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Depression

What is depression? It is natural to feel sad or down at times. This is a normal part of everyday […]

Panic Disorder

What is panic disorder? Panic disorder is characterised by the occurrence of repeated panic attacks, which last anything from a […]

Trichotillomania

What is Trichotillomania? Trichotillomania (TTM) or hair-pulling, has been observed for thousands of years as an aberrant behaviour that often occurs […]

Social anxiety disorder

What is social anxiety disorder? Social anxiety disorder (or social phobia) is characterised by fears of embarrassment or humiliation in […]

Schizophrenia

Fred was a 21 year old sales representative, who had seemed to be making steady progress in his career for […]

Obsessive compulsive disorder

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder characterised by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are persistent, […]

Memory problems in the elderly

Good memory is one of our most important health assets. Like so many other bodily functions, we have to also […]

Medications for treating anxiety disorders

Introduction Two major kinds of medication are used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. These can be characterised as the […]

Insomnia

What is insomnia? Insomnia is a common health problem that affects roughly one third of the population. It is the […]

Generalized Anxiety disorder

What is generalized anxiety disorder? The term “generalized anxiety disorder” (GAD) refers to a condition characterised by excessive worry. In […]

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