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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

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Is it possible to treat people with Substance Use Disorders using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? 

Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) can be defined as “a cluster of cognitive, behavioural and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems” (APA, 2013). It can arise from a maladaptive pattern of behaviours and

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Collaborative care: Approaches to treating behavioral disorders in teenagers

For several months Reshma had been feeling uptight and tense when it was time for Rihaan, her 13-year-old to return from school. And for good reason. Rihaan had been a “good boy” up until 7th grade. Reshma had never even

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Mental Health Disorders: Breaking The Stigma And Seeking Solutions

A mental health issue is a condition that affects a person’s thoughts, feelings, behaviour and general well-being. It can impact daily life, relationships, and physical health. Mental health psychiatry treatment confines numerous treatments and strategies to control mental disease, restore

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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

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Unlocking Better Sleep: Understanding and Addressing Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders are situations that bring about modifications in how you sleep. A sleep disorder can affect your average health, safety and best of lifestyles. Sleep deprivation can affect your capability to drive thoroughly and increase your risk of different fitness

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Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in Delhi Teenagers at Their Peak

Adolescence is the age of 10 to 19 years which we all have been through or are currently into. With a blend of turmoil, within as well as outside ourselves, the transition is not as easy as we see on

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Study: Prenatal Depression linked to Premenstrual disorders

Perinatal depression is a mood disorder that occurs during pregnancy and after childbirth. In rare cases, the symptoms are severe enough that a mother and her baby’s health and well-being may be at risk. Read More: Understanding and Preventing Perinatal

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Paraphilic Disorders: Symptoms, Types and Treatment

It is very normal for us as human beings to have a need for sex in life and it is a very normal part of everybody’s life. It is also very common for people to have unconventional thoughts about their

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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