World Congress on Epilepsy and Brain Disorders
About Conference ME Conferences in conjunction with its institutional accomplices and Editorial Board Members is pleased to welcome you all to the “World Congress on Epilepsy and Brain Disorders” going to be held at Cape Town, South Africa during November 22-23, 2018 which is focusing on the fundamental subject “Elimination of epilepsy.” The organizing committee is preparing […]
Impending social engagement brings fear that prompts avoidance
For many people, an impending social engagement or performance situation brings fear that prompts avoidance or otherwise interferes with functioning. Social anxiety disorder typically begins before adulthood and, while it often feels crippling, can be treated. Definition Social anxiety disorder, formerly referred to as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and […]
PTSD triggered by a terrifying event!
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time […]
Panic Disorder can happen anywhere, at any time!
A panic attack can happen anywhere, at any time. You may feel terrified and overwhelmed, even though you’re not in any danger.If this kind of random event has happened to you at least twice, and you constantly worry and change your routine to keep from having one, you might have panic disorder — a type of anxiety disorder.One in […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life
What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images or urges that trigger intensely distressing feelings. Compulsions are behaviors an individual engages in […]
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
“I always thought I was just a worrier. I’d feel keyed up and unable to relax. At times it would come and go, and at times it would be constant. It could go on for days. I’d worry about what I was going to fix for a dinner party, or what would be a great […]
Mental Health: Confronting Stigma
Toronto Local Immigration Partnerships invite you to an interactive workshop about confronting the stigma faced by vulnerable newcomers with mental illness. This is a “train the trainer” workshop. Participants will be provided with a short PowerPoint presentation with talking points that they can use to briefly present the information they learned with their organizations. CONTENT: Understand […]
