Mental and health conditions
In this section you can learn about management of various mental and health conditions
Depression in pregnancy
Also known as antenatal depression, is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, hopelessness, and impaired functioning occurring during pregnancy. It is one of the most common mental health disorders affecting pregnant women and may have significant consequences for both maternal and fetal health if left untreated.
Mania and hypomania in patients with epilepsy
Mania and hypomania are mood disorders characterized by abnormally elevated, expansive, or irritable mood accompanied by increased activity, energy, and goal-directed behavior. Although less common than depression, manic and hypomanic episodes may occur in individuals with epilepsy due to shared neurobiological mechanisms, seizure-related changes, or medication effects.
Depressive disorder in patients with epilepsy
Is one of the most common psychiatric comorbidities among individuals with epilepsy. Depression may occur before the onset of seizures, during the course of epilepsy, or as a consequence of recurrent seizures and psychosocial difficulties associated with the condition. Depression negatively affects treatment adherence, seizure control, quality of life, and overall prognosis.
Psychotic disorders in patients with epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by a persistent predisposition to generate recurrent epileptic seizures and the associated biological, cognitive, psychological, and social consequences. Psychiatric disorders are common among people with epilepsy and may arise from shared neurobiological mechanisms, the effects of recurrent seizures, psychosocial stressors, or adverse effects of antiepileptic medications.
Cocaine Withdrawal
Cocaine Withdrawal is a clinical syndrome that occurs after cessation or significant reduction of cocaine use in individuals who have developed psychological or physical dependence. Unlike alcohol or opioid withdrawal, cocaine withdrawal is usually not associated with severe medical complications, but it may cause significant psychological distress, intense craving, depression, and increased risk of suicide.
