The COVID pandemic has caused many of us to reconsider how vulnerable we are as we move about the world and worry about whether we can cope with what this international public health crisis may bring to our communities. While
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Are obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors interfering with your daily life? Explore the symptoms, treatment, and self-help for OCD. Read more at the helpguide.org
Clinicians, Imams, and the Whisperings of Satan
Waswâs al-qahri, which means ‘overwhelming whisperings’ in Arabic, is a complex mental health disorder found in Muslim populations. Waswâs al-qahri is a presentation of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that is not included in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM)[1] or International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
The 5 Major Anxiety Disorders (video)
There are five major types of anxiety disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Social Phobia or Social Anxiety Disorder.
Understanding Religious OCD
In families with religious beliefs, a child expressing faith and strong moral principles is usually a welcome development. But sometimes a child’s faith may become an obsession, and instead of consolation, the child experiences extreme anxiety that he is violating
The Symptoms of Postpartum Depression & Anxiety (in Plain Mama English)
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Infographic: What Are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety disorders are the commonest psychiatric illnesses globally. There is no test for anxiety disorders like panic disorder, PTSD, OCD or social anxiety disorder and the diagnosis is based on a good history and examination. The signs and symptoms