Browsing: Disorders

When Nick went camping in the summer with friends, he would set up his tent 100 metres away from the…

Key Takeaways Systematic desensitization helps reduce anxiety and panic attacks.Deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are vital relaxation techniques. Creating…

Key Takeaways Eating disorders existed since ancient times and were seen as a form of religious fasting. Anorexia nervosa was…

Key Takeaways PTSD is diagnosed in 5%-10% of the population and is more common in women than men.Acute Stress Disorder…

For most of us, there is congruence between affect and circumstance; for example, if we are given the news that…

Key Takeaways Psychological disorders are patterns of symptoms that affect multiple areas of life and cause distress.The DSM-5 lists hundreds…

Key Takeaways The DSM-5 provides criteria that mental health professionals use to identify and diagnose substance use disorders.Signs of substance…

Key Takeaways Valium is a type of benzodiazepine that may be prescribed to relieve symptoms of anxiety.This medication helps calm…

Your gut influences basically every function in your body. Your mental health, your skin health, your immune health… You get…

One way to do so, Afolabi-Brown says, is to build breaks into your schedule (like, actual breaks). “We have to…