WILLIAMS SYNDROME Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects many parts of the body. This condition features many developmental problems such as learning disabilities, heart and blood vessel problems, musculoskeletal defects, increased level of calcium in the blood during infancy, distinctive facial features that becomes more noticeable with age. Because of the increased …
WHAT IS A CORTIAL DEMENTIA What is dementia? Dementia is a name given for a group of disorders characterized by loss of cognitive function, mental confusion, disorientation, memory problems, misperception and sometimes behavioral problems. Each disorder has its own unique features, but the common factor amongst the dementia is that the brain cells start dying …
What is the Difference between a Psychologist and a Therapist? Which One Do You Need? Psychologists and therapists are the titles that come up during every conversation about mental health professionals. The terms are used interchangeably, with several people not knowing the difference between the two. Both are educated and trained in therapeutic treatments. However, …
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PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME DEFINITION Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare and complex genetic disorder that alters appetite, development, metabolism as well as intellectual behavior and function. This disease is characterized by small stature, behavioral problems, defective sexual development, low muscle tone and an uncontrolled appetite that leads to life-threatening obesity. Those suffering from Prader-Willi syndrome needs …
PERSISTENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (PDD) A persistent depressive disorder is a long term form of depression. Also known and dysthymia, persistent depressive disorder is less severe than major depression but more serious and is longer-lasting in duration. A persistent depressive disorder is characterized by a continuous feeling of hopelessness and sadness. These feelings might make you …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT METH WITHDRAWAL Withdrawal from something you are addicted to is never simple. It can prove to be a fairly long and arduous process, and methamphetamine withdrawal is no different. Withdrawal often shows a specific set of symptoms, both physical and mental, that appear a day or more after the …
REACTIVE ATTACHMENT DISORDER Reactive attachment disorder is a rare but serious condition in which a child fails to form and establish normal and healthy attachments with parents or caregivers – usually their mothers before age 5. Attachment develops when a child is repeatedly soothed, comforted, cared for, and when the need of the child is …
HOW A PARENT’S ALCOHOL USE CAN AFFECT YOU AS AN ADULT? One misinterpretation that many individuals having liquor addiction have is that their drinking isn’t influencing any other person. Obviously, that is false, and children of alcoholic parents are mostly affected by that toxic environment created by the parent in the family. Relatively few children …
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NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER A narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder with a long-term pattern of abnormal behavior marked by an inflated feeling of self-importance, a deep need for attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. A narcissistic personality disorder can cause problems in many areas of life, including work, school, and …
FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA (FTD) Frontotemporal dementia refers to a group of uncommon disorders that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, causing a problem with behavior, personality, and language. The frontal and temporal lobes are areas of the brain generally associated with personality, behavior, and language. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, frontotemporal dementia may …