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Psychiatrist Appointment: Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Gambling Clinical Symptom Description Alcoholism, drug addiction, and gambling addiction are chronic disorders characterized by compulsive behavior, dependence, and disruption of social and personal life. They belong to the category of addictive disorders and have a negative impact on both physical and mental health. Alcohol Dependence Alcoholism develops gradually and is manifested through the following symptoms: Physical and psychological dependence: The need [...]

Appointment with a Psychiatrist: Dementia and Other Cognitive Disorders Description of Clinical Symptoms Dementia and other cognitive disorders are characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive functions, such as memory, thinking, speech, and the ability to perform daily tasks. These conditions arise due to brain damage or degeneration, significantly affecting the quality of life for patients and their families. The clinical symptoms of cognitive disorders depend on [...]

Consultation with a Psychiatrist: Personality Disorders Clinical Symptom Description Personality disorders are enduring and profound disruptions in behavior, perception, and thinking that negatively affect an individual’s personal and social life. These disorders primarily develop during adolescence or early adulthood and manifest as maladaptive patterns of behavior that hinder interaction with the surrounding world. The symptoms of personality disorders vary depending on the type of disorder, but common [...]

Psychiatric Consultation: Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders Description of Clinical Symptoms Sleep disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that disrupt the quality, duration, and structure of sleep. The most common disorders include insomnia, hypersomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders, and parasomnias. Insomnia Insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder and is characterized by the following symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep (taking more than 30 minutes). Frequent [...]

Psychiatrist Appointment: Eating Disorders – Bulimia, Anorexia Description of Clinical Symptoms Eating disorders (EDs) are severe mental health conditions characterized by abnormal attitudes toward food and body image. The three most common disorders – anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder – each have distinct features but are often linked by a shared anxiety about weight and appearance. Anorexia (Anorexia Nervosa) Anorexia is marked by extreme [...]

Description of Clinical Symptoms Somatoform disorders are a group of mental health disorders in which patients experience physical symptoms that lack a medical explanation. These symptoms cause significant distress and impair daily functioning. Unlike malingering, patients do not fabricate symptoms but genuinely feel them, making diagnosis and treatment particularly challenging. Somatization Disorder Somatization disorder manifests with multiple physical complaints affecting various body systems. Key symptoms include: Pain [...]

Psychiatrist Appointment: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Adjustment Disorder Clinical Symptom Description Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjustment disorder are reactions to stressful or traumatic events that lead to significant disruptions in emotional well-being and daily functioning. However, these disorders differ in both symptom severity and duration. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): PTSD arises after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event that threatens one's life or safety. PTSD symptoms [...]

Psychiatrist Appointment: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinical Symptom Description Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic and debilitating mental health condition characterized by obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive actions or rituals). These symptoms significantly disrupt daily functioning, causing considerable distress. Obsessions are intrusive, unwanted, and recurring thoughts, images, or impulses that often cause severe anxiety and fear. For example, a person may worry about contamination by germs, the safety [...]

Psychiatrist Appointment: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Clinical Symptom Description Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders represent severe mental health conditions characterized by distorted perception of reality, disorganized thinking, and impaired social functioning. These disorders are typically categorized into three main symptom groups: positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. Positive Symptoms involve the addition of abnormal experiences and perceptions that do not exist in reality. These include hallucinations (most commonly [...]

Psychiatrist Consultation via Video Call: Telemedicine Telemedicine refers to the use of information and communication technologies to provide medical services remotely. In recent decades, this approach has developed rapidly across various fields of medicine, including psychiatry. Telemedicine allows patients to receive consultations and treatment from specialists without leaving their homes, which is particularly important for individuals with mental disorders who may find it challenging to visit medical [...]

Psychiatric Consultation: Diagnosing and Treatment of Mental Illnesses A psychiatrist is a medical professional specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses. Their work involves a wide range of tasks, from an initial assessment of a patient’s mental state to prescribing long-term treatments, which may include medication, psychotherapy, or other approaches. The role of psychiatrists in modern medicine is more vital than ever, as mental [...]

Abstract Current mental health services across the world remain expert-centric and are based on traditional workflows, mostly using impractical and ineffective electronic record systems or even paper-based documentation. The international network for digital mental health (IDMHN) is comprised of top-level clinicians, regulatory and ICT experts, genetic scientists, and support organizations. The IDMHN has been formed to enable the implementation of digital innovations in clinical practice, hereby facilitating [...]

Mental healthcare is increasingly in focus worldwide. Mostly, it is due (and thanks) to an important and positive trend taking place – the destigmatisation of issues related to this area of life. We’re becoming more aware of how these problems affect our existence and those around us. Also, we now better understand what role digitalisation plays in this respect. Although innovation may have disrupted a number of [...]

Depression or Depressive Disorder Depression or depressive disorder is the most common mental health condition, characterized by prolonged periods—lasting at least two weeks—of persistently low or sad mood (often irritability in children and adolescents) or a loss of interest and pleasure in most activities. It has a significant negative impact on various aspects of daily life, including functioning, relationships with family, close ones, and others. Depression is [...]