Glossary

Below is a searchable glossary. This glossary contains frequently used terms relating to mental health. This includes acronyms used by NHS, mental health service providers, commissioners, and locally. 

 

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There are currently 10 terms in this directory beginning with the letter E.
ECT
Electro-Convulsive Therapy

ED
Eating Disorder - includes Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified )

ED (A&E)
Emergency Department. See A&E

EDI / ED&I
Equalities, Diversity and Inclusivity

EDNOS
Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

EI
Early intervention

EIP
Early Intervention in Psychosis

EMDR
Eye movement desensitisation and re-processing

EMIS
Egton Medical Information Systems - used by GPs

EUPD
Emotionally unstable personality disorder


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