WHAT WE TREAT
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is normal part of emotional life, which helps us prepare and plan. Usually, this kind of anxiety is triggered by an external event like before taking tests, presentations, major life events etc
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of difficulty paying attention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that interferes with normal day to day functioning or development. Usually starts in early childhood and continue into adulthood.
Adjustment Disorder
Sometimes an individual’s reaction to life stressors or a tragic event can lead to mental health symptoms. Therapy can help address any cognitive distortions or stop medications may also be helpful to overcome the illness.
Bipolar Disorders
Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) causes extreme mood swings, varying from emotional highs and lows, leading to inability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
DISRUPTIVE MOOD DYSREGULATION DISORDER
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a childhood disorder characterized by extreme irritability, anger, and frequent, intense temper outbursts. DMDD is a new diagnosis introduced in the Diagnostic and Statistical of Mental Disorders (DSM-V). It impacts children between the ages of 6 and 18.
DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS
Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that can affect you daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.
Dementia
Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. It can be overwhelming, not only for the people who have it, but also for their carers and families. There is often a lack of awareness and understanding of dementia, resulting in stigmatisation and barriers to diagnosis and care. The impact of dementia on carers, family and society at large can be physical, psychological, social and economic.
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual on Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) personality disorders represent “an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture”. These unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving tend to be rigid and consistent across situations and leads to distress or functional and social impairment.
Phobia
This is a fear of situations from which it would be difficult to escape if a person were to experience extreme panic, such being in a lift or being outside of the home. It is commonly misunderstood as a fear of open spaces but could also apply to being confined in a small space, such as an elevator, or being on public transport. People with agoraphobia have an increase risk of panic disorder.
PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault.
SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER
Social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia) is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others. Usually, this kind of anxiety is triggered by an external event like before social gatherings, presentations. People with social anxiety disorder worry that their actions or behaviors will be negatively evaluated by others, leading to feelings of embarrassment. They often avoid social situations, avoid engaging in group activities, often end up in solitary lifestyle and this fear interferes with their social life.
SCHIZOPHRENIA AND PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people misinterpret reality. Schizophrenia affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves and it impairs their daily functioning. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality, which causes significant distress for the individual, their family members, and friends. If left untreated, the symptoms of schizophrenia can be persistent and disabling.
Sleep Disorder
Sleep disorders are conditions that disturb your normal sleep patterns. Sleep issues are more likely to affect patients with other psychological disorders. These disorders include: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than people in the general population.
EATING DISORDERS
Eating disorders are serious and often fatal conditions related to persistent eating behaviors that negatively impact your health, your emotions, and your ability to function in important areas of life. Most eating disorders involve preoccupation with food, your weight, body shape and weight, leading to dangerous eating behaviors.
TRAUMA AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Most people experience a “fight or flight” response to typical traumatic event, and with time get better. This is a reaction to prevent a person from harm. However, some people continue to experience these reactions which can lead to PTSD.
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears that lead you to do repetitive behaviors . These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress. These are often aggravated by distress and anxiety, and despite your efforts to ignore or control these bothersome thoughts and urges, they keep coming back.
PANIC DISORDER
Panic attacks are sudden onset, spontaneous or triggered, periods of intense fear, reach their peak within minutes and last for several minutes. People with panic disorder have recurrent unexpected panic attacks, often worry about having more panic attacks, make extreme efforts to prevent future attacks by avoiding places, situations, or behaviors they associate with panic attacks.