Psychiatry

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which the person suffers from repeated thoughts and feels compelled to perform ritualized behavior. These thoughts and behaviors are uncontrollable, thought the person may try to resist or stop them. most people suffering from OCD do realize that their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are irrational, still …

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Behavioural disorders in children

Behavioural Disorders in Children

All children can be naughty, defiant and impulsive from time to time, which is perfectly normal. However, some children have extremely difficult and challenging behaviours that are outside the normal and expected behavior for their age. The most common behavioural disorders in children or disruptive behaviour disorders include oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD) and …

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Misconceptions About Psychiatric Treatment

15 Common Misconceptions About Psychiatric Treatment

Misconceptions About Psychiatric Treatment: People go to the psychiatrists for many reasons. Problems that start suddenly like seeing things that others don’t see or hearing invisible voices, panic attacks, feeling suicidal, etc. They can be problems that have been part of your life for a longer time: feelings of worry, hopelessness and sadness that don’t …

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