Conditions We Treat

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    • Persistent sadness or low mood

    • Excessive worry or anxiety

    • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

    • Changes in sleep patterns (insomnia or oversleeping)

    • Changes in appetite or weight

    • Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities

    • Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness

    • Irritability or mood swings

    • Fatigue or low energy

    • Thoughts of self-harm or suicide

    • Restlessness

    • Excessive worry

    • Fatigue

    • Difficulty Concentrating

    • Irritability

    • Muscle Tension

    • Sleep Disturbances

    • Panic Attacks

    • Avoidance Behavior

    • Increased energy and activity levels

    • Elevated mood or euphoria

    • Decreased need for sleep

    • Racing thoughts or rapid speech

    • Distractibility

    • Impulsivity or poor judgment

    • Feelings of grandiosity or inflated self-esteem

    • Irritability or aggression

    • Sadness or hopelessness during depressive episodes

    • Fatigue or low energy

    • Changes in appetite or weight

    • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

    • Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt

    • Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities

    • Suicidal thoughts or behaviors

  • 1. Anorexia Nervosa (AN)

    • Restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight.

    • Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat.

    • Distorted body image and excessive focus on weight and shape.

    2. Bulimia Nervosa (BN)

    • Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors (e.g., self-induced vomiting, laxative use, excessive exercise).

    • Occurs at least once a week for three months.

    • Strong emphasis on body shape and weight.

    3. Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)

    • Recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors.

    • Feeling out of control during binges.

    • Associated with distress, guilt, or embarrassment.

    4. Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

    • Restriction of food intake not due to body image concerns.

    • Can lead to nutritional deficiencies, weight loss, or dependence on supplements.

    • Often linked to sensory sensitivity, fear of choking, or lack of interest in eating.

    5. Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)

    • Atypical Anorexia Nervosa (weight is within or above normal range).

    • Purging Disorder (purging without binge eating).

    • Night Eating Syndrome (excessive nighttime eating).

    6. Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder (UFED)

    • Symptoms of an eating disorder that don’t meet full criteria for other diagnoses but still cause distress and impairment.

  • 1. Schizophrenia

    • Persistent symptoms of psychosis for at least 6 months.

    • Hallucinations (most commonly auditory).

    • Delusions (false, fixed beliefs).

    • Disorganized thinking and speech.

    • Negative symptoms (e.g., lack of motivation, emotional flatness).

    2. Schizoaffective Disorder

    • A combination of schizophrenia symptoms and mood disorder symptoms (depressive or manic episodes).

    • Psychotic symptoms persist for at least 2 weeks without mood symptoms.

    3. Schizophreniform Disorder

    • Similar symptoms to schizophrenia but lasting 1 to 6 months.

    • May resolve completely or progress to schizophrenia.

    4. Brief Psychotic Disorder

    • Sudden onset of psychotic symptoms lasting 1 day to 1 month.

    • Often triggered by extreme stress or trauma.

    • Full recovery is possible.

    5. Delusional Disorder

    • Presence of one or more delusions for at least 1 month.

    • No other significant schizophrenia symptoms.

    • Types of delusions include persecutory, grandiose, jealous, erotomanic, and somatic.

    6. Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder

    • Psychotic symptoms triggered by intoxication, withdrawal, or medication side effects.

    • Common substances include stimulants, hallucinogens, alcohol, and certain medications.

    7. Psychotic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

    • Psychotic symptoms caused by a medical illness (e.g., brain tumors, neurological disorders, endocrine disorders).

    8. Other Specified and Unspecified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

    • Symptoms of psychosis that do not fit into the above categories but still cause distress and impairment.

  • Cluster A: Odd or Eccentric Disorders

    1. Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD)

      • Distrust and suspicion of others.

      • Reads hidden meanings into benign remarks.

      • Reluctant to confide in others.

    2. Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD)

      • Detached from social relationships.

      • Limited emotional expression.

      • Prefers solitary activities.

    3. Schizotypal Personality Disorder (STPD)

      • Odd beliefs, magical thinking, or eccentric behavior.

      • Social anxiety and discomfort in relationships.

      • Unusual perceptual experiences (e.g., feeling a presence).

    Cluster B: Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Disorders

    1. Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

      • Disregard for others’ rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness.

      • Lack of remorse for harming others.

      • Diagnosed only in individuals 18+ years old (but with conduct disorder history before age 15).

    2. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

      • Unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions.

      • Fear of abandonment, impulsivity, self-harm, or suicidal behaviors.

      • Intense mood swings.

    3. Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD)

      • Excessive attention-seeking and emotionality.

      • Shallow emotions, dramatic behavior, and a need for approval.

      • Often seductive or theatrical in interactions.

    4. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

      • Grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.

      • Sense of entitlement and arrogance.

      • Exploitative in relationships.

    Cluster C: Anxious or Fearful Disorders

    1. Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD)

      • Extreme social inhibition due to fear of rejection or criticism.

      • Feels inadequate and avoids social interactions.

      • Wants relationships but is too fearful.

    2. Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD)

      • Excessive need to be taken care of.

      • Fear of being alone, submissive and clingy behavior.

      • Difficulty making decisions independently.

    3. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

    • Preoccupation with order, perfectionism, and control.

    • Rigid and inflexible, often workaholic.

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  • 1. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    • Inattention: Difficulty sustaining attention, forgetfulness, easily distracted.

    • Hyperactivity-Impulsivity: Fidgeting, excessive talking, impulsive decision-making.

    • Can present as predominantly inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined type.

    2. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

    • Persistent pattern of defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures.

    • Frequent temper outbursts, arguing, and refusal to comply.

    • Not aggressive or violating others’ rights (unlike conduct disorder).

    3. Conduct Disorder (CD)

    • More severe than ODD, involving violations of social norms and the rights of others.

    • Aggression toward people or animals.

    • Property destruction, deceitfulness, theft.

    • Serious rule violations (e.g., skipping school, running away).

    • Can progress to Antisocial Personality Disorder in adulthood.

    4. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

    • Severe, recurrent temper outbursts (verbal or physical) that are out of proportion.

    • Chronic irritability and anger between outbursts.

    • Diagnosed in children (ages 6-18) to differentiate from bipolar disorder.

    5. Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)

    • Episodes of impulsive aggression (verbal or physical) that are out of proportion.

    • Anger outbursts occur suddenly and without significant provocation.

    • Individual may feel remorse or distress afterward.

    6. Stereotypic Movement Disorder (SMD)

    • Repetitive, purposeless movements (e.g., hand-flapping, rocking, head-banging).

    • Can lead to self-injury.

    • Common in individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions.

    7. Impulse-Control Disorders (Various Types)

    • Kleptomania: Recurrent urge to steal objects without need for them.

    • Pyromania: Compulsive urge to set fires for pleasure or relief.

    • Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder): Recurrent hair-pulling leading to hair loss.

    • Excoriation Disorder (Skin-Picking Disorder): Persistent skin-picking causing damage.

  • 1. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

    • Excessive alcohol consumption leading to dependence and impairment.

    • Withdrawal symptoms include tremors, sweating, seizures, and delirium tremens (DTs).

    2. Opioid Use Disorder

    • Misuse of prescription opioids (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone) or illicit opioids (e.g., heroin, fentanyl).

    • High risk of overdose and respiratory depression.

    3. Stimulant Use Disorder

    • Includes cocaine and amphetamine-type substances (e.g., methamphetamine, Adderall misuse).

    • Symptoms: hyperactivity, paranoia, aggression, cardiovascular issues.

    4. Cannabis Use Disorder

    • Impaired control over marijuana use despite negative consequences.

    • Withdrawal symptoms: irritability, insomnia, anxiety, appetite changes.

    5. Hallucinogen Use Disorder

    • Use of substances like LSD, psilocybin (mushrooms), PCP, MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly).

    • May cause persistent hallucinations or paranoia.

    6. Inhalant Use Disorder

    • Misuse of volatile substances (e.g., glue, paint thinners, nitrous oxide).

    • Can cause neurological damage and sudden death.

    7. Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Use Disorder

    • Misuse of benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, Valium) or barbiturates.

    • Risk of overdose, respiratory depression, withdrawal seizures.

    8. Tobacco Use Disorder

    • Chronic nicotine dependence (cigarettes, vapes, chewing tobacco).

    • Withdrawal symptoms: irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating.

    9. Other (or Unknown) Substance Use Disorder

    • Covers substances that don’t fit into the above categories but cause similar impairment.

  • 1. Depressive Disorders

    Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

    • Persistent depressed mood and/or loss of interest in activities.

    • Symptoms (for at least 2 weeks):

      • Fatigue, sleep changes, weight/appetite changes.

      • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt.

      • Difficulty concentrating, suicidal thoughts.

    Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) (Dysthymia)

    • Chronic low-grade depression lasting 2+ years (1 year in children/adolescents).

    • Less severe than MDD but longer-lasting.

    Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

    • Diagnosed in children (ages 6–18).

    • Severe temper outbursts (verbal or behavioral) that are out of proportion.

    • Chronic irritability between outbursts.

    Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

    • Severe mood swings, irritability, and depression symptoms before menstruation.

    • Symptoms improve after menstruation begins.

    Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder

    • Depression triggered by substance use or withdrawal (e.g., alcohol, opioids).

    Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

    • Depression caused by a medical illness (e.g., hypothyroidism, stroke, Parkinson’s disease).

    2. Bipolar and Related Disorders

    Bipolar I Disorder

    • At least one manic episode (lasting at least 7 days or requiring hospitalization).

    • May have depressive episodes but not required for diagnosis.

    • Symptoms: Euphoric or irritable mood, increased energy, impulsivity, decreased need for sleep.

    Bipolar II Disorder

    • At least one hypomanic episode (less severe than mania, lasting at least 4 days).

    • At least one major depressive episode.

    • No history of full manic episodes.

    Cyclothymic Disorder

    • Chronic mood swings between mild depression and hypomania for 2+ years.

    • Symptoms never meet full criteria for major depression or mania.

    Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar Disorder

    • Bipolar symptoms triggered by substance use or withdrawal.

    Bipolar and Related Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

    • Bipolar symptoms caused by a medical illness (e.g., multiple sclerosis, stroke, Cushing’s disease).

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