As a diagnostic category, IDs include individuals with a wide range of intellectual functional impairments and difficulties with daily life skills. The levels of severity of intellectual impairment and the need for support can vary from profound to mild. Comorbidities, including behavioral disorders, are common. What is the most commonRead More →
The disorder was previously known as Voyeurism and someone with the condition has often been referred to as a “Peeping Tom.” With the release of the DSM-5, it is now called Voyeuristic Disorder and is classified as a Paraphilic Disorder, which requires the presence of a paraphilia that is causingRead More →
I’d be fine and then suddenly I‘d go crazy.” Mood swings may not be a daily occurrence for all women going through a menopausal shift, but if you do experience mood swings, rest assured that you’re not alone. Women can also suffer depression, anger, and anxiety during menopause. Why doRead More →
Britain’s Royal Family was thrust into a national debate about mental illness today after it was revealed that not just two but five of Queen Elizabeth’s cousins were hidden away in a mental hospital on the same day 46 years ago. Who were the queen’s cousins who were Institutionalised? TheirRead More →
Recent findings: Severe anaemia, or low haematocrit, has been associated with cognitive dysfunction, impaired cerebral vascular regulation, neurological injury, and increased mortality, which suggests that the brain is vulnerable to anaemia-induced injury. Can low iron levels make you confused? Iron deficiency anaemia causes exhaustion and confusion – and one inRead More →
But prolonged disorientation can be the result of medical issues, certain drugs, and psychological disorders. Medical causes include brain tumors, electrolyte imbalances, stroke, shock, serious infections, and poisoning. Many psychological disorders–particularly when left untreated–can cause feelings of disorientation. Is mental confusion permanent? Many times, confusion lasts for a short timeRead More →
Today’s fast-paced world has amplified everyone’s emotions without leaving enough time to handle them. Luckily, every human can compartmentalize emotions to get around this issue. Emotions aren’t harmful in and of themselves, but issues arise when these unhandled emotions deter your focus, motivation, and productivity. Is compartmentalization a defense mechanism?Read More →
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS The DSM IV-TR2 and the ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioral Disorders7 are most widely used in making psychiatric diagnoses. What are the major categories of psychological disorders? While there are over 200 classified forms of mental illness, the five (5) major categories of mental illness are: AnxietyRead More →
The root of perfectionism is believing your self-worth is based onyour achievements. Perfectionism is often present when somecombination of these factors exist: Rigid, high parental expectations. Highly critical, shaming, or abusive parents. How is perfectionism damaging? Perfectionists tend to associate external accomplishments with their self-worth. Being a perfectionist can negativelyRead More →