Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression – also called postpartum depression – is depression experienced after the birth of a baby.
Mental Health
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
WHAT IS PTSD? PTSD is commonly associated with, and was first ascribed to, war veterans suffering from ‘shell shock’ and ‘combat fatigue’. It is a
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe, complex and debilitating mental illness that affects many aspects of everyday functioning, including changes in how people function socially, intellectually and
Panic Attack
WHAT IS A PANIC ATTACK? A panic attack is a sudden overwhelming wave of fear that results in severe physical and emotional reactions. These can
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – OCD
WHAT IS OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)? Have you ever heard someone casually refer to themselves as OCD because they like to do things in a precise
Depression
Depression or major depressive disorder (MDD) is a broad term used to describe a large number of disorders characterised by a depressed mood and a
Concentration and Memory
Often, we take our precious ability to remember and concentrate for granted
Bipolar
WHAT IS BIPOLAR DISORDER (also known as BD)? In essence, it is a severe lifelong mood disorder causing alternating episodes of “highs” [elevated mood or
Anxiety Disorder
WHAT IS GAD (General Anxiety Disorder)? A sufferer typically experiences the following: Relentless and exaggerated anxiety in the absence of valid concerns, which can obviously
ADHD
It is a Neurodevelopmental disorder which means it is present usually from a young age. Moreover, it affects various areas of development across a lifespan.