What is ADHD? It the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder among children, especially boys. However, it can also affect teens and can continue to adulthood. Individuals with ADHD often have a hard time paying attention, they may not… Read More
It is believed that about 2.5% of the United States population suffers some kind of bipolar disorder (6 million people). Although there are various types of Bipolar Disorder, the more common ones are Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar… Read More
What is the difference between Solvable and Perpetual Problems? Research has shown that 69% of relationship conflicts are about perpetual problems, meaning that there is little control over them. All of us at some point in our lives… Read More
What is Depersonalization/Derealization disorder? Do you ever feel that things around you are not real? It is estimated that about 50% of the population experiences at least once in their lifetime a moment of derealization and depersonalization. However,… Read More
What is Adjustment Disorder? Do you have a hard time coping with a stress in your life? For example, the death of a loved one or divorce. Adjustment Disorder is a type of short-term condition when an individual… Read More
What is the Parent-Child Relational Problem? Do you have trouble with your parent or child, but do not know why? The Parent-Child Relational Problem serves to describe the difficulties created between a child and a parent often communication… Read More
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder? The National Institute of Mental health estimates that such disorder affects 1.5% of the adult population in the United States and about 11.2% of the population between 13 to 18 years of age…. Read More
Alcohol Intoxication What is alcohol intoxication? It happens when an individual consumes more alcohol than the body can handle causing behavioral or physical abnormalities. It is also known as ethanol poisoning or being drunk. What causes such intoxication?… Read More
It is estimated that between 2 and 3% of Americans encounter panic disorder in a given year. Additionally, although it can be present in both women and men, women are twice as likely to encounter such disorder. What… Read More
Posted: March 10, 2018 by Yesenia Garcia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What is OCD? Over 2.2 million Americans suffer from OCD. An individual who suffers from OCD tends to have uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts, and behaviors in which they feel the urge and need to continuously engage in and repeat… Read More