Psychiatric hospitals are designed to support a safe and healing environment for patients dealing with mental health illnesses or alcohol or substance misuse. Often, they are surrounded by a stigma which involves shame or punishment. However, it is the opposite…
Sleep plays an important role in regulating the body and the mind. If you have a well-rested night, then you can handle the next day’s challenges and work better. It also keeps the stress hormone cortisol low. Sleep deficiency occurs…
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…
A phobia is described as being a state of fear or worry about a certain object, place, living thing or activity. This is different from what a person might normally experience as being scared or anxious. Phobias are classified as…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that is triggered by a stressful, painful or startling event or a series of events. A person experiencing PTSD may recall the traumatic experience, through flashbacks or nightmares, which may cause…
