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Mental health terms pocket reference (free PDF)

The words people look up most, each in a single quick line.

Download the PDF · One-line definitions Free. No signup. For education, not medical advice.

What's inside

A compact, two-column list of the most-searched mental health and psychiatry terms, each summed up in one quick line. It's the short version, made to fit on your phone screen or a single printout.

Who it's for

Anyone who wants the essentials fast: a quick refresher before an appointment, a handout for a group, or a screen-grab to keep on your phone.

Questions

How is this different from the full dictionary?

The pocket reference is the short list. It covers the most-looked-up terms in one line each, while the A-Z dictionary covers every term with a fuller definition.

Can I keep it on my phone?

Yes. It's a small PDF you can save to your phone, print, or share. It's free and needs no signup.

Who wrote and reviewed this?

It comes from Shrinktionary, written and medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, a board certified psychiatrist. Dr. Refai founded shrinkMD, the clinical arm of The Shrink Network, and we mention that in the spirit of full disclosure. It's education, not medical advice.

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