The glossary was created with the help of carers across Norfolk and Waveney and the support of patient groups at all of the hospitals, community and mental health trusts for which we thank everyone who gave up their time and made their suggestions to review the content.
This glossary will be revised every 12 months to ensure that it is kept up to date and relevant for you. Glossary of Terms. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse. Alzheimers Disease This is the most common form of dementia, which describes the loss of mental abilities, such as memory and reasoning.
It usually first affects people in their 50s and 60s. AMHP Approved Mental Health Professional Someone who has had specific training in the legal aspects of mental health assessment and treatment and can carry out assessments under the Mental Health Act AN Antenatal The time from conception to birth β pregnancy.
Anorexia Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder and a mental health condition. Anti-psychotic drugs Drugs used to treat psychosis, including schizophrenia and mania. They also have tranquillising effects reducing agitation. Atypical may also pre-fix anti-psychotic drugs normally used to treat schizophrenia. The AQP programme aims to give patients more choice about where they receive selected health services. Patients can choose from a list of providers, based on their own preference and the reputation of the provider offering the service.
ASW Approved Social Workers These social workers have had specific training in relation to the Mental Health Act Attend Anywhere This is a secure NHS video call service for people with pre-arranged appointments only Atypical novel antipsychotic drugs Newer and more expensive antipsychotic drugs to treat psychosis most commonly schizophrenia.
