Diseases
21 Feb 2004
Tourette's syndrome (Gilles de la Tourette syndrome; tics)
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes repetitive vocalisations or movements like blinking. It usually begins in childhood or adolescence.
Chronic Pain
27 Dec 2003
Shingles (herpes zoster infection; HZ)
Shingles or herpes zoster is a blistering, itching, painful and burning rash. It is caused by infection with Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).
Children's health
15 Jul 2003
Bipolar affective disorder (manic depression)
Bipolar affective disorder is a psychological illness that involves severe mood swings from depression to mania that may last for several months at a time.
Diseases
14 Jul 2003
Drug abuse (substance abuse)
Drug and substance abuse is a psychological illness characterised by misuse of or dependence on drugs like cocaine, ice, ecstasy or hallucinogens.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Suicide and attempted suicide (deliberate self-harm)
Suicide refers to intentionally killing oneself. Risk factors include mental disorders such as depression, substance abuse or schizophrenia.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Generalised anxiety disorder is a psychological condition characterised by excessive worry about daily events or regular acute anxiety to triggers.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Panic disorder
Panic disorder is a psychological anxiety disorder characterised by acute anxiety to triggers, and often agoraphobia, the fear of being alone outdoors.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Phobic disorders (phobia)
Phobic disorder causes irrational, uncontrollable fear to a trigger. It is a common psychological anxiety disorder which often begins in late childhood.
Diseases
09 Jul 2003
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition in which an extraordinarily stressful event is re-lived episodically.
