Alzheimer’s Disease
Overview Huntington Disease is a neuropsychological disorder characterised by neurocognitive impairments. These impairments usually start around 60 years of age and get progressively worse over
Overview Huntington Disease is a neuropsychological disorder characterised by neurocognitive impairments. These impairments usually start around 60 years of age and get progressively worse over
Overview Exhibitionistic disorder consists of fantasies or behaviours that sexually arouse a person by showing one’s own private parts to others. These episodes are often
Overview Over 20-40% of females experience moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome (Premenstrual Syndrome). Premenstrual Syndrome is a set of symptoms women experience about 2 weeks
Overview Panic disorder is grouped under anxiety disorders in the DSM-5. It is characterised by an intense surge of fear response which may or may
Overview According to DSM-5, Language Disorder, also known as Developmental Dysphasia, is characterised by issues in acquisition and expression of language. Typical symptoms include reduced
Overview Huntington Disease is a neuropsychological disorder characterised by neurocognitive impairments. These impairments usually start around 30-40 years of age and get progressively worse over
Overview Genito-Pelvic Pain Disorder is a disorder characterised with discomfort and pain associated with penetration. This can be pain or discomfort during penetrative sexual intercourse,
Overview Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder is a rare children’s disorder. In this disorder, a child engages quite personally with random strangers. They show no hesitation
Overview Delayed Ejaculation, a disorder found only in men, is characterised by the inability to ejaculate even though the conditions for ejaculation are met. These
Overview Gender dysphoria is the discomfort experienced by people who don’t identify with their biological sex. Transgender and gender-nonconforming people may experience dysphoria at least
Overview Brief psychotic disorder is a sudden onset of at least one symptom of psychosis, lasting for a day at least but less than a
Overview Acute Stress Disorder, characterized under Trauma and Stress related disorder in DSM-5, often develops immediately to within a month of experiencing a stressful, traumatic
Overview Personality is a set of established patterns of behaviour that we use to understand and relate to the outside world. It includes cognitive patterns,
Overview Gambling Disorder is a type of addictive disorder where the person engages in gambling behaviours despite facing considerable impairment financially, as well as socially.
Overview It is quite common for toddlers to urinate in their pants. However, this can become problematic if the child continues to urinate past 5
Overview Encopresis is a disorder among children where there is voluntary or involuntary defecation in places inappropriate to their sociocultural setting. It can be a
Overview Conduct Disorder is more than just bad behaviour. It is a disorder characterised by a persistent pattern of disruptive, aggressive and argumentative behaviour. They
Overview Categorised under Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in DSM-5, Body Dysmorphic Disorder is characterised with intense preoccupation with one’s appearance. This obsession may be over a
Overview Alcohol Use Disorder, also known as alcoholism, is a repeated pattern of alcohol abuse. It is characterised by taking alcohol in excessive amounts over
What is Agoraphobia? Agoraphobia is an intense fear of open or enclosed spaces, being in crowds, being outside of home alone, or using public transportation.
Overview Adjustment disorder is characterised by intense emotional and behavioural reactions to stressful situations. These reactions often seem as if they are blown out of
Understanding Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders
The DSM-5 characterises Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders emerging out of medically unexplained symptoms and causing extreme distress and impairment
Imagine leaving for work and you encounter a lion in the middle of the street. Your options are to either
Language is an exquisite medium of communication. Each language follows certain symbols and codes which are deeply rooted in the
Generally, things that develop a sense of awe in us, mysterious in the way they work, are regarded as being