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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 […]

Phobias

A persistent, and irrational fear of a specific thing or situation which the patient is compeled one to avoid it. This fear is usually something not considered to beharmful or dangerous, However any reassurance to the patient is ignored. info sheet Social Phobia – Formally Simple Phobia PsychNet-UK Social Phobia Information Sheet – Description, Causation, […]

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety usually affect young persons and teenagers. It is characterized by a persistent fear of social blunders or performance situations which might give rise to embarrassment or humiliation. info sheet Social Anxiety (Phobia) PsychNet-UK Social Anxiety Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. SocialAnxietyDisorder.org.uk – ‘An ex sufferer of […]

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Is your childs feelings of apprehension due to removal of significant persons or familiar surroundings. This condition is most common in infants 12 to 24 months old. Separation Anxiety Disorder PsychNet-UK Separation Anxiety Disorder Information Sheet – Description,Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Anxiety Care UK – Separation Anxiety and Over-anxious Disorder.Separation Anxiety is […]

Disruptive Behavior Disorder

Disruptive Behavior Disorders are disorders where disruptive behavior is a major characteristic. Disruptive Behavior Disorders, consist of a group of disorders; oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Disruptive Behavior Disorder PsychNet-UK Disruptive Behavior Disorder Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. No Video Available Attention Deficit and Disruptive […]

Substance Induced Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety symptoms are determined to be caused by the effects of a particular drug such as marijuana, cocaine or other psychoactive substance. info sheet Substance Induced Anxiety Disorder PsychNet-UK Substance Induced Anxiety Disorder Information Sheet. – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc Comorbidity of generalized anxiety disorder and substance use disorders: results from […]

Dyscalculia

Is a condition that affects the ability to acquire arithmetical skills. Dyscalculic sufferers may have difficulty understanding simple number concepts, inability to grasp number, and have problems learning maths facts and processes. Dyscalculia  See Also Mathematics Disorder – Click Here PsychNet-UK Dyscalculia Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc. Dyscalculia.Org – […]