When a patient’s drinking causes distress or suffering, doctors diagnose them with alcohol use disorder (AUD). When a patient replies “yes” to two or more of the following questions, the condition can range from mild to severe. Have you done any of the following in the last year: Have you ever found yourself drinking more …
India reported an average 381 deaths by suicide daily in 2019, totalling 1 lakh 39 thousands fatalities over the year, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau 2019 data. Worldwide, the suicide rates for middle-aged Americans are on the rise, which is particularly alarming given the negative health effects typically associated with aging. According …
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Learn about Schizophrenia. There are a number of different kinds of schizophrenia and schizotypal disorders. Some have genetic predispositions, some are long-term, and others only last for a month. This takes you out of the dark and gives you some solid ground to work from. If you’re worried about others finding out about your illness, …
Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in psychiatry, the branch of medicine devoted to study, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Eg: Anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, addiction, autism, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder,etc Neurologist is a physician who specializes in study, diagnosis and treatment of brain and nervous system disorders. Eg: Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic …
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What habits are making anxiety worse? According to Dr. Rameez Shaikh, of Mind & Mood Clinic, a private Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Clinic in Nagpur “Chronic anxiety can be caused by factors which are out of control – such as trauma, chronic illness, death of a loved one, losing a job, and anxiety running in …
