Is self harm a mental illness? CBT Kenya Self-harm, or self-mutilation is the act of deliberately inflicting pain and damage to one’s own body. Self-harm most often refers to cutting, burning, scratching, and other forms of external injury. It can, however, also include internal or emotional harm, such as consuming toxic amounts of alcohol or...
Things You Need To Know About Suicide – CBT Kenya Three people will have died from suicide in the two minutes it takes you to read this article. While you might not consider yourself at risk; unexpected events can lead to hopelessness and despair. Diagnosis of a terminal illness, the sudden death of a loved...
Borderline Personality Disorder – CBT Kenya Borderline Personality Disorder is a serious disorder of the mind characterized by patterns of unstable behavior, moods, functioning and self-image. The condition affects roughly 5.9 per cent of the adult human population. You can be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPO) if you exhibit repetitive episodes of depression, anger...
Panic Disorder | What is it and is it treatable? CBT Kenya Panic disorder occurs when you experience recurring unexpected panic attacks. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When they occur, you might think you’re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. You may feel terrified and overwhelmed, even though you’re not in...
What Is Clinical Depression ( Major Depression)? The term clinical depression is used to describe depression that is not caused by a loss, such as the death of a loved one or a medical condition. It is also known as major depression. Clinical depression is a period of sadness, irritability, or low motivation that occurs...
Paranoid schizophrenia causes and treatment – CBT Kenya Doctors today say that this is the most common type of mental illness. People with paranoid delusions are unreasonably suspicious of others. This can make it hard for them to hold a job, run errands, have friendships, and even go to the doctor. People with schizophrenia aren’t...
