A Freudian slip is a verbal or linguistic error that occurs when a person unintentionally substitutes a word or phrase for another word or phrase that is related to a hidden or repressed thought or emotion.
Neurodivergence is a term that describes the natural variation in human neurology and cognitive functioning. It refers to individuals who have neurological differences that are outside the typical range of variation in the human population.
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, interacts with others, and experiences their environment.
Conduct disorder refers to a group of behavioural and emotional problems characterised by a disregard for others. The primary diagnostic features of conduct disorder include aggression, theft, vandalism, violations of rules and/or lying.
Personality disorders are long-term patterns of behaviour and inner experiences that differ significantly from what is expected and fall into three major groupings.
How to distinguish between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Borderline personality disorder is a pattern of instability in personal relationships, intense emotions, poor self-image and impulsivity. A person with borderline personality disorder may go to great lengths to avoid being abandoned, engage in self-harm or have repeated suicide attempts, display inappropriate intense anger, or have ongoing feelings of emptiness.
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a psychological condition that can occur after experiencing prolonged or repeated trauma, such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, or captivity.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the nervous system – including the brain – during development from childhood to adulthood. People with ADHD can experience impulsivity, hyperactivity, distractedness, and difficulty following instructions and completing tasks.
C-PTSD symptoms can include emotional dysregulation, dissociation, chronic feelings of shame or guilt, and difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy relationships.
Narcissism is a personality trait, but not everyone with this trait has narcissistic personality disorder.
This questionnaire is designed to stimulate dialogue between a medical practitioner and the patient to help confirm if the patient may be suffering from the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
