🧠 A–D CONDITIONS
Abuse
Abuse is when one person harms another person physically, mentally, emotionally, or psychologically.
Types of abuse:
- Physical abuse (hitting, slapping, pushing)
- Emotional/psychological abuse (name-calling, manipulation, intimidation)
- Neglect (not providing food, care, clothing, or safety)
- Verbal abuse (shouting, insults, threats, humiliation)
Key points:
- Can happen anywhere (home, school, work, public places)
- Often hidden from others
- Can be by someone known or a stranger
- Never the victim’s fault
Addiction / Substance Use Disorder
A chronic condition where a person cannot control substance use despite harm.
- Cravings and dependence
- Loss of control
- Withdrawal symptoms
Support:
Therapy, medication, support groups, rehabilitation services
📘 Research source: NHS addiction support overview
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting attention, impulsivity, and activity levels.
Core features:
- Inattention (difficulty focusing, forgetfulness)
- Hyperactivity (restlessness, constant movement)
- Impulsivity (acting without thinking)
Key point:
ADHD is lifelong for many people—it does not disappear in adulthood.
Treatment:
Medication, behavioural therapy, routines, structure
Advocacy
Supporting people to speak up, understand their rights, and access services.
Agoraphobia
Fear of places or situations where escape might be difficult.
Anger
A natural emotion that becomes a problem when it is frequent or uncontrolled.
Anorexia Nervosa
An eating disorder involving severe restriction of food intake and fear of weight gain.
Antidepressants
Medication used to treat depression and some anxiety disorders.
Antipsychotics
Medication used for psychosis, schizophrenia, and severe mood disorders.
Anxiety Disorders
Persistent worry, fear, or panic that affects daily life.
Symptoms:
- Racing heart
- Sweating
- Tension
- Overthinking
Autism
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns.
🅱️ B CONDITIONS
- Bipolar Disorder: Mood swings between mania and depression
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Distorted body image perception
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Emotional instability and relationship difficulties
- Bulimia Nervosa: Binge eating followed by purging
🅲 C CONDITIONS
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy): Talking therapy for thoughts and behaviour
- Complex PTSD: Trauma-related mental health condition
- Conduct Disorder: Behavioural difficulties in young people
- Crisis Services: Emergency mental health support systems
🅳 D CONDITIONS
- Depression: Persistent low mood and loss of interest
- Dementia: Progressive memory and thinking decline
- Dissociation Disorders: Feeling disconnected from reality or self
🅴–F
- Eating Disorders: Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder
- Fabricated or Induced Illness: When symptoms are falsely created
🧠 ADHD (DETAILED MODULE VERSION)
ADHD is often misunderstood. It is not just a childhood condition.
Even in adulthood:
- Symptoms can continue internally
- Focus, memory, and impulsivity difficulties remain
- The brain still processes differently
Key insight:
ADHD is not “outgrown”—it often changes form over time.
🧠 ACUTE & PHYSICAL HEALTH CONDITIONS (MODULE SET)
Salmonella
Foodborne bacterial infection causing diarrhoea, vomiting, fever.
Sarcopenia
Age-related muscle loss.
Schizophrenia
Severe mental disorder involving hallucinations and delusions.
Sciatica
Nerve pain radiating from lower back down the leg.
Scoliosis
Sideways curvature of the spine.
Seizures
Sudden electrical disturbance in the brain.
Sepsis
Life-threatening immune response to infection.
Sexual Health
Physical and emotional wellbeing relating to sexuality and STI prevention.
🧬 S–Z CONDITIONS
Smallpox
Eradicated viral disease (no natural cases since 1977).
Splenomegaly
Enlarged spleen due to infection or illness.
Staphylococcus Aureus
Bacteria causing skin and blood infections.
Stomach Cancer
Cancer of the stomach lining.
Stomach Flu
Viral gastroenteritis causing vomiting and diarrhoea.
Strep Throat
Bacterial throat infection.
Stroke
Medical emergency caused by interrupted blood flow to the brain.
Substance Use Disorder
Loss of control over drugs or alcohol use.
Syphilis
Sexually transmitted bacterial infection with multiple stages.
🧪 S–Z EXTENDED CONDITIONS
- Tardive Dyskinesia: Movement disorder from antipsychotics
- Tendinitis: Tendon inflammation
- Thyroid Disorders: Underactive or overactive thyroid
- Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears
- TMJ Disorder: Jaw joint dysfunction
- Tuberculosis: Lung bacterial infection
- Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes: Blood sugar regulation disorders
- Ulcerative Colitis: Chronic bowel inflammation
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaccines: Immunisation against disease
- Vertigo: Spinning dizziness
- Vitiligo: Loss of skin pigment
- Whooping Cough
- Yeast Infection
- Yellow Fever
- Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome
🧠 MENTAL HEALTH MODULE A–Z
Includes:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- BPD
- Autism
- OCD
- PTSD
- Schizophrenia
- Self-harm
- Suicide awareness
- Sleep disorders
- Eating disorders
- Trauma
Key idea:
Mental health affects thinking, emotions, and behaviour. Everyone has mental health.
📊 A–Z EASY READ TRAINING MODULE STRUCTURE
Topics covered:
- What mental health is
- What mental illness is
- Signs and symptoms
- How to support someone
- Where to get help (UK & USA crisis services)
🧠 ALL CONDITIONS A–Z LIST (SUMMARY VERSION)
Includes:
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- OCD
- PTSD
- Schizophrenia
- Dementia
- Personality disorders
- Trauma conditions
- Self-harm and suicide awareness
🧠 ADDITIONAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Acne Vulgaris
Common inflammatory skin condition affecting oil glands.
Acid Reflux / GERD
Stomach acid flowing into the esophagus causing heartburn.
Allergies
Immune system overreaction to harmless substances.
Addison’s Disease
Adrenal glands produce insufficient hormones (cortisol).
🧠 ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE – STAGE 7
Late stage severe dementia
- No speech or very limited speech
- Cannot move independently
- Needs 24/7 care
- Swallowing difficulties
- Full dependency
Care focus:
- Comfort care
- Gentle communication
- Safety and dignity
- Feeding support
🧠 ACID REFLUX (GERD)
Cause: Weak lower esophageal sphincter
Symptoms:
- Heartburn
- Chest discomfort
- Acid taste
- Swallowing difficulty
Treatment:
- PPIs (omeprazole)
- Lifestyle changes
- Elevating head during sleep
🧠 ALLERGIES
Immune system reaction to harmless substances.
Severe form: Anaphylaxis (medical emergency)
Treatment:
- Antihistamines
- Epinephrine (EpiPen)
- Avoid triggers
🧠 ADDISON’S DISEASE
Rare hormone disorder affecting adrenal glands.
Symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Low blood pressure
- Skin darkening
Treatment:
- Lifelong hormone replacement
📌 FINAL NOTE
All of these conditions fall into a wider system of:
- Medical health
- Mental health
- Neurological conditions
- Chronic illness
- Infectious disease
- Developmental conditions
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