Health and Wellness Glossary & Wellness Dictionary - Letter I | Wellness Wave Network
Welcome to the Wellness Wave Mental Health Glossary and Wellness Dictionary for terms starting with the letter I. Understanding these terms can help you better navigate your mental wellness journey.
Terms and Definitions
Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondria)
A condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness despite having little or no medical evidence to support the concern. It can lead to significant distress and impairment.
Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT)
A cognitive-behavioral therapy technique used to reduce the frequency and severity of nightmares. It involves changing the ending of the nightmare to make it less distressing.
Impulse Control Disorders
A group of psychiatric disorders characterized by the inability to resist an urge or impulse that may harm oneself or others. Examples include kleptomania, pyromania, and intermittent explosive disorder.
Insomnia
A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. It can affect mental health by leading to fatigue, mood disturbances, and cognitive impairments.
Integrative Therapy
A holistic approach to treatment that combines different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of the individual patient. It can include techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and more.
Intellectual Disability
A disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
A time-limited, focused psychotherapy that emphasizes the interpersonal context and building interpersonal skills. It is effective in treating depression and other mood disorders.
Intrusive Thoughts
Unwanted, involuntary thoughts, images, or ideas that can be distressing. They are often associated with anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD.
Irrational Beliefs
Unrealistic or illogical beliefs that can contribute to negative emotions and maladaptive behaviors. Identifying and challenging these beliefs is a key component of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Isolation
A state of being physically or emotionally separated from others. Chronic isolation can lead to or exacerbate mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
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