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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Posted on July 6, 2020
• Posted in Signs of Burnout

What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition diagnosed in children who display symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention and/or impulsivity. Although its causes are not fully understood, factors including genetics and antenatal problems are thought to play a role.1 Treatment for the condition will generally involve a team

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Erectile Dysfunction

• Posted on July 6, 2020
• Posted in Signs of Burnout

What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction, otherwise known as ED or impotence, is the condition of being unable to get or maintain an erection.1 It is a common condition that most males will experience at some stage in their life, though it is most prevalent in older men. ED is usually temporary rather than permanent, although it

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Hyperthyroidism

• Posted on July 6, 2020
• Posted in Signs of Burnout

What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland is overactive, or hyperactive, and causes an excess of thyroid hormone in the body. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower part of the neck, below the voice box. Hormones released by the thyroid regulate the body’s metabolism, affecting functions such as heart

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Acute Stress Disorder

• Posted on July 6, 2020
• Posted in Signs of Burnout

What is acute stress disorder (ASD)? A person who has experienced or witnessed a life-threatening, terrifying or otherwise deeply traumatic event may, in some cases, develop acute stress disorder (ASD), sometimes also called acute stress reaction. Examples of such events include:1234 Natural disasters, such as floods, fires or earthquakes Physical or sexual assault Car accidents Sudden death

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Schizophrenia

• Posted on July 6, 2020
• Posted in Signs of Burnout

What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder which affects the way a person thinks, feels and behaves. This occurs as a result of disorganized or overactive brain activity. Schizophrenia tends to first occur during the teenage years or in early adulthood. The symptoms and severity of schizophrenia can vary widely from person to

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

• Posted on July 6, 2020
• Posted in Signs of Burnout

What is generalized anxiety disorder? Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a condition characterized by debilitating, excessive, unfocused worrying and anxiety. While occasional feelings of anxiety are a normal part of life, people with generalized anxiety disorder tend to experience a loss of control over their thoughts.1 This significant anxiety can cause a person with GAD to struggle to

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Posted on July 6, 2020
• Posted in Signs of Burnout

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD and sometimes written as post traumatic stress disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder, is a condition that sometimes develops after a person experiences or witnesses a life-threatening, terrifying or otherwise deeply traumatic event.1 Examples include:234 Combat Natural disasters like floods, fires or earthquakes Terrorist attacks

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Adjustment Disorder

• Posted on July 6, 2020
• Posted in Signs of Burnout

What is adjustment disorder? Adjustment disorder is sometimes referred to as situational depression. Unlike regular depression, the cause(s) of which may be ongoing and/or unspecified, adjustment disorder is an abnormal emotional and/or behavioral response to stressors which are present in a particular period of a person’s life, often surrounding a major life event. For example, a person