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Understanding Seasonal Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

As daylight hours dwindle with the changing seasons, many individuals notice shifts in their mood and energy levels. For some, this seasonal change transcends the common “winter blues,”...

Understanding Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Introduction Fever is a temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an illness. It is a natural response of the body’s immune system to fight off infections. While a fever can be...

Loss of Smell and Taste: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Introduction The senses of smell (olfaction) and taste (gustation) are essential for daily life, influencing appetite, nutrition, safety, and overall well-being. A reduction or loss in these senses...

Understanding Influenza: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Introduction Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It affects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Influenza can range from mild...

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Substance Use Disorders (SUDs): Overview, Safer Steps, and Effective Treatments

What they are Substance Use Disorders are patterns of problematic use of drugs (e.g., opioids, stimulants, cannabis, sedatives, cocaine, methamphetamine) leading to impairment or distress across...

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD): Signs, Health Effects, and How Recovery Starts

What it is Alcohol Use Disorder is a medical condition where drinking leads to impaired control, social or work problems, risky use, and/or physical dependence. Severity ranges from mild to severe...

Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome: Understanding Tics and Reducing Their Impact

What they are Tic disorders involve sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic movements or vocalizations: Provisional Tic Disorder: tics < 1 year Persistent (Chronic) Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder: motor...

ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder): When Eating Is Hard for Reasons Other Than Body Image

What it is ARFID involves persistent avoidance or restriction of food intake leading to weight loss, nutritional deficiency, dependence on supplements/enteral feeding, or significant psychosocial...

Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Breaking the Restrict–Binge Cycle

What it is Binge Eating Disorder is recurrent binge episodes (loss of control while eating unusually large amounts) without regular compensatory behaviors. People often eat rapidly, until...

Schizotypal Personality Disorder (STPD): Odd Beliefs, Social Anxiety, and Reality-Testing Skills

What it is Schizotypal Personality Disorder features pervasive social/interpersonal deficits with acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive/perceptual distortions, and eccentric behaviors...