psychological distress
Inner turmoil state
Psychological distress is a state of emotional suffering—anxiety, depression, agitation, or overwhelming stress that interferes with daily functioning.
The term appears frequently in clinical and research contexts as a broad category for mental discomfort that may or may not meet criteria for a specific diagnosis: The survey measured psychological distress among caregivers.
It captures the subjective experience of struggling mentally, distinct from any particular disorder.
- hopelessnessState without hope
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- panic attackSudden intense fear episode
- despairTotal absence of hope
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
dark place · sadness · crying spell · intrusive thoughts · trauma · mental anguish · rumination · catastrophizing · hypervigilance · alienation · emotional dysregulation · shame · guilt · confusion · insomnia · fear · dissociation · falling apart
- attachment traumaattachment disorder, attachment issues, insecure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment
- suicide preventionsuicide, prevention, crisis, hotlines, helplines
psychological distresspsychological well-being
Healthy emotional state
mental well-being · emotional well-being · mental health · psychological health · happiness
psychological distressemotional stability
Resilient, even-keeled temperament
peace of mind · inner calm · emotional balance · composure · tranquility