Hysteria is a woman’s disease, a widespread disease in which women exhibit a variety of symptoms, including paralysis, convulsions, and suffocation. It is the first mental disorder attributed to women, first described in the second … Read more
Bulimia nervosa, also known as bulimia, is a serious and life-threatening eating disorder. Bulimia is a disturbing mental illness and eating disorder that can have serious and life-long consequences. The onset of the disorder usually … Read more
The disorder is characterized by one or more bizarre delusions lasting at least a month. Delusions are not caused by schizophrenia or mood disorders and do not affect psychosocial function apart from the effects of … Read more
Catatonia is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by a range of motor abnormalities and behavioral disturbances. The term has been in use since it was first introduced by German psychiatrist Karl Kahlbaum in 1874. Since … Read more
When we speak of an antisocial, we usually mean a person who has difficulty integrating and identifying with society, or who has no direct interest in it. In other words, antisocial personality disorder is a … Read more
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is one of several types of psychological disorder that affect the personality. Most people have met or begged someone who seems to be selfish and always wants to be showered with … Read more
Someone who has been the victim of threatening violence or injury or harm can develop a mental health problem called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People with PTSD experience PTSD when they are exposed to events … Read more
Joseph Capgras described a syndrome characterized by a close relative being replaced by a fraudster. Delusional misidentification syndrome is a condition in which patients identify familiar people, places, or even themselves in such a way … Read more
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder that includes restricted behavior and a range of symptoms, such as repetitive behavior, and repetitive thoughts. The effects of ASD and the severity of symptoms vary … Read more
Depression or major depressive disorder is a common and serious illness that negatively affects the way we feel, think, act in any way. Depression causes a loss of interest in activities that once were fun, … Read more