psychiatry

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Acute stress reaction

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Introduction An acute stress reaction refers to intense, or prolonged, mental or psychological distress that can develop after exposure, or in response, to a stressful event. Many people who experience a traumatic event will struggle with negative emotions, thoughts, and memories of the event. In the first month following the traumatic event, they may experience an acute stress reaction, symptoms of which include: Intrusion symptoms: reexperiencing the traumatic event (memories, flashbacks, nightmares). Negative mood: inability to experience positive emotions, such as happiness. Dissociative symptoms: an altered sense of one’s surroundings or oneself, difficulty remembering the trauma. Avoidance symptoms: avoidance of

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#Nervous system diseases #Neurology #Seniors' health

Alzheimer’s disease

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Overview Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes significant deterioration in mental performance. This leads to impairment in normal social and occupational function. Unfortunately, AD is an incurable condition that has a variable clinical course. It is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia Dementia describes a clinical syndrome that is characterised by a significant deterioration in mental function that leads impairment of normal function. In healthcare, we measure ‘normal function’ by activities of daily living (ADLs). These are a series of routine activities that people should be

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#D #Seniors' health

Depression in older people

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Depression is a mental health condition that can affect people of any age. More than 1 in 10 older people experience depression. The 3 main causes of depression in older people are poor physical health, social isolation and loss. If you have signs of depression for 2 weeks or more, or you are concerned that you may have depression, don’t delay — speak to your doctor. Ageing does not make treatments for depression less effective — with the right treatment, you can recover from depression whatever your age. What is depression in older people? Depression is a mental health

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#C #Phobias

Claustrophobia

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Claustrophobia is the fear of being in an enclosed space. Common situations that can trigger claustrophobia include being in lifts, tunnels, cars, planes or crowded rooms. Claustrophobia can cause intense anxiety and/or panic attacks. Panic attacks can cause overwhelming feelings of anxiety, as well as physical symptoms, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath and sweating. Claustrophobia can be successfully treated with psychological therapies. This includes cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and self-exposure therapy. What is claustrophobia? Claustrophobia is a type of phobia. A phobia is an irrational or disproportionate fear of an object, activity or situation. People

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