Family Physicians
is a feeling that everyone gets from time to time, but when it gets excessive, can cause serious problems in a person's life.
occurs when one has excessive, hard to control worries so severe that it gets in the way of day-to-day life and can also make one feel physically unwell.
affects adults as well as children, and in adults, typically shows up as problems with social skills.
are a group of related conditions where a person typically has severe problems understanding, relating and getting along with other people, ranging from the mild to severe, and includes conditions such as Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
is a progressive decline of one's brain functions such as memory, attention, judgement, and personality.
is a problem with persistent sadness so severe that it can also cause physical problems (e.g. problems with sleep, concentration, energy, appetite) as well as problems with home, school, work and relationships.
is a persistent, severe sadness that usually also causes problems with sleep, concentration, energy and appetite.
is a problem with persistent sadness so severe that it can also cause physical problems (e.g. problems with sleep, concentration, energy, appetite) as well as problems with home, school, work and relationships.
is when you are in a relationship, and the other person abuses or controls you physically or emotionally.
are a group of conditions that occur when a person becomes so dissatisfied with their body that it leads to problems with eating too much or too little.
is a state of well-being and positive mental health in life, which goes beyond the mere absence of mental illness.
is when a person has been exposed to lead, which may lead to multiple problems, including problems with brain function, learning, irritability, attention and concentration.
is a condition with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or habits (compulsions) that cause distress or anxiety. Common obsessions include worries about germs or contamination, whereas common compulsions include handwashing and checking.
is a condition that may occur after people have been exposed to life threatening or extremely stressful and overwhelming situations.
is a problem with persistent, severe sadness that can happen to mothers days to months after they have given birth to a child.
is a serious condition that can cause problems with confused thinking and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that others cannot). It can also make a person feel that others are out to harm them, which is a particularly frightening.
play a key role in mental health and happiness, and the most important relationship is your relationship with your spouse / partner.
is a type of depression which can happen in the fall/winter months when people don't get enough sunlight...
is when you are so shy, that it actually causes you problems in your life. The good news is that there are many (non-medication) ways to help you overcome the shyness and be more confident...