Psychological disorder is also known as a mental disorder or mental illness. It is a behavioral or psychological pattern occurring in an individual which creates distress or disability, which is not a part of normal behavior. It is a group of symptoms that create impairment in school, family, work, relationship and/ or in daily life.

Mental disorders are classified by two well established systems. They are –
• ICD-10 Chapter V: Mental and behavioral disorders, part of the International Classification of Diseases produced by the World Health Organization and
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) produced by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

Types
There are approximately 250 different psychological disorders described by DSM-IV TR. Mental disorders vary from post traumatic stress syndrome to simple phobias. Some of the most common Psychological disorders are eating disorders, Schizophrenic disorders, mood disorders, childhood disorders, somatoform disorders, adjustment disorders, sleep disorders, impulse control disorders, anxiety disorders and personality disorders.

Causes

The exact cause for the origin of a Psychological disorder depends upon various aspects. Psychological disorders may arise from a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors.
(a) Biological Factors – Biological factors that may have an impact in the origin of mental illness are as follows:
• Unusual equilibrium of special chemicals in the brain which are known as neurotransmitters.
• Genetics or heredity.
• Infections.
• Brain defects or injury.
• Prenatal damage.
• Substance abuse.
• Poor nutrition.
• Exposure to toxins, such as lead.

(b) Psychological Factors
• Severe psychological trauma suffered as a child, such as emotional, physical, or sexual abuse
• Childhood abuse or neglect.
• Early loss of a parent

(c) Environmental Factors – There are some stressors which can trigger an illness in a person susceptible to mental illness. These stressors are:
• Death or divorce
• Disturbed family life
• Low self-esteem, anger, or loneliness
• Changing jobs or schools
• Substance abuse by the person or the parents of the individual.
• Stressful life situations, like financial problems.
• Chronic medical conditions, like cancer, HIV- Aids, etc.
• Lack of friendships or healthy relationships

Treatment
Today, Psychological disorders are on the rise and they pose as one of the biggest health challenges. Use of allopathic medicine in psychological disorders has given rise to several drawbacks. Allopathic medicines reduce the functioning of the patient as it produces tremendous side effects. Homoeopathy is the system which can offer safe and effective treatment for psychological disorders. It considers the entire body and mind as a single unit. It helps in treating the patient from the psychological disorders and also makes the patient more functional and more equipped and adaptable to tackle the stress in life. Homoeopathy helps in treating the root cause of the psychological disorder. It can also resolve suppressed emotions. It helps in restoring the chemical imbalance of the brain.

Prevention
Steps to manage stress and to increase low self-esteem can help in preventing psychological disorders. Early homoeopathic treatment can help in preventing the worsening of the mental illness.

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Diabetes affecting the children is known as Juvenile Diabetes. Juvenile Diabetes can affect children of all age groups. Diabetes is a disease which is produced because of the inability of the pancreas to make or use insulin. Insulin is a hormone which is required to modify sugar, starches, and other food substances into energy which is required for daily life. Onset of juvenile diabetes is generally acute or sub-acute. In several children below the age of fifteen years, diabetes appears suddenly. The course of the disease can vary from few hours to few weeks.

Types Of Diabetes

There are two chief types of diabetes. They are Type 1 and Type 2.
Type 1 diabetes, which is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes is produced by the autoimmune destruction of the B cells of the pancreas which generally secretes insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes which results due to insufficient production of insulin by the body.

Causes
• Family history /Heredity
• Viruses – Few viruses can combine with inherited susceptibility and develop diabetes.
• Genetics
• Childhood Vaccinations
• Environmental factors
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Food Allergy – Children who are genetically prone can develop type 1 diabetes in later life on drinking cow’s milk during infancy. There are certain proteins in cow’s milk which offer antigen that forces the immune system to attack its own tissues. Hence, the secretion of insulin by beta cells in the pancreas is affected.

Symptoms of diabetes in children
Few of the symptoms that are experienced by children due to diabetes are as follows:-
• In creased thirst and increased urination causing bed-wetting.
• Slow development of the child as compared to other children.
• Abdominal pain.
• Vomiting.
• Dehydration and acidosis.
• Child loses weight and appears lean.
• Child prone to respiratory and other infections.
• Sweet smelling breath.
• Skin and tongue dry.
• Child feels drowsy.
• Low Blood Pressure.
• Pulse weak.
• Child may go into a semi-conscious or unconscious state in advanced stages.

Treatment
It is important to diagnose and treat diabetes in children, at an early stage. The aim of the treatment shall be to attain normal physical, mental and emotional growth of the child. The treatment of juvenile diabetes includes insulin administration, diet regulation and exercise. Homoeopathy has a great role to lay in the treatment of children diabetes. Homoeopathy can also bring back the pancreas towards normal functioning incase the pancreas has not gone too far. Homoeopathy with life style modifications can make a difference in diabetes in children. Homoeopathy can help maintain healthy blood glucose levels within the normal range. In Type 1 diabetes, homoeopathy can control the complications of diabetes.
Prevention
Diabetes can be prevented by creating nutritional awareness, exercise and educational programs in school.

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