.MOOD DISORDER It has been estimated that approximately one of every ten major depressive episodes is caused by medical illness, substance abuse, or medication used to treat another disorder .Almost one of every four hospitalized medical patients has depressive symptoms Approximately 27–57% of patients with […]
TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER In TSD, the victim cannot get rid of the memory of the traumatic experience. At least one of the following symptoms of intrusive memory is present: recurrent and intrusive recollection of the event, distressing dream, intense distress if any internal or external […]
MENTAL RETARDATION Mental retardation is a developmental disability that first appears in children under the age of 18. It is defined as an intellectual functioning level that is well below average and significant. limitations in daily living skills. Mental retardation begins in childhood or adolescence […]
Autistic Disorder Home 2020 August 20 Autistic Disorder Posted on August 20, 2020 Autistic Disorder Autism is a developmental disorder that is characterized by impaired development in communication, social interaction, and behavior. Autism afflicts one out of every 100 to 166 children and it affects […]
Dissociative disorder Home 2020 August 22 Dissociative disorder Posted on August 22, 2020 DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS You must have seen films and read stories where, after a psychological shock, the hero seems to have lost his memory. He cannot recognize people. Nor can he remember his […]
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder Home 2020 August 23 Attention deficit hyperactive disorder Posted on August 23, 2020 ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDERS Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying […]
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Home 2020 August 24 Pervasive Developmental Disorder Posted on August 24, 2020 PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS’ The term “pervasive development disorders,” also called PDDs, refers to a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, most notably the […]
LANGUAGE DISORDER Home 2020 August 25 LANGUAGE DISORDER Posted on August 25, 2020 LANGUAGE DISORDERS What is language disorder? Language is the rule-based use of speech sounds to communicate . Language disorders or language impairments involve the processing of linguistic information. Problems that may […]
0 ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDERS Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity). Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the […]