Borderline Personality Disorder is a disorder that affects mood as well as how a person interacts with others. BPD is the most commonly recognised personality disorder. In the UK, borderline personality disorder is also commonly referred to as emotionally unstable personality disorder. The symptoms of BPD are split into four main areas, these are: Emotional…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression which comes and goes in seasonal patterns. It is sometimes referred to as ‘Winter Depression’ as for most people the symptoms are more severe and apparent in the wintertime. Some people may feel worse in the summer months and better in the winter, others may feel…
Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition that can cause a range of psychological symptoms. This means that those with the condition may not be able to distinguish their own thoughts and ideas from that of reality. 1 in 100 people will experience and episode of schizophrenia at some point in their lives and the…
We all experience anxiety and worry from time to time and this is completely normal. You may feel anxious when sitting an exam or waiting for medical treatment or taking part in a job interview. However, there are many people who struggle to control their worries and therefore anxiety begins to have an effect on…
Depression is a mental health condition which consists of a wide range of symptoms which affect your mood and behaviours. Most commonly, depression is associated with low mood, losing interest in things you once enjoyed, suicidal thoughts / tendencies and shutting yourself off from the rest of the world. It is important to remember that…
Bulimia is an eating disorder and a serious mental health condition, affecting 1-2% of women and 0.1-0.5% of men across the world. Anyone can get bulimia, however it is most common in people aged 13-17 years-old. People with bulimia will go through periods of eating a lot of food in a short space of time…
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder and a serious mental illness. It can affect both men and women of all ages; though it is more common in young women and typically starts in the middle of their teenage years. People with anorexia often have a distorted view of their bodies, thinking that they are overweight…
Schizoaffective Disorder is when both psychotic and mood disorder symptoms are present at the same time or within a two week period of one another, within a single episode. Schizo – Psychotic SymptomsAffective – Mood Symptoms Episodes can vary in length and the symptoms usually start as a young adult. It is also important to…
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a very serious form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and can have a very large and negative impact on the life of the individual. Those who experience PMDD may find that their symptoms interfere with their work and home life and in severe cases, they may also experience suicidal thoughts. The individual…
Phobias are irrational fears which can affect the day-to-day life of an individual. The person often recognises that their fears and behaviours are irrational, however, they are unable to control them and therefore they can have a large negative impact on their lives. Although phobias are a form of anxiety, they are different from general…