Psychiatry

Glossary of Mental Health Terms

Glossary of Terms – G

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Please note – this is not an exhaustive list, but includes some fo the terminology commonly used in the assessment and treatment of mental illness. The terms in this glossary were derived from the medical glossary of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and are used with the Centre's permission

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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) – A chronic, non–specific anxiety lasting at least 6 months characterized by excessive worry over everything, including the excessive worrying itself.

Grief – A normal emotional outlet for great personal loss (see bereavement).

Grief–counseling therapy – Treatment to help people deal with significant loss or bereavement.

Group therapy – talk therapy that takes place for a number of patients together. Group therapy has been used successfully to give patients support and psychoeducation.

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