Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/180050700 Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that has a seasonal pattern. The episodes of depression tend to occur at the same time each year, usually during the winter. As with other types of depression, the two main symptoms of SAD are a low mood and a lack of interest […]
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Health – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive activity.
Access & Inclusion (Health) Review: Deaf BSL users’ engagement with health care in Scotland
For this survey, which is part of the wider Deaf Health Challenge project funded by the Scottish Government, BDA Scotland has gathered information from BSL users across Scotland about their experiences of using health services. 189 people were consulted in 13 different groups.
The BSL Bill is about our fundamental human rights
The BSL Bill is about our fundamental human rights
Health – M.S. = Multiple Sclerosis
Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/121657140 Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of symptoms including problems with muscle movement, balance and vision. Each nerve fibre in the brain and spinal cord is surrounded by a layer of protein called myelin, which protects the nerve and helps electrical signals from the […]
Health – M.E. = Myalgic Encephalopathy
Vimeo Video https://www.vimeo.com/121455193 Myalgia means muscle pain and encephalomyelitis means inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) causes persistent fatigue (exhaustion) that affects everyday life and doesn’t go away with sleep or rest. Both CFS and ME are commonly used terms. Sometimes the term ‘myalgic encephalopathy’ is used. Encephalopathy means a […]