Psychiatric Disorders

Cigarette smoking, a leading cause of preventable death all over the world, affects nearly all organs in the body, results in various…

Encephalopathy is a general term used to describe damage or disease affecting brain function. The causes are varied and can be related to…

Substance abuse disorder is a serious problem impacting the healthcare system and society as a whole. Substance abuse can refer to the use of…

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects the way a person thinks, perceives information, responds emotionally, and behaves. There are…

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder manifested by repeated unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive…

Mental health is an essential aspect of overall health and involves a person’s psychological, emotional, and social well-being. It affects the…

Depression is a mood disorder characterized by intense and persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest or enjoyment in things once…

Delirium is an acute disturbance of mental status and cognition with an acute onset of hours or days. It is often related…

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by very high moods (manic or hypomanic episodes) and depression.…

Altered mental status (AMS) is a broad term used to represent a variety of diseases affecting mental functioning ranging from mild…

Psychosocial Health refer to the psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of nursing care. Interruptions in relationships,…

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a type of mental health disorder that belongs to the cluster B personality disorders of…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that can occur after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic or…