OCD

Brain Signal Linked to OCD Compulsions Identified

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Summary: Researchers have identified a specific pattern of high-frequency brain activity in the anteromedial orbitofrontal cortex (amOFC) that is consistently linked to compulsive behaviors in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In three patients with severe, treatment-resistant OCD, briefly disrupting this signal through targeted deep-brain stimulation (DBS) rapidly reduced symptoms. The findings suggest that OCD symptoms … Read more

Manila Bulletin – OCD leads mobilization of emergency response force ahead of ASEAN Summit

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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Friday, Jan. 16, formally activated an emergency response task group solely focused on ensuring the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings hosted by the Philippines this year. The OCD said the ceremony, held at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon … Read more

Insomnia & Mental Health: Genetics, Sleep Aids & Inflammation

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Confront the crucial interplay between sleep and mental health. Discover how insomnia can significantly worsen conditions like anxiety and depression, ‍creating a vicious⁤ cycle that demands attention. ⁢This piece unravels the complex relationship,exploring how inflammation,triggered by sleep‍ deprivation,fuels psychiatric disorders. Learn about the specific connection between disordered eating, mental health issues, and poor sleep quality. … Read more

The 4 behaviour patterns that could be signs of OCD after RTE star Brendan Courtney bravely lifts lid on diagnosis

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RTE star Brendan Courtney recently opened up on his OCD diagnosis for the first time on air. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, commonly referred to as OCD, is a severe anxiety disorder that features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears known as obsessions. 3 Brendan Courtney has opened up on his OCD diagnosis 3 There are … Read more

Kanlaon Ashfall Impacts 12 Negros Villages

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Archyde Mount Kanlaon Eruption: Ashfall Continues, Thousands displaced, and Preparations Underway for Potential Escalation Updated June 6, 2024 By Archyde News Team Volcanic Unrest and Ongoing Ashfall MANILA, Philippines — Mount Kanlaon’s unrest continues to impact communities, with the Office of civil Defense (OCD) reporting that 12 nearby areas are still experiencing ashfall. The city … Read more

Kanlaon ashfall affects 12 villages in Negros – Philstar.com

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Kanlaon ashfall affects 12 villages in Negros  Philstar.com DOT tells tourists postpone travel plans amid Mt. Kanlaon flare-up  Inquirer.net PRC assists communities affected by eruption  The Manila Times LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness  Philstar.com DSWD seeks volunteers to help produce food packs for Kanlaon evacuees  Philippine News Agency Source link

OCD ready to deploy new humanitarian team to Myanmar

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MANILA, Philippines — The Office of Civil Defense said Sunday that they are ready to deploy, if needed, another humanitarian team to Myanmar, more than a week after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake hit the Southeast Asian nation, leaving thousands dead. OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno made the announcement at the Civil Defense in Action newscast of the … Read more

Mental health expert’s perspective on risk and protective factors of suicide ideation in Patients with OCD and depression | BMC Psychiatry

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Academic failure Depression after academic failure increases the probability of suicidal thoughts in patients. The experts considered it as one of the most important factor, When one does poorly in his or her studies, he or she allows self-esteem and self-worth to take a major bashing. Meaning when adults fail, they develop negative self concept … Read more

OCD Eyes Evacuation Outside Canlaon City Due to Kanlaon Volcano Activity

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Archyde Kanlaon Volcano Eruptions: Evacuation Plan Includes Relocation Outside canlaon City Table of Contents 1. Kanlaon Volcano Eruptions: Evacuation Plan Includes Relocation Outside canlaon City 2. Preparing for a Potential Eruption 3. Transportation Routes and evacuation Procedures 4. Ongoing Volcanic Activity and Alert Level 5. Balancing Preparedness with Avoiding Unneeded Panic 6. Interview with Dr. … Read more