Glossary of Terms

In recent years, great strides have been made in treating mental illness. But there is still a stigma about mental illness to results in negative attitudes, stereotypes and misunderstandings which creates barriers for mentally ill people and their families.
Sometimes, understanding the terms associated with mental illness can help break down these barriers. We have included a list of many of these terms below. Simply click on the term you are interested in to get more details.
If you have any questions, you can always call our clinical assessors day or night toll-free at:
1-877-4RESPOND (473-7766) In Christian County call 881-9551
Depression	Schizophrenia
Anxiety	Bi-Polar
Stress	Manic-Depressive