VOA慢速英语:Zimbabwe’s “Friendship Bench” a Possible Model for Mental Health Treatment

depression – n. a serious medical condition in which a person feels very sad, hopeless, and unimportant and often is unable to live in a normal way

anxiety – n. fear or nervousness about what might happen

psychiatrist – n. a doctor who treats mental or emotional disorders; a doctor of psychiatry

psychologist – n. a scientist who specializes in the study and treatment of the mind and behavior; a specialist in psychology

treatment – n. something that deals with a disease, injury, etc., in order to make someone feel better or become healthy again; medical care

patient – n. a person who receives medical care or treatment

benefit – n. a good or helpful result or effect

adhere to – phrasal verb to act in the way that is required by (something, such as a rule, belief, or promise)