Symptoms Of Anxiety Before Bed
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OCD: spotting the signs in younger children
The term 'obsessive-compulsive' may have become part of our general lingo, yet for many people it’s a very real disorder they and their families have to learn to live with. Between 2% and 3% of the population have some form of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) – and many started showing signs as early as the age
Holiday season’s emotional hangover affecting mental health
Seasonal blues are currently at their peak, with many struggling to cope with higher than normal stress and anxiety levels, according to a leading Brisbane clinical psychologist. Anxiety House Director Dr Emily O’Leary says as the holidays draw to a close and we slowly return to our normal lives, some of us are left with an
Year 7 Queenslanders start in high school for first time
By Emma Pollard and Alyse Edwards | Updated Tue Jan 27 17:06:18 EST 2015 The start of the new school year coincides with a major change in Queensland's education system, with high school now starting in year 7. Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said 80,000 students have made the jump to secondary school. Previously year 7 students attended primary
OCD: The misunderstood mental battle
It is a condition with a recognisable name used by many people to explain simple habits, yet for those who suffer from it, life is far from simple. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects 2.5-3 percent of the population and is about as common as diabetes and asthma. However, with the name OCD being used so frequently by those who
Obsessive compulsive disorder affecting children as young as four, says Brisbane psychologist
ROSE BRENNAN, The Courier-Mail | July 24, 2015 10:00pm CHILDREN as young as four are being diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder, suffering “incredible distress” that causes them to count as they chew, wash cutlery repeatedly and constantly check their bags for homework. Experts say the number of Queenslanders seeking help for the psychological condition is on the