself.
Example: Future self visualization motivated him to change habits.
Fear Response
Malayalam: ഭയ പ്രതികരണം
Automatic reaction to perceived danger.
Example: Her fear response activated during arguments.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Malayalam: പൊതുവായ ഉത്കണ്ഠാ രോഗം
Long-term uncontrollable worry about daily events.
Example: With GAD, he worried constantly even when everything was fine.
Grounding Techniques
Malayalam: യാഥാർത്ഥ്യത്തിലേക്ക് തിരിച്ചുവരല്
Exercises to return to the present moment.
Example: She used grounding during panic.
Grounding Exercises
Malayalam: യാഥാർത്ഥ്യത്തിലേക്ക് തിരിച്ചു കൊണ്ടുവരുന്ന പരിശീലനങ്ങൾ
Connecting to the present.
Example: Grounding stopped her panic.
Gaslighting
Malayalam: മാനോനിയന്ത്രണം
Making someone doubt their reality.
Example: Gaslighting made her question her memory.
Generational Trauma
Malayalam: തലമുറ ട്രോമ
Trauma passed across generations.
Example: Generational trauma affected communication patterns.
Gratitude Practice
Malayalam: നന്ദിയുടെ ശീലം
Regularly noticing things to appreciate.
Example: Gratitude practice made her more positive.
Grief Processing
Malayalam: ദുഃഖം കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യൽ
Working through emotions after loss.
Example: She took time for grief processing.
Goal Setting
Malayalam: ലക്ഷ്യനിർണ്ണയം
Planning achievable and meaningful goals.
Example: Goal setting helped her stay focused.
Grounded Presence
Malayalam: സ്ഥിരതയുള്ള സാന്നിധ്യം
Staying emotionally steady in the moment.
Example: Breathing exercises helped him maintain grounded presence.
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Health Anxiety
Malayalam: ആരോഗ്യത്തെ കുറിച്ചുള്ള അമിത ഭയം
Constant worry about having serious illness.
Example: He googled every symptom due to health anxiety.
Hypervigilance
Malayalam: അത്യധിക ജാഗ്രത
Constantly scanning the environment for danger.
Example: She became hypervigilant after the incident.
Hyperarousal
Malayalam: അമിത ഉണർവ്
Increased alertness and reactivity.
Example: He startled easily after trauma.
Hypomania
Malayalam: ഹൈപ്പോമാനിയ
Mild elevated mood.
Example: He felt unusually energetic for days.
Hopelessness
Malayalam: പ്രതീക്ഷയില്ലായ്മ
Feeling nothing will improve.
Example: Hopelessness made him give up easily.
Hyperstartle
Malayalam: പെട്ടെന്ന് കടുത്ത ഭ്രമിക്കൽ
Extreme startle response.
Example: He jumped at small sounds.
Habit Reversal
Malayalam: ശീല തിരുത്തൽ
Replacing harmful habits.
Example: Habit reversal reduced nail biting.
Habit Formation
Malayalam: ശീല രൂപപ്പെടുത്തൽ
Creating new habits.
Example: Small steps aided habit formation.
Hyperactivity
Malayalam: അതിസജീവത
Excessive movement and restlessness.
Example: Hyperactivity made sitting still hard.
Healthy Coping Strategies
Malayalam: ആരോഗ്യകരമായ നേരിടൽ രീതികൾ
Helpful responses to stress.
Example: Walking became her healthy coping strategy.
Holistic Wellness
Malayalam: സമഗ്ര ആരോഗ്യശൈലി
Overall balance of physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
Example: Holistic wellness encouraged her to improve sleep and diet.
Healthy Routine
Malayalam: ആരോഗ്യകരമായ ദിനചര്യ
Daily habits that support wellbeing.
Example: A healthy routine improved his sleep.
Habit Loop
Malayalam: ശീലചക്രം
Cue–routine–reward cycle that forms habits.
Example: Understanding the habit loop helped him quit smoking.
Healthy Boundaries
Malayalam: ആരോഗ്യകരമായ പരിധികൾ
Limits that protect mental and emotional wellbeing.
Example: Healthy boundaries improved her relationships.
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Intrusive Thoughts
Malayalam: അനിഷ്ട ചിന്തകൾ
Unwanted disturbing thoughts that appear suddenly.
Example: He had intrusive thoughts during stress.
Irritability
Malayalam: അസ്വസ്ഥത
Becoming easily annoyed.
Example: Stress increased his irritability.
Intrusion
Malayalam: മനസ്സിലേയ്ക്ക് അനിഷ്ടമായി കടന്നവരൽ
Sudden disturbing thoughts.
Example: Intrusions bothered him during work.
Inner Turmoil
Malayalam: അന്തര സംഘർഷം
Deep emotional struggle.
Example: Memories created inner turmoil.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Malayalam: അന്തർബന്ധ കഴിവുകൾ
Skills for healthy communication.
Example: She improved relationships using these skills.
Inner Child Work
Malayalam: ഉള്ളിലെ കുഞ്ഞിനെ സുഖപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന പ്രവർത്തനം
Healing childhood wounds.
Example: Inner child work improved her self-esteem.
Impulse Control
Malayalam: ആവേശ നിയന്ത്രണം
Resisting sudden urges.
Example: Therapy improved his impulse control.
Impulsivity
Malayalam: ആവേശപരമായ പ്രവർത്തനം
Acting without thinking.
Example: Impulsivity caused frequent interruptions.
Informed Consent
Malayalam: അറിയിച്ച സമ്മതം
Understanding and agreeing to treatment.
Example: He signed informed consent before starting medication.
Identity Crisis
Malayalam: സ്വത്വ പ്രതിസന്ധി
Confusion about self or purpose.
Example: He went through an identity crisis in college.
Inner Critic
Malayalam: ആന്തര വിമർശകൻ
Harsh self-judgment in the mind.
Example: Her inner critic made her doubt herself.
Inner Peace
Malayalam: ആന്തരിക സമാധാനം
A calm and balanced mental state.
Example: Meditation helped her find inner peace.
Impulse Management
Malayalam: ആവേശ നിയന്ത്രണം
Controlling sudden urges.
Example: Impulse management reduced overspending.
Inner Strength
Malayalam: ആന്തര ശക്തി
Emotional resilience and mental toughness.
Example: Challenges revealed her inner strength.
Inner Dialogue
Malayalam: ആന്തര സംഭാഷണം
Conversation happening inside one’s mind.
Example: Her inner dialogue became more positive.
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Journaling
Malayalam: ദിനസരിയിൽ എഴുതൽ
Writing thoughts to reduce stress.
Example: Journaling helped him track emotions.
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Low Mood
Malayalam: കുറഞ്ഞ മനോഭാവം
Feeling sad or empty.
Example: She experienced low mood for weeks.
Lethargy
Malayalam: മന്ദഗതിയുള്ള ക്ഷീണം
Low energy and motivation.
Example: Lethargy stopped her from doing chores.
Loss of Interest
Malayalam: താൽപര്യം നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടൽ
Reduced enjoyment of activities.
Example: He quit hobbies due to lack of interest.
Learning Disorder
Malayalam: പഠന അസ്വസ്ഥത
Difficulty with academic skills.
Example: A learning disorder affected her reading speed.
Love Languages
Malayalam: സ്നേഹഭാഷകൾ
Ways people express and receive love.
Example: Understanding love languages improved their bond.
Lifestyle Modification
Malayalam: ജീവിതശൈലിയിൽ മാറ്റം
Changing daily habits for better health.
Example: Lifestyle modification reduced his anxiety.
Life Skills Training
Malayalam: ജീവിത കഴിവുകളുടെ പരിശീലനം
Learning practical and emotional skills.
Example: Life skills training improved his confidence.
Lifestyle Balance
Malayalam: ജീവിതശൈലി സമതുലനം
Maintaining healthy proportions of work, rest, and leisure.
Example: He improved his lifestyle balance after burnout.
Life Balance
Malayalam: ജീവിത സമതുലനം
Maintaining harmony between personal, emotional, and work life.
Example: Achieving life balance improved her happiness.
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Muscle Tension
Malayalam: പേശി കടുപ്പം
Tightness due to stress.
Example: Stress caused shoulder tension.
Mental Compulsions
Malayalam: മനോനിർബന്ധ പ്രവർത്തികൾ
Repetitive mental rituals.
Example: She repeated phrases in her mind to reduce fear.
Major Depressive Disorder
Malayalam: പ്രധാന വിഷാദരോഗം
Severe long-term depression.
Example: He was diagnosed with MDD after weeks of low mood.
Mania
Malayalam: മാനിയ
Extreme elevated mood and energy.
Example: His manic episode led to risky spending.
Mood Swings
Malayalam: മനോഭാവം മാറുക
Emotional ups and downs.
Example: His mood swings confused others.
Melancholia
Malayalam: ആഴത്തിലുള്ള വിഷാദാവസ്ഥ
Severe depressive state.
Example: Melancholic depression worsened in mornings.
Mindfulness
Malayalam: ശ്രദ്ധയോടെ ഇപ്പോഴത്തെ നിമിഷം അനുഭവിക്കൽ
Staying aware of the present moment.
Example: Mindfulness reduced his stress.
Mindful Awareness
Malayalam: ശ്രദ്ധയോടെ നിലവിലെ നിമിഷം തിരിച്ചറിയല്
Observing thoughts without judgment.
Example: Mindful awareness helped her stay calm.
Motivational Interviewing
Malayalam: പ്രേരണ വർദ്ധിപ്പിക്കുന്ന കൗൺസലിംഗ്
Therapy that strengthens motivation for change.
Example: MI helped him quit smoking.
Music Therapy
Malayalam: സംഗീത തെറാപ്പി
Healing through music.
Example: Music therapy reduced his anxiety.
Meltdown
Malayalam: വികാര തകരാർ
Uncontrollable emotional outburst.
Example: Noise triggered his meltdown.
Mind–Body Connection
Malayalam: മനസ്–ശരീരം ബന്ധം
Link between emotional and physical health.
Example: Stress headaches showed the mind–body connection.
Mindful Eating
Malayalam: ശ്രദ്ധയോടെ ഭക്ഷണം കഴിക്കൽ
Eating with awareness of hunger and fullness.
Example: Mindful eating reduced her overeating.
Mood Stabilizers
Malayalam: മനോഭാവം സ്ഥിരപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന മരുന്നുകൾ
Medications for bipolar mood swings.
Example: Mood stabilizers prevented manic episodes.
Medication Adherence
Malayalam: മരുന്ന് സ്ഥിരമായി എടുക്കൽ
Taking medication as prescribed.
Example: Good adherence improved his recovery.
Maintenance Phase
Malayalam: പരിപാലന ഘട്ടം
Stage focused on preventing relapse.
Example: She remained stable in the maintenance phase.
Mindful Breathing
Malayalam: ശ്രദ്ധാഭാസ ശ്വാസം
Focused breathing for relaxation.
Example: Mindful breathing reduced her panic.
Maladaptive Coping
Malayalam: അനാരോഗ്യകരമായ നേരിടൽ രീതി
Unhelpful or harmful coping behaviours.
Example: Avoidance was his maladaptive coping style.
Mood Regulation
Malayalam: മനോഭാവ നിയന്ത്രണം
Ability to balance emotional highs and lows.
Example: She practiced mood regulation daily.
Mental Endurance
Malayalam: മാനസിക സഹനം
Ability to stay mentally strong over long challenges.
Example: Studying for hours improved his mental endurance.
Mental Clarity
Malayalam: മാനസിക വ്യക്തത
A clear and focused state of mind.
Example: Journaling improved her mental clarity.
Mindful Communication
Malayalam: ശ്രദ്ധയോടെ ആശയവിനിമയം
Speaking with awareness and clarity.
Example: Mindful communication reduced conflicts.
Mood Mapping
Malayalam: മനോഭാവം രേഖപ്പെടുത്തല്
Tracking emotional patterns.
Example: Mood mapping revealed her stress triggers.
Motivation Dip
Malayalam: പ്രേരണ കുറഞ്ഞ അവസ്ഥ
Temporary decrease in motivation.
Example: He felt a motivation dip midweek.
Mindset Shift
Malayalam: മനോഭാവ മാറ്റം
Moving from an unhelpful mindset to a healthier one.
Example: A mindset shift improved her confidence.
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Negative Bias
Malayalam: നെഗറ്റീവ് കാഴ്ചപ്പാട്
Focusing more on negatives.
Example: Negative bias made her ignore compliments.
Nightmares
Malayalam: ഭയങ്കര സ്വപ്നങ്ങൾ
Distressing dreams related to trauma.
Example: She woke up often due to nightmares.
Nervous System Dysregulation
Malayalam: നാഡീവ്യവസ്ഥയുടെ അസംതുലനം
Body stuck in stress mode.
Example: His body stayed tense all day.
Nutrition Wellness
Malayalam: ആരോഗ്യകരമായ പോഷണം
Eating habits that support wellbeing.
Example: Better nutrition improved her mood.
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Obsessions
Malayalam: ബലചിന്തകൾ
Unwanted intrusive thoughts.
Example: Her obsession about contamination caused repeated washing.
OCD
Malayalam: ഒബ്സെസ്സീവ്–കമ്പൾസീവ് ഡിസോർഡർ
Condition involving obsessions and compulsions.
Example: Her OCD made routines take hours.
Obsessional Doubts
Malayalam: ആവർത്തിച്ചുള്ള സംശയങ്ങൾ
Persistent self-doubting thoughts.
Example: He rechecked the stove due to obsessional doubts.
Overthinking
Malayalam: അതിനധികം ചിന്തിക്കൽ
Thinking excessively about situations.
Example: He replayed conversations for hours.
Overstimulation
Malayalam: അമിത ഉത്തേജനം
Too much sensory or emotional input.
Example: Crowds caused overstimulation for her.
Overthinking Spiral
Malayalam: അതിനധിക ചിന്തയുടെ വലയം
Chain reaction of continuous overthinking.
Example: One negative thought triggered an overthinking spiral.
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Panic Attack
Malayalam: പാനിക് അറ്റാക്ക്
Sudden surge of intense fear with physical symptoms.
Example: She thought she was having a heart attack during her first panic attack.
Panic Disorder
Malayalam: പാനിക് ഡിസോർഡർ
Repeated panic attacks and fear of future attacks.
Example: He avoided travelling alone due to panic disorder.
Performance Anxiety
Malayalam: പ്രകടന ഭയം
Fear about performing in front of others.
Example: His hands shook during presentations.
Panic Sensitivity
Malayalam: പാനിക് സൂക്ഷ്മത
Fear of body sensations.
Example: A fast heartbeat scared him.
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Malayalam: ദീർഘകാല വിഷാദം
Chronic mild depression for years.
Example: She felt low for years continuously.
Postpartum Depression
Malayalam: പ്രസവാനന്തര വിഷാദം
Depression after childbirth.
Example: She struggled with mood changes after delivery.
Psychomotor Retardation
Malayalam: ചിന്തയും ചലനവും മന്ദഗതിയിൽ
Slowed movement and thinking.
Example: His speech slowed during depression.
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Malayalam: പോസ്റ്റ്-ട്രോമാറ്റിക് സമ്മർദ്ദരോഗം
Condition after severe trauma.
Example: She developed PTSD after the incident.
Play Therapy
Malayalam: കളിയിലൂടെ ചികിത്സ
Child therapy using play.
Example: Play therapy improved the child’s communication.
Parent Training
Malayalam: മാതാപിതാവ് പരിശീലനം
Helping parents manage child behaviour.
Example: Parent training improved routines.
People-Pleasing
Malayalam: എല്ലാവരെയും സന്തോഷിപ്പിക്കാൻ ശ്രമിക്കൽ
Putting others first excessively.
Example: People-pleasing exhausted her emotionally.
Parenting Style
Malayalam: മാതൃത്വ / പിതृत्व ശൈലി
Approach parents use to raise children.
Example: Her authoritative parenting style improved communication.
Physical Activity
Malayalam: ശാരീരിക പ്രവർത്തനം
Exercise that supports health.
Example: Daily walks improved his mental health.
Positive Affirmations
Malayalam: അനുകൂല വാക്യങ്ങൾ
Encouraging statements to shift mindset.
Example: She repeated affirmations before interviews.
Psychiatrist
Malayalam: സൈക്ക്യാട്രിസ്റ്റ്
A medical doctor who treats mental health conditions.
Example: The psychiatrist adjusted her medication.
Psychopharmacology
Malayalam: മരുന്നുകളുടെ മാനസികശാസ്ത്രം
Study of how medications affect the mind.
Example: Psychopharmacology helped choose the right antidepressant.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Malayalam: മാനസികാരോഗ്യ വിലയിരുത്തൽ
Detailed assessment of mental health by a psychiatrist.
Example: A psychiatric evaluation confirmed her diagnosis.
Prognosis
Malayalam: രോഗത്തിന്റെ ഭാവി പ്രവചനം
Likely outcome of a condition.
Example: Early treatment improved her prognosis.
Positive Psychology
Malayalam: അനുകൂല മനഃശാസ്ത്രം
Field focused on strengths and wellbeing.
Example: Positive psychology exercises improved her outlook.
Productivity Blocks
Malayalam: ഉൽപ്പാദന തടസ്സങ്ങൾ
Mental or emotional barriers to completing tasks.
Example: Stress caused major productivity blocks.
Positive Habit Formation
Malayalam: അനുകൂല ശീലരൂപീകരണം
Developing good habits intentionally.
Example: Positive habit formation improved his wellbeing.
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Rumination
Malayalam: നെഗറ്റീവ് ചിന്തയിൽ മുങ്ങുക
Overthinking past events repeatedly.
Example: She kept replaying her mistake for days.
Reassurance Seeking
Malayalam: വീണ്ടും ഉറപ്പ് തേടൽ
Repeatedly asking for validation.
Example: She asked daily if she was okay.
Relaxation Training
Malayalam: ആശ്വാസ പരിശീലനം
Techniques to reduce stress.
Example: Relaxation helped her sleep better.
Relationship Burnout
Malayalam: ബന്ധ ക്ഷീണം
Emotional exhaustion from relationship stress.
Example: Years of conflict led to relationship burnout.
Routine Building
Malayalam: ദിനചര്യ രൂപപ്പെടുത്തല്
Creating structured daily habits.
Example: Routine building helped him stay focused.
Relapse Prevention
Malayalam: പുനരാവർത്തനം തടയൽ
Strategies to avoid return of symptoms.
Example: Relapse prevention kept her stable.
Role Strain
Malayalam: പങ്കിലെ സമ്മർദ്ദം
Stress from fulfilling multiple roles.
Example: Balancing work and parenting caused role strain.
Resilience Building
Malayalam: പ്രതിരോധശേഷി വർധിപ്പിക്കൽ
Strengthening the ability to recover from challenges.
Example: Resilience-building activities helped her handle setbacks.
Restlessness
Malayalam: അശാന്തി
Inability to relax or stay still.
Example: Restlessness kept him awake all night.
Relaxation Response
Malayalam: ആശ്വാസ പ്രതികരണം
Body’s return to calm state.
Example: Breathing triggered her relaxation response.
Routine Stability
Malayalam: ദിനചര്യ സ്ഥിരത
Keeping consistent habits and schedules.
Example: Routine stability improved his focus.
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Social Anxiety Disorder
Malayalam: സാമൂഹിക ഉത്കണ്ഠ
Fear of social situations due to embarrassment or judgment.
Example: He avoided meetings due to social anxiety.
Specific Phobia
Malayalam: പ്രത്യേക ഫോബിയ
Intense fear of specific objects or situations.
Example: Her fear of dogs made walks stressful.
Separation Anxiety
Malayalam: വേർപിരിയലിന്റെ ഭയം
Distress when away from attachment figures.
Example: Her child cried daily due to separation anxiety.
Startle Response
Malayalam: പെട്ടെന്ന് ഭ്രമിക്കൽ
Exaggerated reaction to sudden stimuli.
Example: A loud bang startled him strongly.
Somatic Symptoms
Malayalam: ശരീര ലക്ഷണങ്ങൾ
Physical symptoms caused by anxiety.
Example: Nausea and sweating came from anxiety.
Safety Behaviours
Malayalam: സുരക്ഷ ശീലങ്ങൾ
Actions used to temporarily reduce anxiety.
Example: She avoided eye contact to prevent panic.
Social Avoidance
Malayalam: സാമൂഹिक ഒഴിവാക്കല്
Avoiding social interactions.
Example: He skipped events due to fear.
Sensory Overload
Malayalam: ഇന്ദ്രിയ അമിതാഭാരം
Too much sensory input.
Example: Bright lights overwhelmed her.
Stress Response
Malayalam: സമ്മർദ്ദ പ്രതികരണം
Body’s reaction to stress.
Example: Her stress response activated in conflict.
Stress Intolerance
Malayalam: സമ്മർദ്ദം സഹിക്കാൻ പ്രയാസം
Difficulty handling stress.
Example: Even small issues overwhelmed her.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Malayalam: കാലാവസ്ഥ സംബന്ധിച്ച വിഷാദം
Depression during certain seasons.
Example: His mood worsened every winter.
Sleep Disturbance
Malayalam: ഉറക്ക പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ
Difficulty sleeping.
Example: She woke up frequently at night.
Suicidal Ideation
Malayalam: ആത്മഹത്യ ചിന്തകൾ
Thinking about self-harm.
Example: She sought help for suicidal thoughts.
Self-Harm Urges
Malayalam: സ്വയംഹാനി ആഗ്രഹങ്ങൾ
Impulses to hurt oneself.
Example: Therapy reduced his self-harm urges.
Survivor’s Guilt
Malayalam: ജീവിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു എന്ന കുറ്റബോധം
Guilt for surviving trauma.
Example: He felt survivor’s guilt after the crash.
Startle Reflex
Malayalam: പെട്ടെന്ന് ഭ്രമിക്കൽ പ്രതികരണം
Quick reaction to sudden stimuli.
Example: He startled at footsteps.
Self-Soothing
Malayalam: സ്വയം ആശ്വാസം നൽകൽ
Calming oneself during stress.
Example: She used self-soothing after arguments.
Somatic Experiencing
Malayalam: ശരീരാധിഷ്ഠിത അനുഭവ തെറാപ്പി
Releasing trauma stored in the body.
Example: Somatic work reduced her tension.
Sensory Grounding
Malayalam: ഇന്ദ്രിയങ്ങളെ ഉപയോഗിച്ച് നിലനിൽപ്പിലേക്ക് വരുക
Using senses to feel present.
Example: She touched a cold object to ground herself.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Malayalam: പരിഹാര കേന്ദ്രീകൃത തെറാപ്പി
Building solutions instead of analysing problems.
Example: SFT helped her take small steps forward.
Strength-Based Therapy
Malayalam: ശക്തികളെ കേന്ദ്രീകരിച്ച തെറാപ്പി
Using personal strengths to solve problems.
Example: She gained confidence through strength-based therapy.
Shadow Work
Malayalam: മറഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്ന വികാരങ്ങളെ പരിശോധിക്കൽ
Exploring suppressed emotions.
Example: Shadow work increased her self-awareness.
SUDS Scale
Malayalam: സമ്മർദ്ദ തീവ്രത അളക്കുന്ന സ്കെയിൽ
Rating distress from 0–10.
Example: He rated his fear as 7 on SUDS.
Speech Delay
Malayalam: സംസാര വൈകുന്നത്
Slower development of talking skills.
Example: Speech delay made it hard for him to express needs.
Stimming
Malayalam: ആവർത്തിക്കുന്ന സ്വയം ആശ്വാസ ചലനങ്ങൾ
Repetitive movements for self-regulation.
Example: Hand-flapping helped him stay calm.
School Refusal
Malayalam: സ്കൂളിൽ പോകാൻ വിസമ്മതം
Avoiding school due to anxiety.
Example: School refusal increased after bullying.
Selective Mutism
Malayalam: ചില സാഹചര്യങ്ങളിൽ സംസാരിക്കാത്തത്
Inability to speak in certain settings.
Example: She spoke at home but not in school.
Social Skills Deficit
Malayalam: സാമൂഹിക കഴിവുകളുടെ കുറവ്
Difficulty interacting socially.
Example: He struggled to make friends.
Secure Attachment
Malayalam: സുരക്ഷിത ബന്ധം
Healthy bond with trust and safety.
Example: Secure attachment helped him communicate openly.
Stonewalling
Malayalam: സംസാരം പൂട്ടൽ
Avoiding communication during conflict.
Example: He stonewalled whenever he was upset.
Self-Care
Malayalam: സ്വയം പരിചരണം
Daily actions that support wellbeing.
Example: Self-care helped her stay emotionally balanced.
Sleep Hygiene
Malayalam: ആരോഗ്യകരമായ ഉറക്ക ശീലങ്ങൾ
Habits that improve sleep quality.
Example: Good sleep hygiene improved his energy.
Stress Management
Malayalam: സമ്മർദ്ദ നിയന്ത്രണം
Strategies to reduce stress.
Example: Breathing exercises improved her stress management.
Self-Discipline
Malayalam: സ്വയം നിയന്ത്രണം
Ability to stay consistent with habits.
Example: Self-discipline helped him study daily.
SSRIs
Malayalam: എസ്.എസ്.ആർ.ഐ.എസ്സ്.
Common antidepressants that increase serotonin.
Example: She was prescribed an SSRI for anxiety.
SNRIs
Malayalam: എസ്.എൻ.ആർ.ഐ.എസ്.
Medications that increase serotonin and norepinephrine.
Example: SNRIs reduced his chronic pain and anxiety.
Stimulants
Malayalam: ഉത്തേജക മരുന്നുകൾ
Medicines for ADHD to improve focus.
Example: Stimulants improved his attention span.
Sedatives
Malayalam: സമാധാനപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന മരുന്നുകൾ
Medicines that calm or induce sleep.
Example: The sedative helped her relax.
Sleep Medication
Malayalam: ഉറക്ക മരുന്നുകൾ
Medicines that treat insomnia.
Example: Sleep medication helped him rest better.
Side Effects
Malayalam: പാർശ്വഫലങ്ങൾ
Unwanted medication reactions.
Example: Mild side effects occurred in the first week.
Somatic Complaints
Malayalam: ശരീരാധിഷ്ടിത പരാതികൾ
Physical symptoms linked to emotional stress.
Example: Somatic complaints increased during anxiety.
Stabilisation Phase
Malayalam: സ്ഥിരീകരണ ഘട്ടം
Initial phase where symptoms are controlled.
Example: He entered stabilisation after medication.
Social Wellness
Malayalam: സാമൂഹികാരോഗ്യം
Building healthy relationships and support.
Example: Joining a club improved his social wellness.
Suppressed Emotions
Malayalam: മറച്ചുവെച്ച വികാരങ്ങൾ
Feelings that are pushed down instead of expressed.
Example: Suppressed emotions led to irritability.
Self-Awareness
Malayalam: സ്വയം തിരിച്ചറിവ്
Understanding one's own thoughts and emotions.
Example: Self-awareness helped her notice stress early.
Self-Esteem
Malayalam: സ്വാഭിമാനം
Overall sense of self-worth.
Example: Therapy improved her self-esteem over time.
Self-Talk
Malayalam: സ്വയം സംഭാഷണം
Internal dialogue inside the mind.
Example: Positive self-talk boosted her confidence.
Self-Reflection
Malayalam: സ്വയം പരിഗണിക്കൽ
Examining thoughts, behaviours, and emotions.
Example: Self-reflection helped him understand his triggers.
Self-Regulation
Malayalam: സ്വയം നിയന്ത്രണം
Managing behaviour, energy, and emotions.
Example: Self-regulation helped the child stay calm.
Self-Growth
Malayalam: സ്വയം വളർച്ച
Improving oneself emotionally and mentally.
Example: Therapy accelerated her self-growth.
Self-Validation
Malayalam: സ്വയം അംഗീകരണം
Acknowledging one’s own feelings and experiences.
Example: Self-validation reduced her insecurity.
Self-Compassion
Malayalam: സ്വയം കരുണ
Being kind to oneself.
Example: Self-compassion helped her recover from mistakes.
Stress Threshold
Malayalam: സമ്മർദ്ദ പരിധി
Limit before stress becomes overwhelming.
Example: A low stress threshold made small tasks hard.
Self-Improvement
Malayalam: സ്വയം മെച്ചപ്പെടുത്തല്
Working toward becoming a better version of oneself.
Example: He focused on self-improvement through therapy.
Stress Tolerance
Malayalam: സമ്മർദ്ദ സഹിഷ്ണുത
Ability to handle stress without breaking down.
Example: His stress tolerance improved after coaching.
Self-Monitoring
Malayalam: സ്വയം നിരീക്ഷിക്കൽ
Keeping track of one’s behaviours and emotions.
Example: Self-monitoring helped him reduce anger.
T
Thought Loop
Malayalam: ചിന്തകളുടെ ആവർത്തനം
Same thoughts repeating over and over.
Example: He got stuck in a thought loop.
Trigger
Malayalam: ഉത്തേജനം
Anything that activates anxiety.
Example: Crowds triggered his panic.
Tension Headache
Malayalam: സമ്മർദ്ദ തലവേദന
Headache caused by muscle tension.
Example: She had tension headaches during exams.
Tearfulness
Malayalam: കരച്ചിൽ വരുക
Crying easily.
Example: Stress made her tearful often.
Trauma
Malayalam: ട്രോമ
Emotional response to distressing events.
Example: The accident left him with trauma.
Trauma Trigger
Malayalam: ട്രോമ ഓർമ്മപ്പെടുത്തൽ
Something that activates trauma memories.
Example: Loud bangs triggered his fear.
Trauma Bonding
Malayalam: ട്രോമ ബന്ധം
Attachment formed through abuse cycles.
Example: She struggled to leave due to trauma bonding.
Trauma Reprocessing
Malayalam: ട്രോമ പുനർപ്രക്രിയ
Processing traumatic memories.
Example: Therapy helped her reprocess trauma.
Thought Records
Malayalam: ചിന്ത രേഖകൾ
Writing thoughts and alternatives.
Example: Thought records challenged negativity.
Thought Diffusion
Malayalam: ചിന്തകളിൽ നിന്ന് അകലം പാലിക്കൽ
Seeing thoughts as separate from self.
Example: Thought diffusion reduced her overthinking.
Tantrum
Malayalam: കുട്ടികളുടെ കോപപ്രവർത്തനം
Emotional outburst in children.
Example: She had tantrums when frustrated.
Triangulation
Malayalam: മൂന്നാം വ്യക്തിയെ ഇടയിൽ 끼ർത്തൽ
Pulling a third person into conflict.
Example: Triangulation worsened their argument.
Trust-Building
Malayalam: വിശ്വാസനിർമ്മാണം
Actions that create reliability.
Example: Consistent honesty helped in trust-building.
Titration
Malayalam: ഡോസ് ക്രമീകരിക്കൽ
Gradually adjusting medication dosage.
Example: The doctor began titration to find the right dose.
Treatment Plan
Malayalam: ചികിത്സാ പദ്ധതി
Structured plan outlining medication and therapy.
Example: A clear treatment plan made progress easier.
Thought Suppression
Malayalam: ചിന്തകൾ അടിച്ചുമർത്തൽ
Trying to push unwanted thoughts away.
Example: Thought suppression increased his anxiety.
Thought Clutter
Malayalam: ചിന്തകളുടെ തിരക്കുകൾ
A crowded mind filled with too many thoughts.
Example: Thought clutter made it hard to concentrate.
U
Urge Surfing
Malayalam: ആവേശങ്ങളെ നിയന്ത്രിച്ച് കടന്ന് പോകുക
Riding out impulses without acting.
Example: Urge surfing reduced cravings.
V
Validation
Malayalam: അംഗീകരണം
Acknowledging someone's feelings.
Example: Validation made her feel heard.
W
Worry Spiral
Malayalam: ചിന്തകളുടെ വലയം
A chain of worries escalating quickly.
Example: A small mistake led to a worry spiral.
Worthlessness
Malayalam: താൻ വിലകുറഞ്ഞവൻ എന്ന് തോന്നൽ
Feeling inadequate.
Example: Depression made him feel worthless.
Working Memory
Malayalam: പ്രവർത്തന ഓർമ്മ
Holding information temporarily.
Example: Weak working memory affected learning.
Work–Life Balance
Malayalam: ജോലി–ജീവിത സമതുലനം
Managing work and personal life equally.
Example: Better work–life balance reduced burnout.
Withdrawal Symptoms
Malayalam: മരുന്ന് നിർത്തുമ്പോൾ ഉണ്ടാകുന്ന ലക്ഷണങ്ങൾ
Reactions when stopping medication abruptly.
Example: Stopping suddenly caused withdrawal symptoms.
Wellbeing Goals
Malayalam: ക്ഷേമ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങൾ
Targets aimed at improving mental health.
Example: Setting wellbeing goals kept her motivated.
Wellbeing Tracking
Malayalam: ക്ഷേമ നിരീക്ഷണം
Monitoring habits, mood, and health regularly.
Example: Wellbeing tracking helped him stay organised.