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ADHD, which stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder. Scientists connect its causes with the disruption of the functioning of certain parts of the brain. It mainly concerns the prefrontal cortex and striatum, which are responsible for the cognitive control of behavior. It leads to the issues of ADHD people with […]

Yes, that is true, self-harm can indicate trauma. The cruel and severe childhood treatment, such as abuse, neglect, or loss, can make well many individuals resort to self-infliction as a means of dealing with emotions, dissociation, or feelings of numbness that are too strong for them to bear Trauma can release very intense emotions and […]

PTSD, standing for post-traumatic stress disorder, is a severe mental condition occurring as a reaction to experiencing a traumatic event. In the popular mind, PTSD is often connected with participation in warfare, which is one common cause of the disorder. However, there are many reasons which can lead to PTSD development. Among them might be […]

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant drug first used for epilepsy treatment. In time, scientists revealed its benefits in struggling with neuropathic pain caused by different diseases like postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, etc. This medication is very popular in the USA, with nearly 40 million packages sold only in 2022. [1] Still, as with any medicine, gabapentin […]

Personality disorders are diverse in their manifestation and unfortunately, they are not as rare as we wish them to be. In recent years, the diagnosis of ADHD has been on everyone’s lips due to its extensive diagnostics in kids and adults. Being a person with ADHD is tough, as you experience multiple issues with concentration, […]

Dissociative states occur in almost everyone around the globe sometimes. Modern psychiatry claims that dissociative states are at the crossroads between neurobiology and psychology and they are true phenomena [1]. They say that dissociation is a coping process and that is how our mind sometimes reacts to extra severe stresses. The whole concept of dissociation […]

Depression is often called a ‘silent killer’. You may never notice it in your loved ones but it can manifest suddenly in the most disastrous way. That’s why today, medical society pays great attention to depression as the #1 cause of disability worldwide [1]. According to WHO, depression maintains the leading position among mental health […]

Already tired on an average Tuesday, spoiling the weakening with anxious thoughts about the upcoming week at work, or having bad dreams about opening your mailbox. Sounds familiar? You’re not alone, 75% of American employees report the negative impact of work-related stress on their health and wellbeing. [1] Business-wise it means a decrease in workers’ […]

Some modern medications sound scarier than they are with their Latin names and long information leaflets. Clonidine is one of such drugs. It is used across a wide range of health conditions with promising effects. Doctors prescribe it for hypertension, anxiety disorders, ADHD, pain management, and many more conditions. [1]  Because of its use for […]