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A

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Routine self-care activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing used to measure a patient's functional...

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Addictions Specialist

A professional trained to diagnose and treat substance use disorders and behavioral addictions.

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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

A therapy based on the science of learning and behavior, often used to help individuals...

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Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

A team-based treatment model that provides comprehensive, community-based psychiatric care to individuals with severe mental...

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B

Behavior Intervention Plan

A formal plan designed to address and change specific problem behaviors through positive reinforcement and...

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Bipolar Disorders

A group of mood disorders characterized by significant fluctuations in energy, activity levels, and mood,...

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Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a pattern of varying moods, self-image issues, and difficulty...

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C

Case Management

A collaborative process that assesses, plans, and advocates for options and services to meet an...

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Co-occurring Disorder

The condition of having both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder simultaneously.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A structured psychotherapeutic approach that helps patients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

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D

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

An evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help people manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships.

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Discharge Coordinator

A staff member who manages the transition of a patient from the hospital back into...

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E

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A medical treatment most commonly used in patients with severe, treatment-resistant depression involving brief electrical...

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Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

A statement sent by a health insurance company to covered individuals explaining what medical treatments...

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