Screening can also happen at other times, should a caregiver or a doctor be concerned that a child might have autism, or if a child is at high risk for an ASD (for example, the child has a sibling or other family member with ASD). Don't wait for the provider to offer adevelopmental...
Depression, too, has been closely associated with OCD. 75% of people with OCD grapple with multiple co-occuring disorders. Source: National Institute of Health Many with OCD, especially adults, whether diagnosed or not, recognize something peculiar about their behavior. If symptoms persist, these ...
Adult psychiatric disorders are diagnosed through physical examination, lab tests and evaluation of a psychological profile. Since adults are able to converse with their doctors, it becomes easier to run tests and reach a conclusion. If you are experiencing symptoms of lethargy, withdrawal from social...
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A study led by a psychologist from Trinity College Dublin raises important questions on how mental illness is currently diagnosed and whether these diagnoses accurately reflect the underlying neurobiology of mental illness.
OCD is often misdiagnosed as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The OCD Center of L.A. reviews diagnostic & treatment differences between these conditions.
Understanding how to overcome OCD is essential not only for yourself, but also to help others understand this condition.
OCD can only be definitively diagnosed through a clinical interview with a doctor. A doctor will ask a patient a variety of questions about his or her behavior and medical history in forming a diagnosis. But new research may offer doctors new tools in identifying the disorder, even in identify...
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