Glossary

Anafranil is a brand name of clomipramine, a type of tricyclic antidepressant, used to treat a range of conditions including depression, phobias, obsessional disorders and cataplexy.

Anecdotal is a term which means subjective, usually unpublished, observations.

Aneurine is another term for Vitamin B-1, one of the B group of vitamins.

Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and causes severe physical and intellectual disability.

According to Mind 'Anger is a natural response to feeling attacked, injured or violated.

Animal-assisted activities are a group of interventions in which animals and their handlers interact with one or more people for comfort or recreation.

Animal therapies (also known as pet therapy) are a group interventions which use a more formal, structured set of sessions to help people reach specific goals in their treatment.

Anoretic or anorexigenic drugs are used to help reduce the appetite.

Antecedent-based interventions antecede (take place before) the behaviour that you wish to change.

Antiallergy Interventions are a group of interventions which range from over-the-counter and prescription medications to vitamin therapy, nutritional supplements, and reduction of allergens in a person's surroundings

Antianxiety drugs, another term for anxiolytics, are a class of drugs used to treat feelings of anxiety or nervousness caused by stress or psychological problems.

Antibiotics are a class of drugs used used to treat, and in some cases prevent, bacterial infections.

An antibody is a protein used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

Antidiabetics are drugs which are used to treat the symptoms of diabetes.

Antidiuretic hormone is another term for vasopressin, a hormone which plays an important role in increasing water re-absorption in the kidneys. It has also been implicated in social behaviours and in reducing anxiety.

Antiepileptic drugs is another term for anticonvulsants, a group of drugs designed to prevent or reduce the severity of fits (convulsions) in various types of epilepsy.

Antifungal drugs are a class of drugs used to treat fungal and yeast infections.

Antifungal foods and supplements include a wide range of foodstuffs and dietary supplements which some people believe have antifungal properties.

Antihistamines are a class of drugs used to treat the effects of histamine (a chemical released during allergic reactions).

Antihypertensives are a class of drugs used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Antioxidants are substances, including some medications and some food supplements, which are used to slow or inhibit the oxidization of other chemicals.