Background- Some children have challenging behaviours that are outside the norm for their age, thus it is essential to understand behavioural problems in children. These could be conduct disorder, ADHD, disruptive disorders, etc Oppositional Defiant Disorder occurs under the age…
Introduction- Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. It is defined by restriction of energy intake causing a significantly low body weight. Patients will have an intense fear of gaining weight. Pathophysiology of anorexia- Biological and environmental factors play a role.…
Background- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder. It consists of psychological symptoms that continue to be experienced long after a traumatic event. The most common traumatic events leading to PTSD are natural disasters, abuse, sexual assault and also…
What is panic disorder? A Panic disorder is characterized by spontaneous and unexpected panic attacks. This may trigger severe physical reactions combined with major changes in behavior. It can severely affect daily functioning and general quality of life. The person…
Introduction- Depression is now increasingly common illness worldwide. It may become a serious health condition, if long lasting and of moderate to severe intensity.Moreover, It can cause the affected person to function poorly and at worst can lead to suicide.…
Introduction- An overall decline in thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform daily activities, refers to as dementia. It is characterized by the progressive reduction in cognitive ability and thus cognitive function. Patients with dementia have…
What is self care? The individual practice of ones own health management, ones overall well-being, without the aid of a medical professional, refers to as self care. It is done under individual control, is deliberate, and is essential for healthy…
What is memory? The brains ability to encode, store, and retrieve information is called as memory. It is thus crucial to perform our daily activities. The structures of brain associated are hippocampus, fornix, cingulate gyrus, mammillary bodies. Types of memories…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)- Autism is a developmental disorder characterised by social and communication impairments. Children with ASD show rigid and repetitive patterns of behaviour. Asperger Syndrome- This term is used for individuals with autistic characteristics but not the accompanying…
Introduction to screen time hazards With technological era, an increased use of digital media is prevalent in children. This however comes with a lot of physical, psychological, social and neurological adverse consequences. Screen time effects are determined using several factors.…