Oppositional defiant disorder, or ODD, is characterized by symptoms such as easy irritability, disobeying rules, intentionally bothering other people, lying and/or acting out of revenge or cruelty, which typically begin in childhood. Although oppositional defiant disorder does not have a specific cause, the risk of development is greater if there is a history of ODD […]
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Conduct disorder is a psychological disorder that can be diagnosed in childhood in which the child presents selfish, violent and manipulative attitudes that can directly interfere with their performance at school and their relationships with family and friends, in addition to the possibility of problems with the authorities. Conduct disorder can be mild, moderate or […]
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Paranoid Personality Disorder, also called PPD, is characterized by an excess of distrust on the part of the individual and suspicion towards others, in which their intentions are, in most cases, interpreted as malicious. Generally, this disorder appears in early adulthood and may be a consequence of hereditary factors and childhood experiences. PPD usually occurs […]
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Selective eating disorder is a relatively common childhood eating disorder, which occurs when a child always eats the same foods, rejecting all other options outside of their acceptance pattern. Thus, it is common for children to always like to eat the same meals, rejecting new foods, and having difficulty eating in restaurants and at other […]
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Paranoid Personality Disorder, also called PPD, is characterized by an excess of distrust on the part of the individual and suspicion towards others, in which their intentions are, in most cases, interpreted as malicious. Generally, this disorder appears in early adulthood and may be a consequence of hereditary factors and childhood experiences. PPD usually occurs […]
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Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a marked distancing from social relationships and preference for carrying out other activities alone, feeling little or no pleasure in carrying out these activities, in addition to a reduction in the change of expressions in social situations. Thus, it is common for people with this disorder to be described […]
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Selective eating disorder is a relatively common childhood eating disorder, which occurs when a child always eats the same foods, rejecting all other options outside of their acceptance pattern. Thus, it is common for children to always like to eat the same meals, rejecting new foods, and having difficulty eating in restaurants and at other […]
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Major depressive disorder or classic depression, also called unipolar, is a mental health disorder that is usually caused by low hormone production. Normally, the most common symptoms include a feeling of emptiness, lack of interest in routine activities, terminal insomnia and sadness for no apparent reason, which last for at least two weeks at a […]
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Dependent personality disorder is characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of by other people, which leads to submissive behavior and an intense fear of separation. Furthermore, these people also have a lot of difficulty making decisions, constantly needing other people’s decisions or approval. This disorder appears most frequently in early adulthood and […]
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, popularly known as OCD, is a psychological disorder characterized by the presence of 2 types of behavior: Obsessions: these are inappropriate or unpleasant, recurring and persistent thoughts that arise in an unwanted way, causing anxiety and suffering, such as, for example, coming into contact with a virus or bacteria and becoming infected. There […]
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