Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition that causes the skin to lose its color. Loss of pigment leads to skin becoming lighter or appearing white than the actual skin tone. It affects the face, hands, arms feet, and in some…
Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune skin condition that causes itchiness and discomfort, mostly seen on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. It causes thick, scaly areas on the skin. This is not a contagious skin disease. Psoriasis is a long-term…
Eczema is a form of dermatitis. Dermatitis is referred to a group of conditions involving skin inflammation. Eczema is a skin condition where the skin becomes dry, itchy and bumpy, in different parts of the body. This deteriorates the function…
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition where the hair follicles that are connected to the sebaceous (oil) glands get clogged. Acne is common in teenagers but it may persist in older years, depending on the severity and the condition of…
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder is described as having two or more separate personality states, which is often regarded as an experience of possession. DID is one of the types of dissociative disorders. These disorders…
Sleep disorders or sleep-wake disorders are a group of conditions that affect the amount, timing and of the sleep you get at night. Some common sleep disorders include insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Sleep disorders are linked…
WHAT IS AN EATING DISORDER? An eating disorder is a serious and complex, mental health condition that affects the physical and mental health of an individual. People with eating disorders have an unhealthy relationship with food, their weight or appearance.…
Panic attacks are described as having sudden yet extreme mental and physical symptoms. These may come on unexpectedly and sometimes with no evident reason. WHAT CAUSES A PANIC ATTACK? There are several factors that can cause a panic attack. It…
WHAT IS ADDICTION? Addiction is defined as a chronic disorder that affects the mind and the body. It is treatable but it may worsen if it is left untreated. It affects a person’s daily life, relationships, and academic or professional…
WHAT IS A PERSONALITY DISORDER? A personality disorder is a mental health illness that includes long-term, unsettling patterns relating to thinking, behavior and mood. These patterns cause problems and changes in functioning for an individual. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF…
