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Mental health (psychiatry)

Anxiolytics and sedatives: dependence, symptoms and treatment

The use of anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics for medical reasons is widespread. When they are used, intoxication can occur, accompanied by physical and mental disorders. Repeated use can lead to the development of abuse and dependence

Amphetamines: dependence, symptoms and treatment

Amphetamines can be used in the form of tablets, injections, by inhalation and smoking. Amphetamines can cause an increase in mood, wakefulness, alertness, concentration, increase physical activity and cause a sense of well-being. Long-term use can cause dependence

Somatized disorder: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Somatized disorder is characterized by multiple somatic complaints (which include pain and gastrointestinal, sexual and neurological symptoms) over a number of years that can not be fully explained by a physical illness

Somatoform pain disorder: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

The pain disorder is manifested by pain in one or more anatomical areas, sufficiently pronounced to cause distress or impairment of social, professional or other functioning

Munchausen syndrome: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Munchhausen's syndrome - a severe and chronic form of imitation of the disease - consists in the repeated production of false physical symptoms in the absence of external benefit; the motivation for this behavior is to assume the role of the patient

Hypochondria: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Hypochondria is a fear of a serious illness, based on an erroneous interpretation of physical symptoms or normal functioning of the body. Hypochondria is not intentional; the exact cause is unknown

Conversion disorder: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Conversion disorder is manifested by the symptoms or loss of certain functions that develop unconsciously and involuntarily and usually involve motor or sensory function

Dysmorphophobic disorder: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Dysmorphophobic disorder is characterized by concern with imaginary or minor appearance defects, which causes severe distress or disrupts social, professional or other functioning. The diagnosis is based on anamnestic information

Somatoform and simulated disorders: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Somatization is a manifestation of mental phenomena through physical (somatic) symptoms. Usually these symptoms can not be explained by a physical illness

Pedophilia: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Pedophilia is the preferred choice for sexual actions of pre-pubertal children. Pedophilia often leads to imprisonment; Medical treatment should include pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy

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