Stigmatisation and medication

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Stigmatization
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The act of treating someone or something as disgraceful or shameful, often leading to social rejection or discrimination.
Outdated
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No longer current or relevant; old-fashioned or obsolete.
Underfunded
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Lacking sufficient financial resources or support to function effectively.
Short-staffed
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Having fewer employees than are needed to effectively perform tasks or provide services.
Over-medicalized
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Treated with excessive or inappropriate use of medical intervention, often focusing too much on medical solutions.
Antipsychotics
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A class of medications used to treat mental health conditions, particularly schizophrenia and other disorders involving psychosis.
To Strap Down
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To physically restrain someone, often using straps or belts, to prevent movement.
Standard Treatment
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The typical or widely accepted method of treating a particular condition, often based on medical guidelines or best practices.
Advisory Board
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A group of experts who provide advice and recommendations on specific matters, often within an organization or institution.
The Dominant Way of Thinking
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The most common or widely accepted set of beliefs or perspectives within a particular society or field.
To Isolate
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To separate someone or something from others, often to prevent contact or interaction.
A Report
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A written or spoken account that provides information on a particular topic, event, or situation.
A Court Order
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A formal, legally binding directive issued by a court, requiring someone to do or refrain from doing something.
To Refer Someone for Psychotherapy
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To recommend or direct someone to seek professional mental health treatment, such as counseling or therapy.
An Open Ward
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A hospital or medical facility unit where patients are not physically restrained or confined and have greater freedom of movement.
A Rehabilitation Centre
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A facility that provides therapy and support to help individuals recover from illness, injury, or substance abuse.
Queues
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Lines or waiting lists of people waiting for services, treatment, or attention.
Pilot Programme
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A small-scale, preliminary study or project implemented to test the feasibility and effectiveness of a concept or method before wider use.
To Refer to Someone
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To direct someone to another person or service for assistance, advice, or treatment.
In Urgent Cases
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Situations that require immediate attention or action due to their critical or time-sensitive nature.
Outpatient Care
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Medical treatment or services provided to a patient who does not require overnight hospitalization.
GP (General Practitioner)
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A doctor who provides general medical care for a wide range of conditions, often serving as the first point of contact in the healthcare system.
Sedatives
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Medications used to calm or relax someone, often to reduce anxiety or induce sleep.
Agitated
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Feeling or showing nervousness, restlessness, or being emotionally disturbed.
Pharmacotherapy
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Treatment of a condition or disease using medications or drugs.
Recovery
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The process of regaining health, strength, or normal functioning after an illness or difficult situation.
Regain Dignity
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To restore or recover one’s sense of self-worth, respect, and honor after a setback or humiliation.
To Enter a Vacuum
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To move into a situation where there is a lack of activity, communication, or structure.
Social Exclusion
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The process or state of being marginalized or isolated from society, often due to poverty, discrimination, or lack of opportunities.
NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)
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A non-profit organization that operates independently of government, typically to address social, political, or humanitarian issues.
Congress
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A formal meeting or assembly, often for discussion or decision-making in a particular field or area of interest.
Funding
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Financial resources provided for a specific purpose, project, or organization.
Close to the Rear of
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Positioned near the back or behind something or someone.
Expenditure per Capita
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The average amount of money spent per person, often used in economic or public service contexts.
Person-Day Payment Method
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A system of payment based on the number of days a person works or receives services.
Idle
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Inactive or not in use; not engaged in productive activity.
National Health Fund (NFZ)
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The public health insurance organization in Poland, responsible for funding healthcare services for citizens.
To Moonlight In
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To work a second job, often part-time or secretly, in addition to one's primary employment.
Implementing Provisions
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Regulations or guidelines that put laws or policies into action.
The Private Sector
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The part of the economy that is run by private individuals or companies, not controlled by the government.
Affluent
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Having a lot of wealth, money, or material possessions; prosperous.
Do the Sums
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To calculate or figure out the financial costs or benefits of something.
To Give Ground For
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To provide a reason or justification for something.

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