Mental health (psychiatry)

Oppositional Disorder

The oppositional disorder that causes the opposition is a recurrent or persistent negative, deviant or even hostile behavior directed against persons with power. Diagnosis is based on history data.

The use of psychoactive substances and their dependence on them

Among people who use psychoactive substances, some use them in large quantities, often enough and long, before they become addicted. A simple definition of the relationship does not exist. Help in the definition of the term dependence of the concept of tolerance, mental and physical dependence.

Bipolar disorder in children: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Bipolar disorder in children is characterized by alternating periods of manic, depressive episodes and a normal state, each of which lasts for several weeks or months.

Depressive disorders in children and adolescents

Depressive disorders in children and adolescents are characterized by mood changes, including sadness, mood reduction or anxiety, sufficiently pronounced to influence functioning or cause severe depletion.

Acute stress disorder in children: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Acute stress disorder (OCD) is a short period (about 1 month) of obsessive memories and nightmarish dreams, alienation, avoidance and anxiety that occurred within 1 month after a traumatic event.

Volatile nitrites: addiction, symptoms and treatment

Nitrites (such as amyl, butyl, isobutyl, sold as Locker Room and Rush) can be inhaled to enhance sexual pleasure. Use is especially common among urban men of homosexual orientation.

Mental disorders in children and adolescents: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Despite the fact that sometimes childhood and adolescence are considered as a time of absence of cares and problems, up to 20% of children and adolescents have one or more diagnosed mental disorders.

Anxiety disorders in children

Some measure of anxiety is a normal aspect of a child's development. For example, most children aged 1-2 years are afraid of separation from their mother, especially in an unfamiliar place.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by obsessions, compulsions, or both. Obsessions and compulsions cause marked distress and affect achievement and social functioning. Diagnosis is based on anamnestic data. Treatment includes behavioral therapy and SSRI.

Generalized anxiety disorder in children: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Generalized anxiety disorder is a persistent condition of an increased level of anxiety and fear, characterized by excessive anxiety, anxiety and fear, all the way to horror. Physical symptoms may include tremor, hyperhidrosis, numerous somatic complaints, as well as weakness and exhaustion.

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