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Glossary: M

Definitions of commonly used terms relating to Social Anxiety Disorder. On this page you will find definitions for words beginning with the letter "M".

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Maladaptive
Maladaptive is a term used in psychology to refer to problematic thinking and behavior.

MAOIs
MAOIs are a class of antidepressants that work by inhibiting enzymes in the brain.

Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the process of becoming aware of the present moment and viewing your thoughts from an outside perspective.

Mental Disorder
A mental disorder is an impairment in functioning resulting from disruptions to psychological, biological or others bodily systems.

Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a brief therapy technique that can be used to increase the likelihood that those with social anxiety disorder (SAD) follow through with treatment.

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