Panic Disorder (info)
People with panic disorder have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. They cannot predict when an attack will occur, and many develop intense anxiety between episodes, worrying when and where the next attack will strike. Panic disorder is often accompanied by other conditions such as depression or alcoholism, and may […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (info)
A person with obsessive-compulsive disorder have either obsessions, or compulsions, or both. The obsessions and/or compulsions are strong enough to cause significant distress in their employment, schoolwork, or personal and social relationships. This includes: anankastic neurosis, obsessional neurosis and obsessive-compulsive neurosis The person has obsessions or compulsions, or both. Obsessions. The patient must have all […]
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A psychological condition usually characterized by chronic worry for at least 6 months or more. This may involve tension that is unfounded, or much more severe than the normal anxiety most people normally experience. info sheet Generalized Anxiety Disorder PsychNet-UK Generalized Anxiety Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Anxiety […]
Aspergers Syndrome
The characteristics of Asperger’s Disorder are severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. PsychNet-UK Aspeger’s Syndrome Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Asperger East Anglia – Offers personal, friendly assistance for everyone with Asperger syndrome and their families […]
Autism
Autism – The tendency to be absorbed in oneself; a condition in which one’s thoughts, feelings and desires are governed by one’s internal apprehensions of the world PsychNet-UK Autism Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. In order to view the video you must have java script enabled in your browser! […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A psychological disorder in which a person experiences obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. These may include; checking actions, cleaning, washing, counting, and even hoarding. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), one of the anxiety disorders, is a potentially disabling condition that can persist throughout a person’s life. info sheet Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PsychNet-UK Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Information Sheet. […]
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (info)
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a relatively common anxiety problem, affecting 3 – 4% of the population, Generalized anxiety disorder is much more than the normal anxiety people experience day to day. It’s chronic and exaggerated worry and tension, even though nothing seems to provoke it. Having this disorder means always anticipating disaster, often worrying […]
Cluttering
Cluttering is a communication disorder that affects one’s ability to convey messages to others in a clear and/or concise manner. Individuals with cluttered speech often report that their listeners have difficulty understanding them, and attribute this to factors such as their rate of speech, the clarity of their speech, and/or the organization or relevance of […]
Panic Disorder
An anxiety disorder manifesting in a sudden experience of fear and panic. A panic attack is a severe attack of anxiety and fear which occurs suddenly, often without warning, and for no apparent reason info sheet PsychNet-UK Panic Disorders Information Sheet. – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Award Anxiety UK – Anxiety […]
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), previously known as Clumsy Child syndrome, is a general term used to describe personsa, children and adults, who are awkward, uncoordinated, poor coordination and clumsiness. Developmental Coordination Disorder PsychNet-UK Developmental Coordination Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Development Coordinator Disorder – MedLine Plus.Developmental coordination disorder […]
