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Bipolar disorder, also referred to as manic-depressive illness, is a type of brain disorder which causes unusual shift in an individual’s mood and energy. As a result, the individual is less likely to engage and carry out day-to-day tasks due to a gradual shift to his or her activity levels. (more…)
oiradmin February 28th, 2019
Posted In: Bipolar Disorder
Oftentimes, people dismiss eating disorders as a bad lifestyle choice; however, they are actually serious and, sometimes, fatal mental conditions that can cause severe disturbances in a person’s eating behavior. They are characterized by irregular eating habits and obsession about body weight or shape. (more…)
oiradmin February 21st, 2019
Posted In: blog
Contrary to popular belief, anxiety is actually pretty normal during adolescent and teenage years, for this period serves to be the most stressful stage in a person’s life. This is understandable for these years tend to be the most explorative and confusing years in one’s life. Normally, anxiety serves as a coping mechanism stimulated by the brain to deal with feelings of uneasiness during stressful situations. For most people, it is a normal phase that will dissipate over time on its own. However, some people experience severe anxiety which can negatively impact his or her life; symptoms start to hinder these people from socializing and participating in various activities. Overwhelming feelings of anxiety will then start to develop into worse conditions giving light to anxiety disorder, depression, or even phobias. (more…)
oiradmin February 7th, 2019
Posted In: Anxiety
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is believed back then to be a condition among children which they can grow out of as they become adults. Today, it has been proven that it is a condition that can span throughout patients’ lives from childhood to adulthood. (more…)
oiradmin January 10th, 2019
Posted In: ADHD
Depression is a medical illness that can occur to anyone. It is not something that can be willed away. Patients with depression need treatment and support. (more…)
oiradmin January 3rd, 2019
Posted In: Depression
Your children’s mental health plays the most important part in their social and cognitive development. It is during this early stage in life when they shape their brain’s structure and build foundation for all their lifelong skills such as problem-solving, social interaction and self-control. (more…)
oiradmin December 18th, 2018
Posted In: Child Mental Health
Although Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is genetically acquired, that doesn’t mean that we can’t do anything about it. After all, it can be also environmental. You may not have any control on your genes, but you totally have control on your diet or your sleeping habits. These factors also contribute greatly on ADHD symptoms. (more…)
oiradmin December 11th, 2018
Posted In: ADHD
As we all know, adolescence is the age of change. It is the time when kids can develop habits that can affect their adult lives.
Adolescence, therefore, is not an easy time for both kids and parents. (more…)
oiradmin December 6th, 2018
Posted In: Teen Mental Health
It is quite normal for all of us to want to adapt or fit in with our circle of friends or with the ones we look up to. Wanting to be more alike with our friends is just natural. However, if it raises some concerns, especially with your child, know that there are ways you can be of help. (more…)
oiradmin November 27th, 2018
Posted In: Teen Mental Health
Depression can be associated with overeating, poor choices of food and inactive lifestyle which all cause weight gain. In time, this weight gain leads to obesity, which is one of the causes of depression. Unknowingly, this has become a cycle—an alarming one. (more…)
oiradmin November 19th, 2018
Posted In: Depression