Sleepwalking (Somnambulism): Exploring the Enigmatic Phenomenon of Nocturnal Wanderings Sleepwalking, scientifically known as somnambulism, is a mysterious sleep disorder that has fascinated and puzzled humans for centuries. This intricate phenomenon involves complex behaviors and actions … Read more
Intermittent Explosive Disorder is a mental health condition that has as its defining feature brief periods of sudden, violent aggression, rage, or violence. Other Conditions Some other mental health conditions can share symptoms with irrational … Read more
Conduct disorders are a type of mental illness diagnosed in children in which they display consistent or repeated acts of violence, threats, or intimidation outside social norms. Conduct disorder (CD) is a mental illness diagnosed … Read more
Characteristics of binge eating may include eating much faster than usual, eating before feeling full and uncomfortable, eating large amounts of food when the body is not hungry, eating alone due to embarrassment about the … 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
Mind Games: Introduction to Clinical Psychology Ever wondered what makes us tick? If your interest piques at the thought of the human mind’s intricacies, you’re in for a treat. Welcome to the riveting realm of … Read more
Some may still call it a nervous breakdown, but the term is no longer a recognized medical term. Yet so-called “nervous breakdown” remains an underlying medical and psychiatric illness. There is no technical way to … Read more
Fluoxetine (floo – ox – eh – teen) is a commonly prescribed antidepressant and is one of the most common antidepressants available in the US. Fluoxetine is an active ingredient in many prescription drugs, including … 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
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