Depression

Depression in psychology and psychiatry refers to long term and persistent feeling of sadness, guilt, hopelessness and thoughts of death. A depressed person cannot just 'snap out of it' - he needs sup...

Others

Mental health disorders happen when a person is not able to function either cognitively or emotionally. Addiction – obsessions, compulsions, or psychological or physical dependence on substances or ac...

Psychoactive Substances/ Substance Abuse / Drug Abuse

Drug abuse is improper use of drugs. People usually use the term to mean an excessive use of dangerous substances like amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine and opium alkaloids. All of these are addicti...

Sleep Disorder

A sleep disorder is a medical problem in which a person is either not able to sleep, or sleeps too much, or has disturbed and unrestful sleep. Sleep disorders affect the quality of every other aspect ...

Sleep Disturbances In Women

Sleep disturbances – like insomnia and sleep eating – are more common among women. Stressors like work and caring for infants, depression, and hormonal problems can cause sleep disturbances.

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