Asperger’s syndrome is included in the International Classification of Diseases ICD-10 among “severe developmental disorders”. By taking an anamnesis , it is possible to obtain important information for determining the diagnosis . At the same time, the doctor ( pediatrician ; child psychiatrist ) asks, for example,...

Autism spectrum disorder is one of the serious developmental disorders in children. Getting along with an autistic child is challenging for a family. However, she does not have to go through the first period alone. Counselors from...

There are a number of organically conditioned mental disorders . These include, for example, delirium or dementia . Organic mental disorders often have a reputation as dangerous diseases among people. However, the brain is capable of regeneration to a much greater extent than previously thought, and...

Many organic mental disorders (ODDs) have the same or similar symptoms as psychiatric illnesses. The diagnosis of ODP is therefore based on the basic assumption that an organic disease directly or indirectly affects one or more functions of the brain . A number of diseases...

The term trauma has been used increasingly in recent decades, albeit in different contexts. In professional terminology, this term is used for acute severe injury (e.g. polytrauma after a serious traffic accident) and for psychologically exceptional situations (“psychotrauma”)...

Post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) means a delayed or prolonged reaction to a major stress or threat. In addition, there is a possibility that after repeated or persistent extreme stress (e.g. physical or sexual abuse in...

The most commonly used drugs in the treatment of depression are antidepressants . This broad group of drugs has a targeted effect against depression. However, psychotherapeutic methods have proven themselves in the treatment of depression . In acute severe depression, a combination of drug treatment with psychotherapy works...

You don’t just have to watch depression helplessly: there are various treatment options for this mental illness . In acute cases, hospitalization may be necessary , but sometimes a stay in a day care center or a rehabilitation stay can also help. Depending...

A doctor diagnoses depression based on various symptoms and taking into account the patient’s life situation. He uses various diagnostic methods : an anamnestic interview is very important , a neurological examination can also be performed . When diagnosing depression, the doctor is guided...

The word depression comes from Latin and means “to press down” or “to pull down”. These diseases are manifested, among other things, by changes in mood (affectiveness), lack of interest, apathy and reduced performance. Depression can...