90 Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an example of therapy that can help people manage their problems by changing the way they think and behave. How would you translate this word into Italian? Among the EU Member States, burnout is currently recognised as an occupational disease in only two countries: Italy and Latvia. PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES Being an adult implies having responsibilities in different fields and being under a lot of pressure coming from the different spheres of one s life intimate, familial, working, social, etc. Failure to achieve standards or expectations even one s own can result in different psychological issues. Anxiety disorders Adults at some point in life can feel the pressure of stress. Sources of stress may be: job-related issues, such as low salary, excessive workload, few career opportunities, lack of decision power; parenting roles, i.e. having to deal with the difficulties of educating children; relationship issues, arising from longterm commitments; social expectations. However, when stress becomes chronic, it can be harmful to both physical and emotional health. People with anxiety disorders often experience fear and worry that is both intense and excessive: they may sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. Psychological support is often needed to keep these conditions under control. buster: combattente commitment: impegno failure: fallimento likelihood: probabilit overwhelmed: sopraffatto Burnout A serious problem related to anxiety is the risk of burnout . Burnouts occur when people are overwhelmed, unable to meet constant demands, and physically exhausted at the end of the day. The negative effect of a burnout can affect every aspect of life and concern both physical and mental health. The main physical consequences are an increased likelihood of heart disease, high blood pressure, respiratory diseases, and 182 ADULTS AND ELDERLY PEOPLE diabetes. Mentally, burnout can cause trouble sleeping, anxiety, frustration and persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Addictions Some addictions may start during adolescence and continue in adulthood. Typical addictions in this stage of life include substances like alcohol, nicotine, and drugs (both prescription and recreational). Behavioural addictions are also common, such as gambling, Internet and social media use, shopping, and gaming. Additionally, food addiction and compulsive eating can occur, as well as work addiction (workaholism) and exercise addiction. These addictions can significantly impact an individual s physical, mental, and social well-being. Depression Depression is also a mental health condition which may develop. It can affect all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends, and the community since it causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in things and activities that once were enjoyable. It can also cause difficulty with thinking, memory, eating and sleeping, and it must be treated psychologically and medically when necessary as early as possible.