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100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

ACES ACES

Intermediate Technical IVT

Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale, a screening tool measuring childhood trauma exposure.

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treatment-resistant depression

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Depression that fails to respond adequately to multiple appropriate antidepressant treatments of sufficient dose and dur...

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WAIS-IV

Intermediate Technical IVT

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition; a comprehensive cognitive assessment battery for adults.

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word salad

Intermediate Technical IVT

A form of disorganized speech characterized by incoherent, meaningless combinations of words and phrases.

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WRAP

Intermediate Technical IVT

A self-directed recovery planning process that helps individuals identify triggers, warning signs, and coping strategies...

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