Complications in Diagnosing Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderMental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 14, 2013Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental condition well known for its ability to produce a combination of mental obsessions and compulsive behaviors. Sometimes, mental health professionals have a fairly easy time diagnosing the condition’s presence in their patients. However, certain factors can complicate an OCD diagnosis and create a much more complex picture for doctors.…
Physicians Warned About ‘Caregiver-Fabricated Illness’ in KidsNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 14, 2013The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a report warning healthcare professionals about the dangers of “caregiver-fabricated illness” in children, giving a new name to the condition and emphasizing the harm it can do to kids. As a result of the rarity of the condition, it is often overlooked, and the AAP is urging…