Eating disorders
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses characterized by persistent disturbances in eating behaviors, thoughts, and emotions surrounding food and body weight or shape. These disorders can have a significant impact…
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses characterized by persistent disturbances in eating behaviors, thoughts, and emotions surrounding food and body weight or shape. These disorders can have a significant impact…
Understanding the Neurological Sleep Disorder Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles effectively. While not a mental illness in the traditional sense,…
Kleptomania is a mental health disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to steal items, even when they are not needed or have little value. This impulse control disorder can…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. This event could be anything from combat exposure, physical or sexual assault, accidents,…
Bipolar disorder (BD), previously known as manic-depressive illness, is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of mania or hypomania, often interspersed with episodes of depression. These mood swings…
Intellectual disability (ID), previously referred to as mental retardation, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning (learning, reasoning, problem-solving) and adaptive behavior (everyday social and practical…
Sex addiction, also known as hypersexuality or compulsive sexual behavior, is a condition characterized by an inability to control sexual urges, behaviors, or thoughts. It can significantly disrupt an individual’s…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning or development. Symptoms of ADHD typically fall into three…
Schizophrenia is a chronic and complex mental disorder that profoundly affects a person’s cognition, emotions, and behavior. Individuals with schizophrenia may experience a significant disconnect from reality, making it challenging…
Understanding Anxiety: A Deeper Dive into the Psychology Anxiety is a natural human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. It’s a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often…