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Read MoreStress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry or nervous. Stress is the body’s reaction to a challenge or demand. Your body reacts to stress by releasing hormones. These hormones make your brain more alert, cause your muscles to tense, and increase your pulse.
Read MoreObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by thoughts or actions that are repetitive, distressing, and intrusive.
Read MorePsychotic disorders are characterised by a break in contact with reality, where the patient is himself/herself unaware that there is something wrong with him/her. There are several different types of psychotic disorders and all of them can range in severity from mild to severe. Most patients suffering from psychotic disorders experience mild or moderate symptoms. The common psychotic disorders include: schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Read MoreSubstance abuse or dependence is defined as an illness in which a person persists in the use of a substance (alcohol/drugs/smoking) despite experiencing significant problems caused by the use of the substance. One of the hardest and most painful parts of substance abuse for those who suffer from it, is that they may be aware of the need to curb the use of the substance but are unable to do so.
Read MoreSleep is one the most essential activities of the human body. Any disturbance in sleep will affect almost all other areas of an individual’s life, and vice versa. Patients usually visit doctors when their sleep problem becomes moderate to severe and has an impact on their health, relationships or work.
Read MorePersonality is a combination of thoughts, emotions and behaviours which makes you unique. It is shaped through an interaction of genes and your life situations. The genetic vulnerability to developing a personality disorder triggers the actual development of a personality disorder. Inherited tendencies, called "temperament" interact with the surroundings in childhood, events that occurred, and relationships with family members, the type of parenting etc.
Read MoreChildren and adolescents can also present with emotional issues that can have a significant negative impact on their behaviour and daily life, such as lack of concentration, enthusiasm, self-respect, will to change, encouragement, and so on. These issues can spiral into their adult lives in various ways and gets channelled into other zones, which can create problems in the relationships, professional life, and health.
Read MoreThe elderly suffer from a multitude of neuro-psychiatric disorders that go unrecognised. The most common mental health issue among the elderly is cognitive impairment or dementia. Depression and mood disorders are also fairly widespread among older adults. Anxiety is also one of the more prevalent mental health problems among the elderly.
Read MoreThere are many medical disorders that can cause psychiatric problems. And some psychiatric disorders present with physical symptoms. Expert care is required to diagnose and treat "co-morbid" medical and psychiatric illness.
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