Major Depressive Disorder is characterised by the feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, lack of interest in day to day activity, insomnia or hypersomnia, vegetative symptoms etc. The symptoms of major depressive episodes should persist for two weeks, and one of the important symptoms, i.e., lack of interest, should be present. Major Depressive Disorder is categorised under
The group of neurodegenerative disorders that initially affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are known as frontotemporal dementia (FTD). For example a loved one who suddenly begins acting in ways that feel unrecognizable and doing inappropriate acts at inappropriate moments, struggling to act and express to find simple words. It often presents
Cancer is an umbrella term that is used to indicate the abnormal growth of cells in the body. When the cells grow abnormally and start to cross boundaries and spread throughout the body, individuals experience pain. These cells later invade other body parts and organs. There are several types of cancer, such as lung, Breast,
An individual keeps visiting the hospital with genuine symptoms, goes through testing, and is clearly desperate for answers. But on some occasions, the disease is actually self-induced or even completely fake. Factitious disorders are more than just “pretending to be sick.” They are rather complicated psychological conditions where an individual tries to appear sick or
Mental health assessment plays an important role in understanding psychological difficulties and identifying patterns of symptoms that may indicate a mental health condition. Because people can experience similar symptoms in different ways, mental health professionals need standardised systems that provide common terminology and criteria for describing and classifying disorders. Such systems can support clearer communication
In recent years, there has been a rising interest in integrating spirituality within mental health care. More and more people are looking to address not only symptoms, but also something deeper at an existential and spiritual level. There is no doubt that traditional psychotherapy is immensely valuable. But for all its strengths, it often falls
“Is it Monday already?” – the first thought that pops into your head, as you wake up by a blaring alarm clock, reminding you of the heap of responsibilities awaiting ahead. Emails flood your computer, checklists are yet to be ticked off, and the traffic is just another cherry on top. In today’s hustling and
No ‘one’ illness causes dementia. It is a general phrase used to characterise a group of symptoms that people with many illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, may encounter. Disorders that fall under the umbrella term “dementia” are brought on by aberrant alterations in the brain. The symptoms of dementia cause cognitive capacities, or thinking skills, to
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that helps prepare us to face stressful situations. When we encounter a stressor, adrenaline is quickly released into the body, creating what is often called an ‘adrenaline rush.’ This rapid stress response is the hidden mechanism behind what we know as the
The World Health Organization (WHO) states, “A mental disorder is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour. It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning”. If we start counting, the existing number of diagnosable mental disorders is somewhere near 200, with more than