Although there is nothing necessarily psychiatric about psychiatric disability other than the psychiatric impairment related to it, the life course and life circumstances typical of many people with (severe) psychiatric disorders may lead to disability and may thus confer some (psychiatric) specificity ...
Treatments may vary depending on the type of mental health disorder a person has. However, mental health care almost always involves some form of psychiatric counseling. Medications may also be prescribed. If you or a loved one is living with co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders tha...
Addressing how to help someone with body dysmorphia starts with an assessment for BDD. It is the first step in body dysmorphia treatment. Utilization of a screening tool such as the BDD Questionnaire may aid in detection in a variety of settings including psychiatric, general medicine, cosmetic p...
The study of sexual dimorphism in psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders is challenging due to the complex interplay of diverse biological, psychological, and social factors. Males are more susceptible to neurodevelopmental disorders including intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and attention...
Autismis a developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, as well as how a person makes sense of the world. It is considered a neurological disorder that affects the brain and nervous system for the duration of a person's lifetime. Autism is...
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A lovely maiden, daughter of a king and mistress of Eros, or Cupid. She is regarded as the personification of the soul. Mental Of, relating to, or affected by a psychiatric disorder. A mental patient Psyche The soul; the vital principle; the mind. Mental (relational) Intended for the ca...
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Having a mental health disorder, such asanxietyor depression. Chronic insomnia is considered “comorbid” (a common disorder that happens at the same time as another) and commonly linked to another medical or psychiatric issues. Being sick or dealing with a health problem that causes digestive iss...
Is "Special Needs" Insensitive? The National Disability Rights Network says “special needs” is considered condescending and offensive and should be avoided, along with “differently abled” and “physically challenged.” The National Center on Disability and Journalism also says that “special needs”...