Più di 7477 articoli redatti dai migliori specialisti

Turning of the seasons: all you need to know about SAD

It is getting colder in the UK, and autumn steadily approaches on the winds from the east. Around this time of year, many might start to feel their good spirits decline, retreating into their rooms and no longer wishing to engage with the world. While that may be suitable for bears during hibernation, this shouldn’t be for humans, so if this is a yearly pattern of behaviour for you, you may be exhibiting signs of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

ADHD: How does it affect women differently?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by a range of behavioural symptoms that manifest in various ways. Although commonly associated with boys and men, recent research has shed light on how ADHD uniquely impacts women, leading to an increased awareness of the disorder's signs, diagnosis, and treatment. Here, Dr Nagaraj Konappa, renowned consultant general and forensic psychiatrist, provides an expert insight.

High-functioning ADHD in the workplace

High-functioning ADHD is a lesser-known yet increasingly recognised subset of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder where individuals achieve significant success in their professional lives, often without major disruptions from their symptoms. For many professionals, high-functioning ADHD remains veiled beneath a facade of success, making it difficult to identify and address. Individuals with this type of ADHD often develop effective coping mechanisms that mask their struggles from the outside world. They excel in dynamic environments that match their energy and creativity, yet they may grapple with hidden challenges that affect their mental health and job performance. Here to tell us all about is leading consultant psychiatrist and clinical director of ADHD Health Clinic Dr Shyamal Mashryu.

Redazione internazionale di Top Doctors

Redazione internazionale di Top Doctors
Psichiatria

Understanding the signs of Austism Spectrum Disorder in children

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological condition that primarily manifests through difficulties in socialisation, communication, and interpersonal abilities. It can be difficult to identify, and there is a lot of misconception about what the condition entails. It is a lifelong condition, that starts from birth, though it may not be obviously present in the first few years of life; some go their entire lives without ever getting a diagnosis. Though it comes with its own set of challenges and necessitates some concessions, children with autism — and the people in their lives — can thrive with ample education about this condition and a bit of compassion. Dr Raman Sakhuja, a leading psychiatrist in Cardiff, sheds light on children with ASD.

Mostra risultati 30 di 239


Questo sito web utilizza cookie propri e di terze parti per raccogliere informazioni al fine di migliorare i nostri servizi, per mostrarle la pubblicità relativa alle sue preferenze, nonché analizzare le sue abitudini di navigazione. L'utente ha la possibilità di configurare le proprie preferenze QUI.