If your emotions and moods seem out of your control over a long period of time, you may have a mood disorder. There are several different types, and all of them can be treated. This causes extreme mood swings, from depression to emotional highs called mania. During the highs, you have more energy and your
Continue Reading...Types of Dementia
If someone you love gets diagnosed with dementia, it means he has a progressive and sometimes chronic brain condition that causes problems with his thinking, behavior, and memory. Dementia itself is not a disease, but a syndrome; its symptoms are common to several brain diseases. It will get worse over time. But medications might slow
Continue Reading...What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects children and teens and can continue into adulthood. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder of children. Children with ADHD may be hyperactive and unable control their impulses. Or they may have trouble paying attention. These behaviors interfere with school and home life. It’s more common in boys
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