Day: October 28, 2023

#A #Personality disorders

Avoidant personality disorder

By Sama Mohamed

What is avoidant personality disorder? Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a personality disorder. People with AVPD often have a long history of feeling inadequate (not enough) and are very sensitive to what others think about them. Someone with an avoidant personality disorder will appear shy and timid. But this is much more than just being ‘shy’. You may avoid people because you feel inferior, even though you really want to have company. You are very sensitive to judgements by others and fear rejection. These feelings are chronic and intense. They negatively affect your ability to engage and function through life.

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Autoimmune diseases

By Sama Mohamed

What is an autoimmune disease? Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system produces antibodies that wrongly attack the body’s own cells. Your immune system usually protects you from infection. It does this by finding and fighting off viruses and bacteria that enter your body. An autoimmune disease occurs when your healthy organs and tissues are being targeted by your immune system. There are many types of autoimmune diseases. Some only involve one area of your body. Others may involve many different parts of the body. What are the types and symptoms of autoimmune diseases? There are many different autoimmune diseases. Most affect

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

By Sama Mohamed

What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disorder. It affects how people behave and interact with the world around them. In people with ASD, the brain does not grow in the same way it does in most people. ASD presents differently in boys and girls. ASD is not a mental health problem or an intellectual disability. But some people with ASD will also have those problems. Children and adults with ASD may be highly intelligent, of normal intelligence, or have an intellectual disability. Along with some challenges, an autistic person will also have

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Australia’s healthcare system

By Sama Mohamed

What is primary healthcare? Primary care is provided by: doctors (General Practitioners — GPs) community nurses dentists pharmacists allied health professionals (such as physiotherapists, dietitians and speech pathologists) It’s delivered in a variety of settings, including at: general practices community health centres pharmacies dental practices at home General practice General practitioners (GPs) are also known as doctors. They work in the community to keep people healthy. Your doctor can check and treat your: physical health mental health Your doctor can also help you access other health services, or specialist care, through a referral. You can read more about referrals here. It can be

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