Schizophrenia is a psychosis characterised by delusions, hallucinations and lack of insight.The prevalance is similar world-wide at about 1% and the disorder is more common in men. The usual age of onset is in the mid-twenties.Schizophrenia usually presents with an acute episode and may progress to a chronic state. Acute Schizophrenia should be suspected in any individual with bizzare behaviour accompanied by delusions and hallucinations. Psychological treatment includes general support for the patient and his or her family and it is now seen as an essential component of the therapeutic plan.

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) causes a slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities, including memory and thinking skills. A person with MCI is at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's or another dementia.Mild cognitive impairment causes cognitive changes that are serious enough to be noticed to the person affected and to family members and friends, but do not affect the individual’s ability to carry out everyday activities. Approximately 15% to 20% of people age 65 or older have MCI.

Around one in ten people experience occasional panic attacks but most people learn to deal with them without needing specific panic attack treatments. Unfortunately, for around one in 50 people panic attacks are a regular and debilitating part of their lives. If this is something you are going through at the moment, you may have a panic disorder and it could be reassuring to find out more about the different panic attack treatments available.

Agoraphobia is a psychological disorder in which a person may experience irrational fear in certain situations or surroundings. It is not a single phobia but an interrelated group of fears or phobias. Such fears may include fear of open spaces, fear of being alone in midst of strangers, fear of travelling in planes and fear of crowds or public places. Basically, these situations point towards a common fear of inability to escape to a safer abode or comfort zone.

Everyone has some stress in their everyday lives. A little stress is good for the body and alerts the mind. Stress helps people to prepare for challenges that life throws at them but problems start to occur when someone has too much stress in their life over a prolonged period of time. It starts to affect people's ability to cope and respond to situations and it can cause emotional and physical health problems.