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Diagnosis
Diagnosis can be defined as the identification and labeling of a disease based on its signs and symptoms. A clinical psychologist or a Psychiatrist diagnose mental disorders using the criteria listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, also known as the DSM, published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
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ADHD Assesment
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DEPRESSION
Depression is one of the most common health issues for young people in Australia.
Depression is a mental illness characterised by feelings of sadness that lasts longer than usual, affect most parts of your life and stop you enjoying the things that you used to.
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ANXIETY & PHOBIAS
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Everyone experiences mild anxiety when faced with stressful situations, like just before an exam or a presentation.
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PANIC ATTACKS
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Panic attacks are short (about 10 – 20 minutes) and usually feel frightening and intense.
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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). It’s also possible to have only obsessions or only compulsions and still have OCD.
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SELF-HARM
Nonsuicidal self-injury, often simply called self-injury, is the act of deliberately harming the surface of your own body, such as cutting or burning yourself. It’s typically not meant as a suicide attempt. Rather, this type of self-injury is an unhealthy way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger and frustration.
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Personality Disorders
A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving.
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PSYCHOSIS
Psychosis is characterized by an impaired relationship with reality. And it is a symptom of serious mental disorders. People who are psychotic may have either hallucinations or delusions.
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TRAUMA & PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
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LIFE TRANSITIONS & ADJUSTMENT
Work problems, going away to school, an illness; any number of life changes can cause stress. Most of the time, people adjust to such changes within a few months. But if you continue to feel down or self-destructive, you may have an adjustment disorder. An adjustment disorder is a type of stress-related mental illness.
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BODY IMAGE
A healthy body image is an important part of a growing individual’s self-esteem especially in this day and age. Both females and males often face significant pressure to look attractive.
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