JAMA Network From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. The recent release of the 2020 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) offers an opp...

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is the most common mental disorders. The hallmark of GAD is excessive, out-of-control worry. This condition can negatively impact a patient's quality of life and disrupt important activities of daily living. Women are twice as likely as men to have the disorder. It often begins in childhood or adolescence...

Treatment should be tailored to a specific diagnosis. A treatment plan for a diagnosis of depression and an anxiety disorder should be designed to help a person manage and reduce the symptoms of both disorders, often at the same time. RemoveAvailable Brand

What is restless legs syndrome?Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom Disease is a common neurological condition, causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them.  RLS is classified as a sleep disorder since the symptoms are triggered by resting and attempting to sleep, a...

Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest which interferes with daily functioning.Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder. SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed antidepres...

The primary treatment approach for most people of OCD will be to start with psychological treatment in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).  However, for some people where therapy as not proved successful initially, the NICE guidelines recommend additional therapy (CBT with ERP), or a choice of medication in the form of Selective S...