Nervous breakdown is commonly known as mental breakdown, although, both of them are not medical terms and also do not refer to any specific mental disease. Nervous breakdown is often used in the context of severe depression and anxiety that can lead to an emotional and psychological collapse. However, a certain level of anxiety and [...]

Our brain is probably the most overworked organ in our body. It constantly sends and receives signals to and from the various parts of our body. As we grow older, our brain seems to slow down from its normal pace and takes longer to respond to stimuli. It is a natural process and nothing to [...]

Depersonalization disorder is a period of disconnect or detachment a person has from his/her body and thoughts. It causes one to feel as if they are living a dream and are detached from themselves. This episode of depersonalization episode may last for a few minutes, hours, and in some cases for years. The characteristic sign [...]

Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic birth defect. This genetic disorder is the result of an extra copy of chromosome 21 in all or some of the body cells. About 1 in 800 babies, fall prey to Down syndrome. The risk of having a baby born with this disorder is higher [...]

Every person at some point or the other in life has to go through rough and tough times. It is understandable that in such a situation; he would be exposed to stress, depression, and other unhealthy mental conditions. The way a person thinks is believed to be the most important step for success. It is [...]