Mental Disorders

Unspecified Dissociative Disorder (UDD) is a lesser-known but significant mental health condition that falls under the category of dissociative disorders. It is characterized by a disruption in an individual’s sense of identity, memory, consciousness, or perception. Unlike more defined dissociative conditions such as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder, UDD does not meet the … Read more

Ganser syndrome is an exceptionally rare and poorly understood psychological condition, characterized by deliberate and seemingly nonsensical responses to questions or situations. Often referred to as “nonsense syndrome,” it presents as a peculiar type of dissociative disorder where individuals appear to intentionally provide incorrect answers while being fully aware of their inaccuracies. However, these behaviors … Read more

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a relatively recent addition to the field of mental health diagnosis, introduced in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013. This condition is characterized by severe and recurrent temper outbursts, disproportionate to the situation and inconsistent with the child’s developmental stage. … Read more

Major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly known as clinical depression, is a serious and widespread mental health condition that significantly impacts a person’s thoughts, feelings, behavior, and overall functioning. Unlike temporary feelings of sadness or grief, MDD persists over an extended period and can severely interfere with an individual’s ability to carry out daily activities. It … Read more

Dysthymia, now officially referred to as Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), is a chronic form of depression that often goes unnoticed due to its subtle, long-term nature. Unlike major depressive disorder, which is marked by intense and short-term episodes of depression, dysthymia is a persistent condition, lasting for at least two years in adults or one … Read more

Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES), often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, represent a significant neurological and psychological condition. Unlike epileptic seizures, PNES stems not from abnormal electrical activity in the brain but from psychological distress. The condition is classified under Dissociative Neurological Symptom Disorder (DNSD), a complex spectrum of symptoms that can include motor dysfunction, sensory impairment, and … Read more

Dissociative amnesia with fugue is a complex psychological disorder that poses unique challenges for both patients and clinicians. This rare condition, characterized by a sudden loss of memory and unexpected travel or wandering, can leave individuals disconnected from their identity, past, and even their current circumstances. Unlike other forms of memory loss caused by physical … Read more

Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DDD) is a psychological condition marked by a persistent sense of detachment from oneself or the surrounding world. Individuals often describe it as feeling like they are observing their life from a distance, disconnected from their thoughts, emotions, or physical sensations. While everyone may occasionally experience moments of dissociation, these fleeting occurrences differ … Read more

Dissociative amnesia is a complex psychological condition that profoundly impacts individuals’ ability to recall essential personal information, often due to severe trauma or stress. Unlike ordinary forgetfulness, dissociative amnesia is characterized by gaps in memory that are inconsistent with normal forgetting, typically affecting autobiographical details or events tied to distressing experiences.  These memory disruptions can … Read more

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), once known as multiple personality disorder, is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. It is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identity states within an individual, each with its own unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.  These identity states, also referred to as alters, can … Read more