Author Archives: JmaC

Key facts There are many different mental disorders, with different presentations. They are generally characterized by a combination of abnormal thoughts, perceptions, emotions, behaviour and relationships with others. Mental disorders include: depression, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia and other psychoses, dementia, … Continue reading →

Key facts Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, an estimated 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. … Continue reading →

Pediatric bipolar disorder is notoriously controversial, with the epicenter of the debate being whether the condition can be diagnosed in prepubertal children at all. Some clinicians avoid labeling affectively labile youngsters with bipolar disorder, preferring instead less stigmatizing categories like … Continue reading →

People often feel sad, blue, or ‘depressed’ from time to time.  These feelings are usually short lived, and do not interfere with daily life.  Major Depressive Disorder, on the other hand, is a serious medical condition that affects the mind and … Continue reading →