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reentry

n.

1. the return of an individual to the community after experiencing life in an institution (e.g., psychiatric hospital, prison).

2. the return of a mental health professional or other worker from a disaster site after assisting victims suffering from trauma and other forms of psychological stress.

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October 11th 2024

susto

susto

n. a culture-bound syndrome occurring among Latinos in the United States and populations in Mexico, Central America, and South America. After experiencing a frightening event, individuals fear that their soul has left their body. Symptoms include weight loss, fatigue, muscle pains, headache, diarrhea, unhappiness, troubled sleep, lack of motivation, and low self-esteem. Also called chibih; espanto; pasmo; perdida del alma; tripa ida.