Articles about Diagnosis

Other Specified Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder is a diagnosis for distressing obsessive-compulsive symptoms that do not fully meet the criteria for a specific ...

Not all trauma responses fit PTSD or other defined diagnoses. This category recognises significant trauma- and stress-related symptoms that may present differently but st...

Neurodevelopmental disorders affect how the brain develops, influencing learning, communication, behaviour, and daily life. Though challenges vary, early support and tail...

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a childhood behavioural disorder marked by persistent anger, irritability, defiance, and hostile behaviour toward authority figures...

Mood disorders involve persistent emotional disturbances that extend beyond typical mood changes, affecting thinking, behaviour, relationships, and daily functioning. Wit...

Machine learning is transforming mental health care by helping clinicians detect patterns, predict outcomes, and personalise support. While it does not replace human care...

Learning disabilities are common differences in how the brain processes information, affecting skills such as reading, writing, and maths. They are not linked to intellig...

Kleptomania is a distressing impulse control disorder marked by overpowering urges, brief relief, and lasting guilt. Hidden behind the behaviour is a cycle that can deepl...

Conduct Disorder involves persistent aggression, rule-breaking, and antisocial behaviours that can seriously affect a young person’s relationships, education, and future ...

Anxiety disorders involve persistent fear and excessive worry that go beyond normal stress and interfere with daily life. Despite their widespread impact, they are highly...

The GAD-7 is a brief screening tool used to identify and measure anxiety severity, helping healthcare providers quickly assess symptoms and determine whether further eval...

Personality disorders involve enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that can disrupt daily life and relationships. Though often misunderstood and shaped by...