At the very onset, a diagnosis of epilepsy can raise many doubts and questions in a patient’s mind. One of the most commonly asked concerns is, “Do I have to take epilepsy meds forever" or "Do you have to take epilepsy medication forever” The idea of taking...
People usually associate the term dementia with old-age memory loss. Many people still ask, “Is childhood dementia real?” It is difficult to think that dementia might be a problem in children; however, for some families, this suffering is a reality. Dementia in children refers to a group...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that is widely misunderstood, despite being quite serious. Many people casually say, “I’m so OCD,” without realizing the weight of the disorder. This casual use, along with OCD stereotypes in media, movies, and social platforms, has allowed misinformation to...
Substance abuse does not affect women in the same way as men due to differences in biology, emotions, and social roles. For many women, addiction is a form of escape from stress, trauma, pain, or demanding responsibilities rather than an act of self-destruction. The growing concern of...
Sleep is a vital part of the growth process in children; however, in the case of many families with autistic children, the night can be a stressful and not a relaxing time. Autism and sleep issues are commonly experienced in households raising autistic children. Sleep problems in...
Kids go through many emotional and behavioral changes during their development. At times, they may experience mood swings, fears, aggression, or become more oppositional than usual. These feelings and behaviors are often considered normal parts of growing up. However, many parents begin to wonder how to know if...
Nicotine is the top-ranked addictive substance worldwide in terms of the number of users. Most people associate nicotine only with cigarette smoking, but it is also present in electronic smoking devices, chewing tobacco, and nicotine replacement therapies such as gums, patches, and lozenges. As awareness grows, many...
For a long time now, alcohol dependence has been one of the major challenges that human society has had to deal with, and it has now spread even to the youngest ones. Questions such as does alcohol dependence run in families and how an alcohol abuse...
Seizures can occur without any warning. The sight of a person dropping, quaking, or just gazing idly may trigger fright. Nevertheless, most seizures are of short duration, generally taking one to two minutes, and are self-limiting. What actually matters is your reaction in those critical seconds. There are...
Depression is widely misconstrued as a disorder of adults only, but it is still considered the most severe mental health issue among children. One of the major contributors to this misconception is the viewpoint of children as beings without any concerns and, hence, incapable of being...