Mental Health and Related Topics
Post-partum depression
Post-partum depression
Post-partum depression
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Mental status tests
Mental status tests are used to objectively assess mental function.
Mental status tests are used to objectively assess mental function.
Electroconvulsive therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy
Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity is a state of excessive muscular activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is excessively active, such as when a gland produces too much of its particular hormone.
Hyperactivity is a state of excessive muscular activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is excessively active, such as when a gland produces too much of its particular hormone.
Behavior - unusual or strange
Unusual or strange behavior involves actions that are not typical of that individual.
Unusual or strange behavior involves actions that are not typical of that individual.
Autistic behavior
Autistic behavior describes behavioral patterns similar to those seen in .
Autistic behavior describes behavioral patterns similar to those seen in .
Agitation
Agitation refers to an unpleasant state of extreme arousal, increased , and irritability.
Agitation refers to an unpleasant state of extreme arousal, increased , and irritability.
Stress and anxiety
Stress and anxiety
Stress and anxiety
Drowsiness
Drowsiness refers to feeling abnormally sleepy during the day -- often with a strong tendency to actually fall asleep in inappropriate situations or at inappropriate times.
Drowsiness refers to feeling abnormally sleepy during the day -- often with a strong tendency to actually fall asleep in inappropriate situations or at inappropriate times.
Confusion
Confusion is the inability to think with your usual speed or clarity. When confused, you have difficulty focusing your attention and may feel disoriented. Confusion interferes with your ability to make decisions.
Confusion is the inability to think with your usual speed or clarity. When confused, you have difficulty focusing your attention and may feel disoriented. Confusion interferes with your ability to make decisions.
Leg crossing - excessive
Excessive leg crossing involves crossing the legs with unusual frequency.
Excessive leg crossing involves crossing the legs with unusual frequency.
Female sexual dysfunction
Female sexual dysfunction
Female sexual dysfunction
Carbon monoxide
Poisoning from inhalation of carbon monoxide.
Poisoning from inhalation of carbon monoxide.
Inborn errors of metabolism
Inborn errors of metabolism are rare genetic disorders in which the body cannot turn food into energy (metabolize food) normally. The disorders are usually caused by defects in the enzymes involved in the biochemical pathways that break down food components.
Inborn errors of metabolism are rare genetic disorders in which the body cannot turn food into energy (metabolize food) normally. The disorders are usually caused by defects in the enzymes involved in the biochemical pathways that break down food components.
Depression - resources
Depression - resources
Depression - resources
Walking and health
Walking and health
Walking and health
Stress vs. anxiety
Stress vs. anxiety
Stress vs. anxiety
Exercise and stress reduction
Exercise and stress reduction
Exercise and stress reduction
Stress in childhood
Childhood stress can be caused by any situation that requires adaptation or change. Such situations often produce . Stress may be evoked by positive changes such as starting a new activity, but it is most commonly linked with negative changes such as illness or death in the family.
Childhood stress can be caused by any situation that requires adaptation or change. Such situations often produce . Stress may be evoked by positive changes such as starting a new activity, but it is most commonly linked with negative changes such as illness or death in the family.
Orgasmic dysfunction
Orgasmic dysfunction
Orgasmic dysfunction
Stress management
Stress management
Stress management
Traumatic events
Traumatic events
Traumatic events
Temper tantrums
Disruptive or undesirable behavior in response to unmet needs or desires. Emotional outbursts when not allowed to do or have something that a child wants. Inability to control emotions due to frustration and difficulty expressing the particular need or desire.
Disruptive or undesirable behavior in response to unmet needs or desires. Emotional outbursts when not allowed to do or have something that a child wants. Inability to control emotions due to frustration and difficulty expressing the particular need or desire.
IQ testing
IQ testing
IQ testing
Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLS)
Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLS)
Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLS)
Suicide and suicidal behavior
Suicide and suicidal behavior
Suicide and suicidal behavior
Psychosis
Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality, typically including delusions (false ideas about what is taking place or who one is) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which aren't there).
Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality, typically including delusions (false ideas about what is taking place or who one is) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which aren't there).
Cyclothymic disorder
Cyclothymic disorder, also called cyclothymia, is a mild form of bipolar disorder, characterized by alternating episodes of mood swings from mild or moderate depression to hypomania. Hypomania is defined as periods of elevated mood, euphoria, and excitement that do not cause the person to become disconnected from reality.
Cyclothymic disorder, also called cyclothymia, is a mild form of bipolar disorder, characterized by alternating episodes of mood swings from mild or moderate depression to hypomania. Hypomania is defined as periods of elevated mood, euphoria, and excitement that do not cause the person to become disconnected from reality.
Selective mutism
Selective mutism
Selective mutism
Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety is a developmental stage during which the child experiences when separated from the primary care giver (usually the mother). It is normally seen between 8 and 14 months of age.
Separation anxiety is a developmental stage during which the child experiences when separated from the primary care giver (usually the mother). It is normally seen between 8 and 14 months of age.
Seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs in relation to the seasons, most commonly beginning in winter.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs in relation to the seasons, most commonly beginning in winter.
Brief reactive psychosis
Brief reactive psychosis is a sudden display of psychotic behavior, such as hallucinations, prompted by a stressful event. The episode lasts longer than a day but less than a month.
Brief reactive psychosis is a sudden display of psychotic behavior, such as hallucinations, prompted by a stressful event. The episode lasts longer than a day but less than a month.
Gender identity disorder
Gender identity disorder
Gender identity disorder
Schizotypal personality disorder
Schizotypal personality disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by a pattern of deficiency in interpersonal relationships and disturbances in thought patterns, appearance, and behavior.
Schizotypal personality disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by a pattern of deficiency in interpersonal relationships and disturbances in thought patterns, appearance, and behavior.
Premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation occurs prior to when a man wishes it, or too quickly during intercourse to satisfy his partner.
Premature ejaculation occurs prior to when a man wishes it, or too quickly during intercourse to satisfy his partner.
Mental retardation
Mental retardation is described as below-average general intellectual function with associated deficits in adaptive behavior that occurs before age 18.
Mental retardation is described as below-average general intellectual function with associated deficits in adaptive behavior that occurs before age 18.
Organic brain syndrome
Organic brain syndrome is a general term which refers to physical disorders that cause a decrease in mental function, usually not including psychiatric disorders.
Organic brain syndrome is a general term which refers to physical disorders that cause a decrease in mental function, usually not including psychiatric disorders.
Temporal lobe seizure
This type of seizure involves a temporary change in movement, sensation, or autonomic function caused by abnormal electrical activity in the temporal lobe on either one or both sides of the brain.
This type of seizure involves a temporary change in movement, sensation, or autonomic function caused by abnormal electrical activity in the temporal lobe on either one or both sides of the brain.
Acrodysostosis
Acrodysostosis is a congenital (present at birth) deformity of the bones and skeleton, which is usually associated with mental retardation.
Acrodysostosis is a congenital (present at birth) deformity of the bones and skeleton, which is usually associated with mental retardation.
Homocystinuria
Homocystinuria is an inherited disorder of the of the amino acid methionine.
Homocystinuria is an inherited disorder of the of the amino acid methionine.
Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare hereditary condition in which the amino acid is not properly metabolized. PKU can cause severe if not treated.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare hereditary condition in which the amino acid is not properly metabolized. PKU can cause severe if not treated.
Social phobia
Social phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of situations that may involve scrutiny or judgment by others, including parties and other social events.
Social phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of situations that may involve scrutiny or judgment by others, including parties and other social events.
Phobia - simple/specific
A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a particular type of object, animal, activity or situation.
A phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of a particular type of object, animal, activity or situation.
Personality disorders
Personality disorders are a group of psychiatric conditions marked by chronic behavior patterns that cause serious problems with relationships and work.
Personality disorders are a group of psychiatric conditions marked by chronic behavior patterns that cause serious problems with relationships and work.
Paranoid personality disorder
Paranoid personality disorder is a psychiatric condition characaterized by extreme distrust and suspicion of others.
Paranoid personality disorder is a psychiatric condition characaterized by extreme distrust and suspicion of others.
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is fear of being in places where help might not be available, typically fear of crowds, bridges, or of being outside alone.
Agoraphobia is fear of being in places where help might not be available, typically fear of crowds, bridges, or of being outside alone.
Schizoaffective disorder
Schizoaffective disorder includes elements of both psychosis and mood disorder. Psychotic symptoms mean a loss of contact with reality, and may include hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that are not present), and delusions (false, fixed beliefs). Symptoms of mood disorder include very low or very high mood with sleep disturbances, changes in energy and appetite, disrupted concentration, and generally poor daily function. Schizoaffective illness features a close interconnection between these 2 sets of symptoms.
Schizoaffective disorder includes elements of both psychosis and mood disorder. Psychotic symptoms mean a loss of contact with reality, and may include hallucinations (hearing voices or seeing things that are not present), and delusions (false, fixed beliefs). Symptoms of mood disorder include very low or very high mood with sleep disturbances, changes in energy and appetite, disrupted concentration, and generally poor daily function. Schizoaffective illness features a close interconnection between these 2 sets of symptoms.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric illness that can occur following a traumatic event in which there was threat of injury or death to you or someone else.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric illness that can occur following a traumatic event in which there was threat of injury or death to you or someone else.
Panic disorder
Panic disorder involves repeated, unpredictable attacks of intense fear accompanied by severe anxiety symptoms in the body that may last from minutes to hours. (See also .)
Panic disorder involves repeated, unpredictable attacks of intense fear accompanied by severe anxiety symptoms in the body that may last from minutes to hours. (See also .)
Panic disorder with agoraphobia
Panic disorder with agoraphobia
Panic disorder with agoraphobia
Dysthymia
Dysthymia is form of , characterized by moods that are consistently low, but not as extreme as other types of depression.
Dysthymia is form of , characterized by moods that are consistently low, but not as extreme as other types of depression.
Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by a pattern of frequent, persistent worry and , about several different events or activities. The symptoms last at least 6 months.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by a pattern of frequent, persistent worry and , about several different events or activities. The symptoms last at least 6 months.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Repeated nightmares
Repeated nightmares
Repeated nightmares
Primary Insomnia
Primary Insomnia
Primary Insomnia
Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders involve any difficulties related to sleeping, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, excessive total sleep time, or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep.
Sleep disorders involve any difficulties related to sleeping, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, excessive total sleep time, or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep.
Delirium tremens
Delirium tremens is a disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes () or neurologic changes (including ) caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol. Rapid pulse rate, elevated blood pressure, and temperature elevation also may be present.
Delirium tremens is a disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes () or neurologic changes (including ) caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol. Rapid pulse rate, elevated blood pressure, and temperature elevation also may be present.
Alzheimers disease
Alzheimers disease
Alzheimers disease
Delirium
Delirium is a condition of severe and rapid changes in brain function. It is usually caused by a treatable physical or mental illness.
Delirium is a condition of severe and rapid changes in brain function. It is usually caused by a treatable physical or mental illness.
Dementia
Dementia
Dementia
Primary lymphoma of the brain
A (cancer) of the brain without evidence that it has spread from somewhere else in the body.
A (cancer) of the brain without evidence that it has spread from somewhere else in the body.
Senile cerebral amyloid angiopathy
Senile cerebral amyloid angiopathy is characterized by deposits of protein in the walls of the arteries of the brain, which increases the risk of bleeding into the brain (hemorrhagic stroke).
Senile cerebral amyloid angiopathy is characterized by deposits of protein in the walls of the arteries of the brain, which increases the risk of bleeding into the brain (hemorrhagic stroke).
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders characterized by or loss of other nerve functions. These disorders are caused by injuries to the brain that occur during fetal development or near the time of birth.
Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders characterized by or loss of other nerve functions. These disorders are caused by injuries to the brain that occur during fetal development or near the time of birth.
Dementia due to metabolic causes
Dementia due to causes is a deterioration of mental function caused by various metabolic disorders.
Dementia due to causes is a deterioration of mental function caused by various metabolic disorders.
Pellagra
Pellagra
Pellagra