The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Option B: Social Media and Mental Health
Comprehension
- (c)
- (c)
- True. “There are several ways in which social media could be negatively affecting our mental health without us even realising.”
- False. “We speak about some of them openly, but we prefer to keep others to ourselves.”
- False. “Communicating and creating personal connections can be hard when we are only acquainted with our friends’ digital profiles.”
- True. “Why not consider giving yourself some time off social media every day?”
Vocabulary
- ONE SYNONYM
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Answer Key
- (d)
- (b)
- True. “No one knew their whereabouts.”
- True. “Given the couple were over 65, they qualify as one of the groups at risk of exclusion.”
- False. “They had lived for over a decade.”
- False. “The two survived on the woman’s pension.”
- Dire. Risk
- Acronym. Afford.
- “I am exhausted because I have been walking for two hours now.”
- “My cousin was sleeping when his father turned the light on.”
- – “Michael is married to
- – “I am ashamed
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Organization Levels:
- Primary (Municipality Level): Primary personal and public mental health care.
- Secondary (Country Level): Psychiatric hospitals supported by the country.
- Tertiary (State Level): Institutes that provide education and training.
Team (for Mentally Ill Patients):
- Psychiatrist for adults, addictions, kids
- Medical psychologist
- Mental health nurse
- Social worker
Rights of the Psychiatrist:
- Outpatient support (primary health care)
- Inpatient support (in the
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The Socioeconomic Impact of Drug Abuse
Introduction
Drug abuse has a profound impact on individuals, families, communities, and nations. It leads to a wide range of negative consequences, including:
Impact on Family
- Instability in family relationships
- Domestic violence
- Crime-prone life
- Reduced sense of belonging
- Lack of social harmony and happiness
Impact on Education
- Irregular attendance
- Loss of concentration and learning ability
- Negative impact on examination performance
Impact on Health
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Aortic Stenosis (AS)
Definition
Narrowing of the aortic valve, obstructing blood flow from the left ventricle (LV) to the ascending aorta during systole.
Etiology
| Congenital | Acquired |
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Pathophysiology
- Increased LV systolic & diastolic pressure → Prolonged ejection time
- LV pressure overload → LV concentric hypertrophy
- Increased myocardial O2 consumption