Glossary Flashcards
(30 cards)
ADHD (attention déficit hyperactivity disorder)
A condition in which somoeone, espacially a child, si obtenir in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing
To address
To deal with
After-effects
The consequences of something
Aftermath
The consequences of a significant unpleasant event
Appeal
To exert an attraction
Assess
To evaluate
Assessment
An evaluation
Attention Span
The interval during which an individual can concentrate, as on a single object, idea or activity
Awareness
Knowledge that something exists
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Or body dysmorphia is a pathological preoccupation with an imagined physical defect of one’s body to the point of causing significant stress or behavioral impairment in several areas
Body Dysmorphia
Is a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance.
Bullying
The use of intimidation to harass people
Burden
A load, typically a heavy one
To carry a burden
To deal with something difficult
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A treatment that helps people to deal with emotional problems and unwanted behaviour by changing the way they think about things
Catharsis
The release of strong emotions
Come to terms with
To come to accept
Compassion fatigue
Is a form of traumatic stress resulting from repeated exposure to traumatized individuals while working in a helping or protecting profession
Control freak
Is someone who is determined to make things happen in exactly the way they want and who tries to make other people do what they want
Convey
To communicate
Cope with
To deal with
Coping
To invest one’s own conscious effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems
Coping mechanisms
Adaptive strategies you develop to make efforts to successfully deal with a difficult situation.
Crave for something
To strongly desire
