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Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a third-wave therapy, stands as a highly effective approach for the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), offering people a path towards cultivating a more…

What is insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterised by the difficulty to fall asleep or stay asleep. It can make you wake up many times during the night…

What are eating disorders? Eating disorders are psychological disorders that affect how the person thinks and behaves with food. Most eating disorders are characterised by an excessive worry about weight,…

What is trauma? Trauma is an emotional shock caused by a traumatic experience that generates long-term negative psychological consequences. The trigger is usually an overwhelming, dreadful and hard to control…

What is depression? Depression is a mood disorder characterised by feelings of sadness, apathy, loss, irritability, and hopelessness. It is a common condition that can cause various emotional and physical…

What is chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Chronic fatigue syndrome is a long-term illness characterised by intense exhaustion and tiredness that doesn’t improve after resting or sleeping and that is worsened with physical or…

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that affects people who have suffered or witnessed a traumatic event in their lives (for example,…

What is social anxiety? Social anxiety is an anxiety disorder characterised by an irrational fear of social situations. The person behaves in a shy and anxious way in these types…

What is binge eating disorder? Binge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder where the person eats large amounts of food regularly. During each binge, the quantity of food eaten…

What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder where the person restricts food or exercises excessively, or both, with the purpose to lose weight or keep the weight…