Tics are irregular, uncontrollable, unwanted, and repetitive movements of muscles that can occur in any part of the body.
Movements of the limbs and other body parts are known as motor tics. Involuntary repetitive sounds, such as grunting,...
What Are Social Skills Groups? Benefits for Children
Some kids learn to say “please” and “thank you” and to wait their turn by watching others. But kids with learning and thinking differences might not pick up on common social interactions simply through observation. If your child struggles...
Mental Health for adults
Your feelings are valid. Mind Institute is here to take the journey with you to a healthy mindset. You do not have to struggle in silence.Mind institute Qatar is a special needs center with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians. We have an...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can...
What Are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are problems with the way people eat. They can harm a person's health, emotions, and relationships. There are several types of eating disorders.
What Are the Different Types of Eating Disorders?
Common types of eating...
Anxiety Disorders in Doha, Qatar | Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Anxiety disorders are mental health conditions that involve excessive amounts of anxiety, fear, nervousness, worry, or dread. Anxiety that is too constant or too intense can cause a person to feel preoccupied, distracted, tense, and always on...
Regular Sadness vs. Depression
It's natural to feel sad, down, or discouraged at times. We all feel these human emotions, they're reactions to the hassles and hurdles of life.
We may feel sad over an argument with a friend, a breakup, or a best friend moving out of town. We...
What Causes Social Phobia?
Like other phobias, social phobia is a fear reaction to something that isn't actually dangerous — although the body and mind react as if the danger is real. This means that someone feels physical sensations of fear, like a faster heartbeat and...
Why Toddlers Bite: Causes, Behavior & How to Respond
Biting is very common in early childhood. Babies and toddlers bite for a variety of reasons, such as teething or exploring a new toy or object with their mouth. As they begin to understand cause-and-effect, they also might bite a person to see if...
Postpartum OCD: diagnosis and symptoms
Postpartum OCD
This disorder is a known type of OCDs that arises during pregnancy or in mothers who already suffer from an OCD that later started to take on a new form in relation to the new baby.
It consists of experiencing...