Mental health
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition diagnosed in children who display symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and/or impulsivity. Although its causes are not fully understood, factors including genetics and antenatal problems are thought to play a role.[1] Treatment…
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Post traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD and sometimes written as post-traumatic stress disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder, is a condition that sometimes develops after a person experiences or witnesses a life-threatening, terrifying, or otherwise deeply traumatic event.[1] Examples…
What is Burnout?
Burnout is a state of ongoing mental, emotional and physical exhaustion which occurs as a result of overwhelming demands, chronic stress, or job dissatisfaction. Although it is not an illness on its own, it is recognized as being a stepping…
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, abbreviated to PMDD, is a severe type of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The majority of people who menstruate experience cyclical physical and emotional changes in the days leading up to their periods, such as tender breasts and mood…
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective disorder and, less commonly, manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes dramatic changes in mood that, in turn, affect people’s ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. It is characterized by serious…
What is Depressive Episode?
Depressive episode The definition of a depressive episode is a period of depression that persists for at least two weeks.[1] During a depressive episode, a person will typically experience low or depressed mood and/or loss of interest in most activities,…
What are the Signs of Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum depression Also known as postnatal depression, postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depression that can occur with having a baby. PPD is much more severe than the mild “baby blues” that many new mothers experience for a few…
Avoiding burnout
Does stress ever leave you feeling run down and unmotivated? If the answer’s yes, you may be experiencing burnout. So what do we mean when we say ‘burnout’? It’s the physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long-term workplace stress,…
Managing anxiety
Anxiety is a natural part of life, and it’s something we all experience now and again. But people respond to situations differently. Something that makes you feel anxious might not affect someone else the same way. For some people, anxiety…
Depressive Episode
The definition of a depressive episode is a period of depression that persists for at least two weeks.1 During a depressive episode, a person will typically experience low or depressed mood and/or loss of interest in most activities, as well as many…
Signs of Postpartum Depression
Also known as postnatal depression, postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depression that can occur with having a baby. PPD is much more severe than the mild “baby blues” that many new mothers experience for a few days or a couple…
Signs of Depression
The signs of depression are many and varied. Depression is much more than a feeling of sadness; it is a medical condition that may cause severe, prolonged symptoms and significantly disrupt a person’s daily functioning.[1] Depression is thought to be the most…