Search Results for : mental disorder
Health

The Role of Gut Microbiota in Mood and Mental Disorders

The human gut microbiota consists of about 100 trillion microorganisms (including bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms). It is huge and complex, with more individual cells than the human body, and so active that it can be considered to be

News

Mental Disorders Overtake Cancer and Heart Disease as the World’s Biggest Cause of Disability

Mental disorders have become the leading cause of disability across the world, overtaking cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and musculoskeletal disorders, according to a major global study published in The Lancet. Researchers say the findings reflect a worsening mental health crisis affecting millions of people

Research

Language Parallels Between Hate Speech and Mental Disorder Forums

With the privileges brought by social media, it also brings with itself the dark side of the power of anonymity, instant access and availability. Misuse of such subtle powers has made social media a breeding ground for hateful and hate-inducing

Awareness

Parental Traits Linked to Severity of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Key Points: Neurodevelopmental disorders are a heterogeneous group of disorders that often lie on a spectrum. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM: 5) defines Neurodevelopmental disorders as “a group of conditions with onset in the

Awareness

Pervasive Developmental Disorders 

You might not have heard the term “pervasive developmental disorder” (PDD) in a while. That’s because, in 2013, the medical community transitioned to a more inclusive term: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). But what exactly does this spectrum encompass, and how did

News

Outcry in Peru as Insurance Law Labels Transsexuality as “Mental Disorder”

The government of Peru has issued a decree of insurable health conditions. This also includes mental health services. Anger sparked when transgender people were classified as having “mental disorder”. In Peru, the capital Lima was filled with rainbow flags with

News

WHO Sets New Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new, complete diagnostic guide for mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders called the clinical descriptions and Diagnostic Requirements for ICD-11 Mental, behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ICD-11 CDDR). “Accurate diagnosis is often the first

Health

BPD Patients Visits Hospital More than Other Mental Disorders

People with borderline personality disorder struggle to function in daily life because it impacts how they feel about others and themselves. It consists of a pattern of erratic, intense relationships, impulsivity, and a negative self-perception. Extreme emotions and impulsive behavior

Health

Comprehensive Insights into Mental Health & Mental Disorders

Mental well-being incorporates more than just the nonappearance of mental ailments; it is the total state of being emotionally, socially, and psychologically well. A person in a state of mental well-being can supervise life’s stresses, reach their full potential, learn

Health

Dehydration Can Be A Root Cause of Mental Disorders

Numerous alternatives exist for you to improve your physical health by drinking plenty of water. To mention a few advantages, drinking water regularly helps your body absorb nutrients from food, supports digestion and weight loss, eases joint movement, and keeps