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Diapers and Deadlines: Working Moms And Depression Plenty of research conducted in the area of depression has found that there is more likelihood of this mental health problem among working supermoms. The “I can and must” approach does not seem to be working, as women who have to balance office […]
Anxiety and Sleep If you suffer from anxiety all the time or are in the grips of anxiety disorders, you won’t find it easy to fall asleep. Chances are relaxing your mind towards the close of the day is challenging at the very least. Anxiety is something difficult to contend […]
Anorexia Nervosa: A Life Threatening Eating Disorder Anorexia nervosa is a psychological disorder defined by extremes in low body weight relative to stature. Apart from low Body Mass Index, other signs of this eating disorder include: Extreme/needless weight loss Irrational, deep fear of weight gain Distorted perception of self-image and […]
Despite their glorification by Hollywood films, hallucinations are rarely fun while you’re having them. When the realization sets in that you are seeing and experiencing things that others are not, the natural reaction is fear. In this post, we are going to teach you about hallucinations: what they are, what […]
A complex, multifactorial, chronic, severe, disabling brain disorder, diagnosed in young adults at the time of the first psychotic episode of hallucinations and delusions. Causes. Genes and environment. Genetic factors are, Runs in families. Has a 10% chance in first degree relatives. Second degree relatives have a higher chance (1%) […]
According to Webmd.com, around 1 percent of the population is intellectually disabled, and 85% only mildly affected. Intellectual disabilities are generally diagnosed in babies and children under 18 and are characterized by below average intelligence and skill level. How do you know if someone is struggling with an intellectual disability? […]
Usually, when someone gets sick the situation is pretty cut and dry. They go to the doctor with a specific set of symptoms, the doctor examines them and maybe runs some tests. Eventually, the doctor makes a diagnosis and prescribes a treatment. For really tricky cases, he or she might […]
There are many reasons why people all over the world suffer from anxiety and depression. In many cases, overwhelming feelings of sadness, worry, panic, or hopelessness are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Chemical imbalance may be a direct result of a person’s genetic make-up, or simply the […]