Psychiatry

Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that deals with preventing, diagnosing  and treating irregularities in the human body. Mental disorders are treated with medicinal therapies or psychotherapy. A psychiatrist plans personalized treatments taking account of behavioral  disorders.

Disorders Treated by Psychiatrists include:

• Bipolar disorder
• Social phobia
• Panic attack
• Depression
• Dysthimia
• Posttraumatic stress disorder
• Sleep disorders
• Eating disorders
• Common anxiety disorder
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Schizophrenia and similar disorders
• Developmental disorders
• Severe mental illnesses
• Mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Tic disorders

Various psychological and mental problems can be experienced at any stage of life, from childhood to old age. Patients may sometimes be unaware that they are in need of psychiatric help, or they may refuse to accept this reality. In such cases, the person should be engaged and persuaded to accept help.

Depression

Depression is a word that defines an emotion, although it has become synonymous with an illness as it is also used to define a psychiatric disorder. When depressed, a person can be said to be in a state of mental depression. Anyone can occasionally feel themselves depressed, moody or unhappy in the course of our daily life. The most common signs of depression include:

• Hopelessness
• Desperation
• Inability to Enjoy Life
• Lack of Interest
• Difficulty Focusing
• Anxiety and Fear
• Uneasiness
• Remembering Bad Memories
• Feeling of Guilt and Worthlessness
• Sensation of Loneliness
• Forgetfulness
• Lack of Appetite

Depression is a condition that must be effectively treated by a psychiatrist. Treatment of depression involves a treatment plan designed to eliminate untoward feelings that may impact on the person’s mood. Depression is one of the most common and preventable psychiatric illnesses. Depression can be eradicated if accurately diagnosed and effectively treated.

Sleep Disorders

Sleep is extremely important for the quality of life and health of an individual. Difficulty falling asleep and sleeping disorders, such as insomnia, impairing the quality of sleep are becoming more common. Eliminating sleep disorders are key to ensuring a healthy and successful life. To prevent sleeping problems, avoid sleeping during the day, read a book instead of watching TV, eat a balanced and healthy diet, stay away from stress and try and sleep at the same time every night.