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Girl before flight or fight
Redacción de Top Doctors

Redacción de Top Doctors
Psiquiatría

What happens during fight and fight?

The "fight and flight" response is an evolutionary mechanism in the brain that helps humans survive. This response developed significantly during hunter-gatherer times when humans lived in more dangerous environments. It allows individuals to become significantly stronger and faster in a split second—an advantage when fighting off a wild animal or escaping danger. Stories of people demonstrating superhuman strength to save their loved ones illustrate the "fight and flight" response in action. We speak to a leading consultant psychiatrist who explains what happens during this response.

Man suffering from anxiety staring into the scenery
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Redacción de Top Doctors
Psiquiatría

How does anxiety impact your relationships?

Anxiety is a prevalent mental health condition that impacts countless individuals across the globe. It often manifests as excessive worry, tension, or fear, which can be overwhelming and challenging to manage. While anxiety primarily impacts the individual, its ripple effects on relationships are profound and can lead to communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, and emotional distance. If you’re experiencing anxiety and find it affecting your personal connections, know that you’re not alone, and there are ways to foster healing. Let’s explore how anxiety interacts with relationships and what steps can help improve them.

An elderly woman and her daughter, smiling at each other
Dr Victoria Lukats

Por Dr Victoria Lukats
02.12.24
Psiquiatría

Dementia diagnosis: A guide for patients and families

Dementia is a complex syndrome affecting over 940,000 people in the UK. While a dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, it’s also the first step towards accessing the treatments, support, and resources needed. Here, Dr Victoria Lukats, leading consultant psychiatrist, provides an expert insight into dementia, discussing its early signs and how the syndrome is diagnosed.

Pregnancy is a time where perinatal mental health support could be required.
Dr Simmi Sachdeva-Mohan

Por Dr Simmi Sachdeva-Mohan
21.11.24
Psiquiatría

How psychiatrists provide perinatal mental health support

Perinatal mental health refers to the emotional and psychological well-being of mothers during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth. This period is often filled with significant physical, hormonal and emotional changes, which can make women more vulnerable to mental health challenges including postpartum depression. Psychiatrists play a critical role in providing tailored care to women during this transformative time, addressing conditions like depression, anxiety and psychosis.

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