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In the past we talked about the overall definition of “Mood Disorders” and what wide range of different diagnoses can look like. We will start talking about “Clinical Depression diagnosis” going forward that falls in that category under the “Mood Disorders” We wanted to better educate on the most common diagnosis to give you better …
“Anxiety Disorders” falls in that category under the “Mood Disorders” that we have been discussing. We will be reviewing in all 10-11 different diagnosis under that category so be ready to educate yourself with a lot of valuable information. Did you know there are 6 major anxiety disorders? • Separation Anxiety Disorder • Specific Phobia …
Phobic disorders are intense, persistent, and recurrent fears of certain objects. Examples are: • Snakes • Spiders • Blood • Heights • Speaking in front of a group or public places There are 5 different types of specific Phobia: • Animal Type • Natural Environment Type • Blood Injection-injury Type • Situational Type • Other …
What is PTSD? Intense worry, depression, anger, or guilt that may trigger memories of traumatic events withdrawal, numbness, distressing flashbacks, or physical anxiety. Symptoms of PTSD may appear in the month after the traumatic event, but sometimes they can stay dormant for years. These symptoms last for a long time and interfere with how people …
What is ADHD & ADD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-better known as ADHD, and sometimes referred to as ADD in the past, is a developmental disorder that begins in early childhood. Children with ADHD may find it hard to concentrate and may become hyperactive, to the point where the condition can interfere with their schooling, friendships, …
We are going to discuss BOTH Bipolar Disorder and DMDD “Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder,” but we thought to bring all the aspects of both disorders in a more efficient way and understanding we needed to break these disorders down and offer them in two different blogs posts so that there is a better understanding in …
Our topic here we are discussing Bipolar Disorder as a differential from the previous post on DMDD “Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.” Here we will continue with Bipolar Disorder and the differences between the two and the different spectrums of Bipolar disorders. An interesting fact many did not know until today is that there are a …
What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that trigger intensely distressing feelings. Compulsions are behaviors an individual engages in …
What are Personality Disorders?? A personality disorder is a way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that deviates from the expectations of the culture, causes distress or problems functioning, and lasts over time. Personality is the way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that makes a person different from other people. An individual’s personality is influenced by …
You may be thinking and asking yourself really Eating Disorder? Well, for those of you that do not know Eating disorders are classified as a Physiological disorder, that is why we are discussing those diagnoses today as so many are unaware of the many diagnoses that do fall under the Physiological disorder umbrella. Did you …
Substance Abuse Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex condition in which there is the uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences. People with SUD have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s) such as alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs, to the point where the person’s ability to function in day-to-day life becomes …
The toxic effects of substances can mimic mental illness in ways that can be difficult to distinguish from mental illness. This chapter focuses on symptoms of mental illness that are the result of substance abuse—a condition referred to as “substance-induced mental disorders.” Here is that list again to better follow in the days to come …