Creutzfeldt-Jakob (KROITS-felt YAH-kobe) disease is a degenerative brain disorder
Overview Creutzfeldt-Jakob (KROITS-felt YAH-kobe) disease is a degenerative brain disorder that leads to dementia and, ultimately, death. Symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) can resemble those of other dementia-like brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s. But Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease usually progresses much more rapidly. CJD captured public attention in the 1990s when some people in the United Kingdom […]
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 […]
