Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Symptoms, Treatment and Clues to Self-Help If you have had a sudden surge of anxiety and fear then you know what it feels like to have a panic attack. Your heart is tight, you cannot breathe and you may even feel like you are dying
Specific learning disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders that are typically diagnosed in early school-aged children, although may not be recognized until adulthood. They are characterized by a persistent impairment in at least one of three major areas: reading, written expression, and/or math. An estimated five to 15% of school-age
Psychologists are broadening the concept of intelligence and how to test it. By ETIENNE BENSON Monitor Staff February 2003, Vol 34, No. 2 Standardizedintelligence testinghas been called one of psychology’s greatest successes. It is certainly one of the field’s most persistent and widely used inventions. Since Alfred Binet first used
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). The repetitive behaviors, such as hand washing, checking on things or cleaning, can significantly interfere with a person’s daily activities and social interactions. Many
Overview – Bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects your moods, which can swing from 1 extreme to another. It used to be known as manic depression. Symptoms of bipolar disorder People with bipolar disorder have episodes of: depression – feeling very low and lethargic mania – feeling very high and
What Are Anxiety Disorders? Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness and involve excessive fear or anxiety. Anxiety disorders are
What Is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. ADHD also affects many adults. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the
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