ANXIETY DISORDERS

Feeling ͏anxious is completely normal. It’s the body’s way of alerting us that something in the environment is changing or that we are faced with new challenges that require more of our attention and resources. Anxiety can happen in response to everyday stressors and not all anxiety is problematic or a disorder. An example includes the anxiety we experience before a big exam or a job interview. It is the feeling of anxiety in the mind or in the body that creates discomfort and asks for attention.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)

Millions of children worldwide suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a chronic mental health condition that frequently persists into adulthood. A variety of ongoing issues, including trouble maintaining focus or attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive actions, are included in ADHD. Children with ADHD may also have low self-esteem, difficult relationships, and poor academic achievement.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

ASD, often known as autism spectrum disorder, is a general term used to describe a group of disorders marked by difficulties with speech, nonverbal communication, repetitive activities, and social skills. Every person with autism has a unique blend of strengths and limitations, and autism manifests differently in each individual. While some autistic individuals are silent or very outspoken and communicate in other ways, others can speak. While some people may not have intellectual impairments, others do. Some children with autism live completely independently, while others require a great deal of support in their everyday lives.

EATING DISORDERS

Eating disorders are serious mental health illnesses that impact an individual’s physical and emotional well-being. These disorders include issues with your eating habits and relationship with food, weight and eating patterns. Your capacity to operate in key areas of your life, as well as your health and emotions, may be impacted by these symptoms. People who suffer from eating disorders are concerned about their body image, weight and their relationship with food. This can impact the body’s capacity to obtain the nourishment it requires adversely. The mouth, teeth, bones, digestive system, and heart can all be harmed by eating disorders. They may cause other illnesses. Suicidal thoughts and actions, self-harm, anxiety, and depression are also associated with them.

INSOMNIA-SLEEPING DISORDERS

Humans sleep for almost ⅓ of their lives. An activity that takes one-third of our time is not just a period of passive rest, but rather a period of intensive activity. The sleep requirement of a person varies depending on their age. Infants sleep for most of the day. Children often require 9-10 hours of sleep and this requirement falls down with age. Most adults need 6-7 hrs of sleep which declines to 5-6 hrs as they age. Since the sleep requirement for most people is varied, an important parameter of good and adequate sleep is feeling refreshed and well-rested upon waking up. Sleep serves many physiological functions and poor sleep can cause poor emotional dysregulation, anxiety, feeling edgy, fatigue, memory impairment, and attention and focus issues. Chronic sleep deprivation can cause delayed reaction time, substance use and physical illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, poor immunity and obesity.

LEARNING DISORDERS

Learning disorders in children are a group of conditions that affect a child’s ability to acquire, process, and use information in a typical manner. These disorders can impact various aspects of learning, including reading, writing, math, and reasoning skills. Understanding and addressing learning disorders early can significantly improve a child’s academic and social outcomes.

PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Certain people are better at adjusting to their surroundings, which helps them come up with better-coping mechanisms and build deeper interpersonal bonds. Individuals with lower levels of adaptability are more prone to rigidity and harmful coping mechanisms.

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

PTSD is a mental health condition that develops in a person who has been exposed to a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, serious accident, assault, witnessing or being the victim of a terrorist event.

PSYCHOSIS (PARANOIA, HALLUCINATIONS, OR DELUSIONS)

Psychosis is a mental health condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality. Individuals experiencing psychosis may have difficulty distinguishing between what is real and what is not.

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder in which the perception of things, feelings, and general behaviour are affected, very often leading to disturbances in daily life.

SEXUAL DISORDERS

Sexual disorders are conditions that impact an individual’s ability to experience or express sexual pleasure, engage in sexual activity, or maintain a satisfying sexual relationship. They can affect physical, psychological, or emotional aspects of sexual health and may involve one or more partners.

STRESS DISORDER

Stress is a normal part of life and it can be both positive and negative. Resilience and general well-being depend on an understanding of stress and its impacts. A certain amount of stress can be good for you, but too much.