Title: Assemble word elements to form medical terms related to mental health.
Course: Medical Terminology (18 weeks) (14154-I) > Section: Understanding Mental Health

Assembling word elements should include

- defining combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes related to mental health
- pronouncing terms
- spelling terms
- defining terms
- applying terms in their proper context.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms important?
- Why is it essential to define medical terms according to dictionary standards?
- How might you use medical terms relating to mental health in a professional setting?
- How might you use medical terms relating to mental health during lay communication?