Thursday, 10 October 2024, 4:03 PM
Site: CAMH Public Courses
Course: Youth Wellness Quest (YWQ)
Glossary: Glossary
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Sexual assaultA term used to refer to all experiences of unwanted sexual activity, including sexual attacks and sexual touches. |
Side-effectsUnwanted reactions to a drug. Examples of side-effects can be a runny nose, headache or feeling of nausea. Different medications have different side-effects. People may also react differently to the same medication: some may experience side-effects and some may not. |
Sliding-scale servicesServices that base their fee on people’s income. |
Support programA support program can provide different types of assistance. For example, an agency may connect you with services, provide financial support when you need it or cover health medicine costs. |
Support teamA network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support, such as your parents or friends. |