Clinical psychology is a branch of psychology that assesses the mental health of individuals, diagnoses and treats psychological disorders. Clinical psychologists use a variety of therapy and counseling techniques to understand and treat individuals' emotional, behavioral and cognitive problems.
Diseases that the department of clinical psychology is interested in
- Depression: Depression is a mood disorder characterized by symptoms such as prolonged sadness, hopelessness, loss of energy, loss of interest and a decrease in overall functioning.
- Anxiety Disorders: Conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are associated with excessive worry, fear and tension.
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Recurrent memories, nightmares, emotional numbing and constant alertness following a traumatic event.
- Eating Disorders: Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa (anorexia) and bulimia nervosa (bulimia) are associated with loss of control over eating habits, excessive anxiety and impaired body image.
- Addiction: Problems and addiction treatment related to alcohol, drugs, gambling or other forms of addiction are handled by clinical psychologists.
- Personality Disorders: Conditions such as limited personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder cause instability and adjustment problems in the person's thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
- Child and Adolescent Psychology: Behavioral problems in children and adolescents, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), school problems, self-confidence problems, family problems are evaluated and treated by clinical psychologists.