Anorexia Fact File
Anorexia is a serious mental health condition and an eating disorder. People who have this condition try to keep their weight as low as possible in various different ways; such as not eating enough food or excessively exercising (or both). In time this can cause the individual to become very sick. It is important to remember…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Fact File
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can affect men, women and children of all ages. The condition may develop early in childhood but typically develops during early adulthood. OCD can interfere with day to day life on a significant level, though there are treatments available that can help to keep symptoms under control. Causes of Obsessive Compulsive…
Aspergers Fact File
Aspergers is a form of Autism. As many of you will be aware, Autism is a spectrum condition and each case can be very different in the way that it is presented. It can be severe or mild, but still important nonetheless! People with Aspergers see, hear and feel the world differently in comparison to…
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
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. The symptoms of BPD are split into four main areas, these are: Emotional Instability Disturbed Patterns of Thinking or Perception Impulsive Behaviours Intense but Unstable Relationships with Others. Emotional…
Schizophrenia Fact File
Schizophrenia affects 1 in 10 people but their experience of the condition may not be the same. Schizophrenia comes with a range of different symptoms and although there are risk factors which may make an individual more vulnerable when it comes to developing the condition, there is no definitive cause known. Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Lack…
Bipolar Disorder: Fact File
Bipolar consists of drastic mood swings between mania and depression. This means that there are various different symptoms that come with bipolar disorder. There are also different types of bipolar to take into consideration. First of all, I think it would be beneficial to talk through the different ‘episodes’ associated with bipolar disorder, followed by…
Anxiety Fact File
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 Fact File
We all feel sad and down from time to time but that does mean that we are depressed. However, if you feel persistently sad for weeks or maybe even months, there is a possibility that you may be suffering from depression. Sadness is not the only symptom that is associated with depression, there is a…