FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER

FETAL ALCOHOLSPECTRUM DISORDER

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual with prenatal alcohol exposure. These effects can have lifelong implications including physical, mental, behaviour, and/or learning issues. One of the important things to remember is that people diagnosed with FASD will also have … Read more

ANXIETY DISORDER

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Anxiety Disorder Anxiety Before understanding the causes, symptoms and other roots associated with the disorder, understanding the term anxiety is the first step. It refers to the anticipation of a future concern and is more associated with muscle tension and avoidance behaviour. It is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can … Read more

DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER

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   DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER (DID)   INTRODUCTION Dissociative identity disorder, formerly referred to as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by a person’s identity fragmenting into two or more distinct personality states. People with this condition are often victims severe trauma during early childhood (usually extreme, repetitive physical, sexual, or emotional abuse). DID Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is … Read more

WHAT IS A BIPOLAR DISORDER ?

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BIPOLAR DISORDER     Overview about Bipolar disorder   Bipolar disorder, also known as maniac depression, brings extreme mood swings which include high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behavior. People with bipolar disorders have extreme and intense emotional states that occur at distinct times, called mood episodes. These mood episodes … Read more

ALL ABOUT BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER – Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatments

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ALL ABOUT BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER   Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)   A borderline personality disorder is a pattern of feelings and behaviors that seem appropriate and justified to the person experiencing them, even though these feelings and behaviors can cause unpleasant experiences and problems in their life. It also includes inappropriate or extreme emotional reactions, … Read more

Sensory processing disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory processing disorder (SPD also known as sensory integration dysfunction) is a condition where multisensory integration is not adequately processed in order to provide appropriate responses to the demands of the environment. Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD (originally called Sensory Integration Dysfunction) is a neurological disorder in which the sensory information that the individual perceives … Read more