May 2024
Understanding Attenuated Psychosis Syndrome Attenuated Psychosis Syndrome (APS) is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of psychotic-like symptoms that are less severe than those found in full-blown psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. Individuals with APS experience a combination of unusual thoughts, perceptions, and beliefs, which may cause distress and impairment in daily functioning. […]
Understanding Unspecified Mental Disorders Unspecified mental disorders, also known as unspecified neurodevelopmental disorders, are conditions that do not fit into specific categories or criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). These disorders are characterized by symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment in various areas of an individual’s life, such […]
Understanding Other Specified Mental Disorder Other Specified Mental Disorder (OSMD) is a classification in the field of mental health that is used when an individual’s symptoms cause significant distress or impairment, but do not fit the criteria for any specific mental disorder. This category is designed to capture presentations that do not meet the full […]
Understanding Unspecified Mental Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition Unspecified Mental Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can have a significant impact on an individual’s mental health. It is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of this disorder, including its common types, symptoms, identification, and treatment options. […]
Understanding Other Specified Mental Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition Other Specified Mental Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition (OSMDAMC) is a condition where an individual experiences mental or behavioral disturbances that are directly caused by a medical illness or condition. This condition falls under the broader category of mental health disorders and is recognized […]
Understanding Unspecified Paraphilic Disorder Unspecified Paraphilic Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by atypical sexual preferences or behaviors. It falls under the category of paraphilic disorders, which involve intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve non-human objects, suffering or humiliation of oneself or one’s partner, or children or other non-consenting persons. However, in […]
Understanding Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder Paraphilic disorders are characterized by intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve non-human objects, suffering or humiliation of oneself or one’s partner, or children or other non-consenting persons. Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder (OSPD) is a classification used in the DSM-5 to encompass paraphilic disorders that do not fit into […]
Understanding Transvestic Disorder Common Types of Transvestic Disorder Symptoms of Transvestic Disorder How to Identify Transvestic Disorder Treatment for Transvestic Disorder
Understanding Fetishistic Disorder Common Types of Fetishistic Disorder Symptoms of Fetishistic Disorder How to Identify Fetishistic Disorder Treatment for Fetishistic Disorder
Understanding Pedophilic Disorder Pedophilic disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by an adult’s sexual attraction towards prepubescent children. It is essential to understand that having the attraction itself is not illegal, but acting on it is. It is considered a paraphilic disorder, which involves intense and persistent sexual interest towards atypical objects, situations, or individuals. […]