kaj health presentations

Responsible

Someone who makes good decisions and accepts consequences.

Mutual consent

Agreement from everyone involved.

Euthanasia

Ending a person's life to stop suffering.

End someone's suffering

To stop a person's pain.

Incurable

Not able to be cured.

Hopeless

Having no chance of improvement.

Compassion

Kindness and care for others.

Dignity

Being worthy of respect.

Moral dilemmas

Difficult situations where the right choice is unclear.

Voluntary euthanasia

Ending a person's life at their own request.

Involuntary euthanasia

Ending a person's life against their wishes.

Nonvoluntary euthanasia

Ending a person's life when they cannot express a decision.

Abortion

Ending a pregnancy before birth.

Pro-life

Believing a pregnancy should continue.

Pro-choice

Believing people should decide for themselves about a pregnancy.

Fetus

An unborn baby developing in the womb.

Conception

The start of a pregnancy when sperm joins an egg.

To end pregnancy

To stop a pregnancy before birth.

Health risks

Possible dangers to health.

Stigma

A negative opinion about someone or something.

Seek help

To ask for support or advice.

Depression

A mental illness causing long-lasting sadness.

Anxiety

Strong feelings of worry or fear.

Resilience

The ability to recover from difficulties.

Antidepressants

Medicines used to improve mood.

Professional help

Support from trained experts.

Psychiatrist

A doctor who treats mental illnesses.

Psychologist

An expert who helps people with thoughts and emotions.

Sleep deprivation

Not getting enough sleep.

Agony

Very severe pain.

Holistic approach

Looking at the whole person, not just one problem.

Conventional medicine

Medical treatment based on science.

Nutrition

The way food helps the body stay healthy.

Nutrients

Useful substances found in food.

Starvation

A serious lack of food.

Binge eating

Eating a very large amount of food at once.

Purge

Getting rid of food from the body in an unhealthy way.

Balanced diet

Eating different healthy foods in the right amounts.

Mental problems

Conditions affecting thoughts, feelings, or behavior.

Therapy

Treatment that helps people with problems.

Fatigue

Extreme tiredness.

Malnourished

Not getting enough healthy food.

Addiction

A strong need for a substance or activity.

Treatment

Care given to improve a condition.

Predisposition

A higher chance of developing something.

Addictive substances

Substances that can cause dependence.

Secondhand smoke

Smoke breathed in from another person's cigarette.

Carcinogenic

Able to cause cancer.

Withdrawal symptoms

Problems that happen after stopping a substance.

Rehab

A program that helps people recover from addiction.

Sober

Not affected by alcohol or drugs.

Experiment

To try something new to see what happens.

Overdose

Taking too much of a substance.

An addict/junkie

A person dependent on drugs or another substance.

Birth control

Methods used to prevent pregnancy.

Regular

Happening often and at set times.

Uterus

The organ where a baby grows before birth.

Fallopian tubes

Tubes carrying eggs to the uterus.

Protection

Actions that keep someone safe.

Fertility

The ability to have children.

Sexually transmitted infections/diseases

Illnesses spread through sexual activity.

Asymptomatic

Having no visible signs of illness.

Regular check-up

A routine visit to a doctor.