Psychiatry Articles & Blog

Informative articles by Dr. Ebru Öztepe Yavaşcı on mental health, depression, anxiety, ADHD, hypomania and psychotherapy

Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and continues into adulthood.

Hypomania is a mood state where individuals display above-normal psychological and physical vitality.

Shopping addiction, also known as oniomania, is the inability to control the urge to shop.

Cognitive impairment caused by depression can mimic a true dementia presentation.

The critical inner voice feeds negative thought patterns and undermines our self-confidence.

Agoraphobia is an intense fear of open or crowded spaces, public transportation, or leaving home.

Common misconceptions about antidepressant medications in society and the facts behind them.

Internet addiction has become a serious problem, especially among young people. Its physical and psychological effects should not be ignored.

Psychiatric symptoms increase with aging. Depression ranks first among the most common disorders.

The COVID-19 pandemic raised stress levels and caused an increase in sleep disorders.