Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Anorexia Nervosa, and how can it be treated?
Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and extreme restriction or reduction of food intake, along with a distorted body image. It can be treated through psychotherapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – CBT, medical monitoring and nutritional therapy to restore weight, along with social support to promote recovery.
2. What is Intellectual Disability (ID), and what are its levels?
Intellectual disability is a condition characterized by certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills, including thinking, problem-solving, communication with others, and the ability to care for oneself and perform daily tasks. It appears before the age of 18 and includes four levels:
● Mild: The person can learn and be relatively self-reliant, often able to work and adapt to society.
● Moderate: Requires more support in learning and daily life but can achieve some independence.
● Severe: Needs intensive support in most aspects of daily life, with limited learning abilities.
● Profound: Fully dependent on others for care and daily living, with very limited cognitive abilities.
3. What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy – SFBT?
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy – SFBT is a short-term, future-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying the patient’s strengths and developing practical solutions to their problems, rather than focusing on the root causes or symptoms. It aims to help the patient build a preferred future vision by setting clear goals and exploring positive changes already happening in their life.
This therapy is used to address a wide range of psychological and social issues, including:
● Anxiety and depression problems
● Relationship challenges
● Low self-esteem
● Support in addiction recovery
● Coping with life stressors
● Behavioral issues in children and adolescents
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy typically involves between 5 to 8 therapy sessions.
4. What is Autism, and can it be treated?
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others. It is characterized by repetitive or limited patterns of behavior and interests. The severity of symptoms varies from person to person, they may be mild in some and more severe in others.
Common symptoms include:
● Difficulty with verbal or nonverbal communication (such as eye contact or facial expressions).
● Difficulty forming social relationships.
● Repetitive movements or behaviors (such as rocking the body or arranging objects).
● Strong attachment to specific routines or focused interests.
5. What are mood disorders, and how can they be treated?
Mood disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by persistent or recurrent disturbances in a person’s emotional state, affecting their thoughts, behavior, and ability to perform daily activities normally. These disorders range from periods of severe depression, marked by sadness and loss of interest, to episodes of mania or excessive elation characterized by high energy and overconfidence.
Main types of mood disorders include:
● Depression: A constant feeling of sadness, loss of energy, difficulty concentrating, and sleep or appetite disturbances.
● Bipolar Disorder: Alternating episodes of depression and mania or hyperactivity.
● Cyclothymic Disorder: Mild but chronic mood swings that persist for long periods.
Mood disorders are treated through psychotherapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – CBT or Dialectical Behavior Therapy – DBT, and medications like antidepressants and mood stabilizers under medical supervision. Additionally, maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes regular sleep, exercise, and social support plays a key role in recovery.
