intellectual development disorder

Intellectual Development Disorder (IDD) – Quick Guide

What is intellectual development disorder? Intellectual development disorder is a neurodevelopmental disease characterized by difficulties with mental activities. Learning, speaking, logical thinking, forming decisions, and planning are all challenging for kids with intellectual development disorder. They usually experience difficulty in school and may also have difficulties with peers and daily activities like bathing or dressing….

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Illness Anxiety Disorder

Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondria, Hypochondriasis)

What is illness anxiety disorder? Illness anxiety disorder (IAD), previously known as hypochondriasis, is a psychological disorder characterized by an overwhelming worry of developing a severe medical condition despite the absence of symptoms. People with IAD often see specialists for symptoms they think are related to a medical issue, or they may mistakenly believe that…

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Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Dissociative identity disorder (formerly known as multiple personality disorder) is believed to be a complicated psychiatric disease caused by a variety of circumstances, including severe childhood trauma (usually extreme, repetitive physical, sexual or emotional abuse) What is dissociative identity disorder? Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a severe type of dissociation, a mental process in which…

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