Articles about Psychiatric & Neurological Disorders

Have a look into our selection of articles related to phsychiatric and neurological disorders and discover solid, trustable and understandable information we have prepared for you.

Alzheimer's

The process of human aging is complex and yet not well understood. Our body changes with age and our brain too. There are some cognitive modifications experienced by all persons, mainly slowness of the speed of processing information, less attention span, difficulties in multi-tasking and naming.

Alzheimer's

CEAFA (Spanish Alzheimer’s Confederation) estimates that around 1,200,000 people could suffer from Alzheimer’s in Spain. The figure is obtained from the prevalence of the disease in all age ranges. As for the Spanish Neurology Society (SEN), it warns of an alarming underdiagnosis in our country, stating that up to 30% of cases could be undiagnosed.

Chronic pain

Dictionary definitions don’t do it justice. Chronic pain is a complex condition that is rarely solved quickly and often requires emotional as well as physical solutions.

Depression

Depression is a single word that carries a multitude of meaning. It is a mood disorder that can touch every aspect of our lives yet has distinctly individual characteristics.

Epilepsy

A diagnosis of epilepsy can be difficult for all the family, particularly as many parents will not have a deep knowledge of the condition and how to help their children cope.

Epilepsy

These are seizures where a child becomes briefly unconscious and stares blankly and unresponsive to what is happening around them. Their frequency and length are unpredictable, creating concern for parents and family members.

Epilepsy

Most children with epilepsy should be able to attend mainstream school and enjoy their education without significant problems, providing there is good communication between family and school.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a condition of the central nervous system that impacts more than 50 million people worldwide, causing physical suffering, emotional stress and compromising hopes and dreams.

Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder that is the most common cause of dementia. It compromises memory and cognitive ability, causing distress and suffering to people, often overwhelming their families and carers. More than 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia with the number is forecast to rise to 152 million by 2050.