Psychiatry

Symptoms 

Some of the symptoms include: 

• Feeling sad or down 
• Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate 
• Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt 
• Extreme mood changes of highs and lows 
• Withdrawal from friends and activities 
• Significant tiredness, low energy, or problems sleeping 
• Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia, or hallucinations 
• Inability to cope with daily problems or stress 
• Trouble understanding and relating to situations and to people 
• Problems with alcohol or drug use 
• Major changes in eating habits 
• Excessive anger, hostility, or violence 
• Suicidal thinking 

Causes 

The specific causes of neurological problems vary, but can include: 

• Genetic disorders 
• Congenital abnormalities or disorders 
• Infections 
• Lifestyle 
• Environmental health problems including malnutrition 
• Brain injury, spinal cord injury, or nerve injury 

Diagnosis 

Some of the common diagnoses are-  

• Depression  
• Anxiety  
• Panic attacks  
• Phobias  
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder  
• Mood disorders  
• Eating disorders  
• Schizophrenia  
• Psychosis  
• Dementia  

Treatment 

Treatment plans can vary and depend on the symptoms and the type of diagnosis. The methods used to diagnose the condition depend on your symptoms. During the initial evaluation, the physician performs a physical examination and makes a detailed record of your medical and family history. The physician may also need to order additional tests before making a diagnosis and working with you to define a treatment plan.