Nursing English | Mental Health Awareness
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Introduction | Talking about mental health
- Do not use the words mad or crazy to describe somebody who is suffering from a real mental illness. Say instead that somebody has mental health issues/problems or is mentally ill:
- I have experienced mental health issues since the age of 14.
- a charity that helps mentally ill people live independently
- Disturbed can be used to describe somebody who has mental health issues because of very unhappy or unpleasant experiences:
- He works with emotionally disturbed children.
- Insane is a formal or old-fashioned term used to describe somebody suffering from a serious mental illness and unable to live in normal society:
- The question is, was the man insane when he committed the crime?
A | Depression and other mental health issues
B | 8 Most Common Causes of Depression
Definition of insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ : The condition of being unable to sleep
- to suffer from insomnia
C | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a very stressful, frightening or distressing event, or after a prolonged traumatic experience.
PTSD develops in about 1 in 3 people who experience severe trauma.
It's not fully understood why some people develop the condition while others do not.
But certain factors appear to make some people more likely to develop PTSD.
Who's at risk?
If you have had depression or anxiety in the past, or you do not receive much support from family or friends, you're more susceptible to developing PTSD after a traumatic event.
It's not fully understood why some people develop the condition while others do not.
But certain factors appear to make some people more likely to develop PTSD.
Who's at risk?
If you have had depression or anxiety in the past, or you do not receive much support from family or friends, you're more susceptible to developing PTSD after a traumatic event.
The Symptoms of PTSD
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life.
In most cases, the symptoms develop during the first month after a traumatic event. But in a minority of cases, there may be a delay of months or even years before symptoms start to appear.
In most cases, the symptoms develop during the first month after a traumatic event. But in a minority of cases, there may be a delay of months or even years before symptoms start to appear.
Re-experiencing is the most typical symptom of PTSD.
This is when a person involuntarily and vividly relives the traumatic event in the form of:
This is when a person involuntarily and vividly relives the traumatic event in the form of:
- flashbacks
- nightmares
- repetitive and distressing images or sensations
- physical sensations, such as pain, sweating, feeling sick or trembling
Hyperarousal (feeling 'on edge')
Someone with PTSD may be very anxious and find it difficult to relax. They may be constantly aware of threats and easily startled.This state of mind is known as hyperarousal.
Hyperarousal often leads to:
Someone with PTSD may be very anxious and find it difficult to relax. They may be constantly aware of threats and easily startled.This state of mind is known as hyperarousal.
Hyperarousal often leads to:
- irritability
- angry outbursts
- sleeping problems (insomnia)
- difficulty concentrating
Exercice 1 | Apprendre le vocabulaire
L'exercice est en mode dictée. Cliquez sur l'icone pour entendre le mot en anglais et écrivez-le. Vous pouvez également varier les modes d'apprentissage en cliquant en bas à droite du cadre.
Exercice 2 | Apprendre les définitions des termes clés
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