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Why Worry: Understanding OCD and Anxiety Disorders

Psychological Health Care

In fact, anxiety and associated conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are common mental health conditions. OCD and anxiety disorders are the focus of a national education and awareness campaign Australia-wide this month. What Is OCD? OCD, Anxiety and COVID. Getting Help for OCD and Anxiety Disorders.

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Maternal Mental Health: How to Manage the Mental Health Challenges of Being a Mum

Psychological Health Care

In more formal terms, maternal mental health refers to the emotional and psychological well-being of mothers during the prenatal, postpartum, and beyond stages of motherhood. While you may manage these stages of motherhood well, research has found the overall psychological wellbeing of mothers can decline over time.

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Anxiety In Elderly: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Ways To Manage 2023

Blurt It Out

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD is characterized by recurrent memories or “reliving” a traumatic event. Symptoms of anxiety in the elderly can be most easily broken down into psychological and physical: 1. Psychological Symptoms Difficulty sleeping. Excessive worry or fear. Withdrawal, or social isolation.

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Women Working In Mental Health Research

MQ Mental Health

Women Working on Preventions and Interventions Dr Susanne Ahmari, (USA) identified brain activity related to Obsessive behaviours, the first step towards developing new treatments for OCD in 2013. This means that if we can schedule treatment when oestrogen is highest, it could end up being more effective.

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Anxiety In Elderly: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Ways To Manage 2023

Blurt It Out

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD is characterized by recurrent memories or “reliving” a traumatic event. Symptoms of anxiety in the elderly can be most easily broken down into psychological and physical: 1. Psychological Symptoms Difficulty sleeping. Excessive worry or fear. Withdrawal, or social isolation.

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Anxiety In Elderly: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Ways To Manage 2023

Blurt It Out

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD is characterized by recurrent memories or “reliving” a traumatic event. Symptoms of anxiety in the elderly can be most easily broken down into psychological and physical: 1. Psychological Symptoms Difficulty sleeping. Excessive worry or fear. Withdrawal, or social isolation.

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Contemporary Issues in Understanding Immigrant Mental Health Needs and Challenges

Society of Clinical Psychology

Anu Asnaani is sponsored by the Diversity Committee of SCP and briefly explores contemporary issues in understanding immigrant mental health needs and challenges to detection and treatment of psychological distress in our global communities. forcibly displaced versus voluntary immigration) for individuals seeking psychological help?