Vocabulary — Health & Body
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Caffeine
Spells: C-a-f-f-e-i-n-e
What it means: a substance in energy drinks, coffee, and some sodas that can make sleep harder and worry bigger.
A sentence to remember it by: Say this plainly: too much caffeine is unhelpful for sleep and worry.
Confidential
Spells: C-o-n-f-i-d-e-n-t-i-a-l
What it means: kept private, with one limit: if someone is about to be seriously hurt, helpers act to protect life.
A sentence to remember it by: If you are struggling, call or text 988 any time — free, confidential, day or night.
Copay
Spells: C-o-p-a-y
What it means: a set dollar amount paid at a visit, such as $25 to see your regular clinician.
A sentence to remember it by: A copay is a set amount paid at a visit — maybe $25 to see your regular clinician.
Coping tools
Spells: C-o-p-i-n-g-t-o-o-l-s
What it means: healthy actions that help you get through hard feelings, such as breathing, movement, talking, and rest.
A sentence to remember it by: Myth: Coping tools are only for a crisis.
Counselor
Spells: C-o-u-n-s-e-l-o-r
What it means: a trained adult whose job is to listen and help you find support.
A sentence to remember it by: Counselor — a trained adult whose job is to listen and help you find support.
Crisis
Spells: C-r-i-s-i-s
What it means: a moment when feelings feel too big or unsafe to carry alone.
A sentence to remember it by: Crisis — a moment when feelings feel too big or unsafe to carry alone.
Feeling
Spells: F-e-e-l-i-n-g
What it means: a signal from your mind and body, like happy, sad, angry, or scared.
A sentence to remember it by: Feelings are signals, not emergencies Feelings are signals.
In
Spells: I-n
What it means: network — care from a clinician or hospital your plan has an agreement with; outside the network costs much more.
A sentence to remember it by: Minister Destiny Stand in Faith District.
Informed consent
Spells: Informed consent
What it means: the conversation and decision about care, after a clinician explains what it is, its risks and benefits, and your other options.
A sentence to remember it by: Educational information only, not legal advice.
Interpreter
Spells: I-n-t-e-r-p-r-e-t-e-r
What it means: a qualified person who interprets medical information between languages; in covered programs, provided free of charge.
A sentence to remember it by: You should not have to interpret medical information for your family.
Movement
Spells: M-o-v-e-m-e-n-t
What it means: using your body, like walking or playing; it often lifts mood.
A sentence to remember it by: Moving your body and getting outside Movement lifts mood.
Overwhelmed
Spells: O-v-e-r-w-h-e-l-m-e-d
What it means: feeling like the demands or emotions in front of you are more than you can manage alone in that moment.
A sentence to remember it by: Overwhelmed — feeling like the demands or emotions in front of you are more than you can manage alone in that moment.
Primary care provider
Spells: Primary care provider
What it means: your main clinician for checkups and non-emergency problems, who refers you to specialists when needed.
A sentence to remember it by: Choosing a primary care provider — MedlinePlus (medlineplus.gov) (https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001939.htm) — the primary care provider's role and referrals.
Referral
Spells: R-e-f-e-r-r-a-l
What it means: an instruction from your main clinician sending you to a specialist.
A sentence to remember it by: Referral — an instruction from your main clinician sending you to a specialist.
Routine
Spells: R-o-u-t-i-n-e
What it means: a regular pattern you follow most days, like the same bedtime daily.
A sentence to remember it by: Family can help with routines, rides, and meals.
Safety plan (personal)
Spells: Safety plan (personal)
What it means: your own written plan: warning signs, tools, people, places, and help lines.
A sentence to remember it by: Fourth, my places — somewhere you can go and feel safer.
School nurse
Spells: S-c-h-o-o-l-n-u-r-s-e
What it means: the health professional at school who handles illness and injuries, keeps school health records, and connects students to care.
A sentence to remember it by: There are no doors here to the adult schools.
Sleep
Spells: S-l-e-e-p
What it means: nightly rest when your mind stores learning and your body resets.
A sentence to remember it by: Enough sleep supports mood and learning.
Support
Spells: S-u-p-p-o-r-t
What it means: help and care from people, like listening or acting on a problem.
A sentence to remember it by: Enough sleep supports mood and learning.
Support network
Spells: S-u-p-p-o-r-t-n-e-t-w-o-r-k
What it means: all the people and services you can turn to; stronger than any single person.
A sentence to remember it by: SAMHSA — 1-800-662-4357 — information and referrals for mental health and substance use support.
Trusted adult
Spells: T-r-u-s-t-e-d-a-d-u-l-t
What it means: an adult who believes you and will act to help you.
A sentence to remember it by: Trusted adult — an adult who believes you and will act to help you.
Vaccine
Spells: V-a-c-c-i-n-e
What it means: a shot that helps your immune system recognize and fight a specific germ, so an infection is prevented or made less severe.
A sentence to remember it by: Vaccines (shots) are part of that prevention.
Warning signs
Spells: W-a-r-n-i-n-g-s-i-g-n-s
What it means: changes in mood, sleep, appetite, interest, or behavior that signal you need more support soon.
A sentence to remember it by: That sentence is a warning sign, full stop.