Many individuals suffer from anxiety and depression at the same time. Sometimes, one of these conditions goes untreated. The result is that the individual receives treatment but because it is not complete, the person remains feeling unwell. For example, it is not uncommon for people with social anxiety to also suffer from depression. According to the World Psychiatric ... [Read more now]
Quirky. Has some odd habits. Quite controlling. These are inaccurate ways to describe a child or adolescent with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). As I discuss in this video, the nature of OCD is that it IS very distressing. It gets in the way of kids enjoying a normal life. People seek treatment because more and ... [Read more now]
Adult ADHD is a real condition defined by the DSM-5 in 2013. Until recently, it was believed that children outgrew ADHD but we now know that ADHD is a developmental disorder that continues throughout the life span. Around 5% of children suffer from ADHD and, of these: at least half continue to experience clinically significant ... [Read more now]
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Last week was Mental Health Week in Australia. It was well advertised and frequently covered by the media. Q & A, which is the most popular debating forum on TV, devoted their Monday night session to depression and suicide prevention. In fact, it seemed that Mental Health Week generally was focused on giving information about ... [Read more now]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) used to be categorised as an anxiety disorder. Not anymore. The latest edition of the DSM-5 (which was published in April 2014) sees OCD as a unique disorder quite different from generalised anxiety, specific phobias and panic disorder. The new category in the DSM-5 is called ‘Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders’ (OCRD) and ... [Read more now]
I recently ran a corporate workshop and began by asking what the group thought stress was. The replies were: Anxiety Depression Overwhelmed Sick Suicidal Can’t concentrate This confirmed that many people still assume that stress is bad and is equivalent to anxiety and depression. In truth, stress is neither. 1. Anxiety and depression are mental ... [Read more now]
Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD) is a condition that is caused by a traumatic life event. Typical events that precipitate PTSD include: Colliding with another car Your house burning down Your business being robbed at gunpoint You being the victim of an assault War is another common precipitator. Since the Vietnam War, we have become aware that ... [Read more now]
Lynette * recently consulted with me as she felt very confused and frustrated. She was experiencing all sorts of symptoms and was looking for answers. Before meeting with me, she had been on the rounds with GP’s and psychiatrists. One psychiatrist gave her a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. A year later, a different psychiatrist decided ... [Read more now]
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by worries? Do you find yourself dwelling on concerns big (is my job safe?) and small (that darn clogged sink!)? You are not alone. Anxiety levels in the USA and Australia are the highest they've been in seven decades, surveys show. Current trends 1. Money and work woes are at ... [Read more now]
