MENTAL HEALTH
Understanding Unspecified Hallucinogen-Related Disorder An unspecified hallucinogen-related disorder is a mental health condition characterized by the inappropriate use of hallucinogenic substances, leading to significant impairment or distress. It falls under the category of substance-related and addictive disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This disorder is diagnosed when the specific hallucinogenic […]
Understanding Substance-Induced Disorders Common Types of Substance-Induced Disorders Symptoms of Substance-Induced Disorders How to Identify Substance-Induced Disorders Treatment for Substance-Induced Disorders
Understanding Other Specified Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorder Common Types of Other Specified Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorder Symptoms of Other Specified Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorder How to Identify Other Specified Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorder Treatment for Other Specified Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorder
Understanding Intermittent Explosive Disorder Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of impulsive and aggressive outbursts. These outbursts are often disproportionate to the provocation or trigger, and individuals with IED struggle to control their anger. This disorder can have a significant impact on personal relationships, work, and overall quality […]
Understanding Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder (UFED) is a term used to describe a range of eating disorders that do not fit into the specific diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder. While UFED may not have a specific label, it is a serious condition that […]
What is Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder? Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) is a category of eating disorders that do not meet the specific criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder. It is a serious mental health condition that affects a person’s eating behaviors and can have significant physical and […]
Understanding Binge-Eating Disorder Binge-eating disorder is a serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming large quantities of food. Unlike other eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, individuals with binge-eating disorder do not engage in compensatory behaviors such as purging or excessive exercise. This disorder can have a significant impact on […]
Understanding Rumination Disorder Rumination disorder is a relatively rare eating disorder that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by the repeated regurgitation and rechewing of food that has already been swallowed. This behavior is not due to a medical condition or gastrointestinal issue, but rather a psychological one. Common Types of Rumination Disorder […]
Understanding Factitious Disorder Factitious disorder, also known as Munchausen syndrome, is a rare mental health condition characterized by the deliberate fabrication or exaggeration of physical or psychological symptoms. People with factitious disorder often go to great lengths to create the appearance of being ill, injured, or in need of medical attention. Common Types of Factitious […]