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What is Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED) in Children?

August 24, 2020 0

Have you ever heard of disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) in children? This disorder refers to a behavioral pattern in children who actively approach and interact with strangers without any sense of caution or fear. …

How to Deal with Self-Harming Teenagers

July 13, 2020 0

Unfortunately, cases of self-harming teenagers have become quite common. Factors such as the family situation, social context, or excessive use of new technologies have contributed to the increasing number of cases. Below, we’ll reflect on …

Catatonic Schizophrenia: Most Common Symptoms and Risk Factors

June 27, 2020 0

Catatonic schizophrenia was previously counted among the sub-types of schizophrenia. At present, it does not officially exist as a condition, according to current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM-5). The terms “catatonic schizophrenia” …

What is Diogenes Syndrome? Symptoms and Management Tips

June 27, 2020 0

When an elderly individual starts to manifest obvious signs of extreme self-neglect or lack of care for their surroundings — this may be the onset of Diogenes Syndrome. This behavioral disorder affects the elderly and …

What is Sensory Processing Disorder? – How to Understand Whether Your Child is Suffering from SPD

June 23, 2020 0

No matter how careful parents think they are, there are times when many of them fail to look at certain signs in their kids which they shouldn’t. Have you noticed your toddler being unusually sensitive …

What is Phantom Pregnancy? – Definition, Characteristics and Treatment

June 18, 2020 0

Many people have heard of the concept of a phantom pregnancy. However, you might see it as something distant. A concept that you’ve seen in some movies or documentaries. Maybe you’ve heard the term phantom …

6 Healthy Habits to Help You Prevent Nervous Breakdown

June 13, 2020 0

Many people are looking for ways to prevent nervous breakdown or anxiety attacks. Panic attacks start suddenly and are characterized by symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, or shortness of breath, among many others. Healthy Habits …

5 Major Types of Anxiety Disorders

March 6, 2020 0

Anxiety disorders are a specific category of mental illness categorized by significant fear or worry that won’t seem to subside. Sometimes the fear or anxious symptoms become progressively worse with time. With anxiety disorders, the …

5 Most Common Types of Personality Disorder

January 6, 2020 0

A personality disorder is a condition that causes maladaptive disturbances in an individual’s thought processes, emotional processing, and behaviors. The personality disorder has been grouped into three main types. Suspicious personality disorders are those that …

5 Most Common Types of Dementia

December 9, 2019 0

Dementia is a term used to describe when the loss of certain behavioral abilities, remembering, thinking, and reasoning causes interference in an individual’s daily activities and life. Several cognitive functions are affected when an individual …

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