By Rahat Lookmanji Stress is no fun to deal with. Anxiety on the other hand a whole other beast! Some of the most common Anxiety Disorders are Generalised Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Separation Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder, which we will discuss here. Phobias are another type of anxiety disorder and have several types, so to… Continue reading Common Types of Anxiety Disorders
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Personality Disorders
A person's personality is an enduring component of who they are. As we grow from childhood to adulthood, our personalities solidify. Our personalities impact the way we think, feel, behave and react to the world around us. According to research done by the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 6% of the world's population has a Personality Disorder.… Continue reading Personality Disorders
Common Types of Phobias
By Rahat Lookmanji As we have talked about, Phobias fall under the umbrella of Anxiety Disorders. To learn about some of the other types of Anxiety Disorders, click here. The origin of the word Phobia comes from the Greek god Phobos, who was the deity of fear and panic. Fear and panic are the key components… Continue reading Common Types of Phobias
Dealing With Depression? Depression Symptom Checklist
Have you been feeling low and sad recently? Take this quiz to help you understand if what you're feeling are the symptoms of depression!
Dyslexia and Me: My Journey with My Learning Disabilities
I’ve been putting off writing this post, for a very long time. Believe it or not, it was the first post I intended to put up, but it’s sat in my drafts for over a year. But I thought I ought to just bite the bullet and get it done. I have Dyslexia. Saying this… Continue reading Dyslexia and Me: My Journey with My Learning Disabilities
Time To Spill The AnxieTea! Anxiety Symptom Checklist
Have you ever wanted to know if what you're feeling is plain old stress, or if it's anxiety? Take this quiz to find out!
Types of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are mental health conditions, that impact approximately 9% of the global population (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, 2021. Eating disorders impact people irrespective of gender, race, age or sexual orientation. These disorders have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental health condition and therefore, it is vital that… Continue reading Types of Eating Disorders
Types of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
When were hear about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, we assume that there is only one type. We have all seen a stereotype of someone with OCD portrayed in the media, where an individual obsessively cleans their homes. However, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders are far more complicated than that. There are four main types of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, which are discussed… Continue reading Types of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Demystifying Mood Disorders
This article focuses on the symptoms of Mood Disorders to help you better understand them, and help you understand when to seek treatment.
Types of Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities are a class of neurological disorders that impact the way a person learns. There are three Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. Today many educational institutions have become very good at understanding if a child may have a Learning Disability and often contact the child's parents. However, if you think that your child… Continue reading Types of Learning Disabilities