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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20232 min read
What is Body Dysphoric Disorder?
Body Dysphoric Disorder Individuals with body dysmorphic disorder are preoccupied with what they perceive as flaws in their physical...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20235 min read
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions)....
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20238 min read
What are Disruptive, Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders?
These are a group of disorders that are linked by varying difficulties in controlling aggressive behaviors, self-control, and impulses....
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20237 min read
What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population. When schizophrenia is active,...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20234 min read
What is Intellectual Disability?
Intellectual disability involves problems with general mental abilities that affect functioning in two areas: Intellectual functioning...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20234 min read
Suicide Prevention
In some cases, a recent stressors or sudden catastrophic event, failure or can leave people feeling desperate, unable to see a way out, ...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20238 min read
What is Depression and the Risk Factors?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think ...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20236 min read
What is Gender Dysphoria?
The term “transgender” refers to a person whose sex assigned at birth (i.e. the sex assigned at birth, usually based on external...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20235 min read
What Are Bipolar Disorders?
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar ...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20234 min read
What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication,...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20235 min read
What are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Mild levels of anxiety can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Mental Health Parity at a Crossroads
More than 25 years after the first federal mental health parity protections were put in place, adequate coverage for behavioral health ...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20233 min read
The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use
Concerns about mental health and substance use remain elevated three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 90% of U.S....
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 23, 20237 min read
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What is ADHD and Adults Care with a Specialist Psychiatrist? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 23, 20235 min read
Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences....
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 23, 20233 min read
Five Key Findings on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders by Race/Ethnicity
Summary Over two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many people continue to grapple with worsened mental health associated with the...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 22, 20231 min read
The U.S. Is the Only Country Among Its Peers In Which There are More Gun Deaths Than Cancer or Motor
It is astonishing at the rate for death for children and teenagers from firearms in the US, compared to many other countries across the...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 22, 20233 min read
Child and Teen Firearm Mortality in the U.S. and Peer Countries
In 2020 and 2021, firearms contributed to the deaths of more children ages 1-17 years in the U.S. than any other type of injury or...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 21, 20231 min read
Mental Health in America - Country in Crisis?
Mental Health in America - is this country in a crisis? The research is staggering as 90% American adults think that there is a mental...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 21, 20231 min read
Mental Health and Substance Use State Fact Sheets
In recent years, many people have experienced poor mental health, with over 30% of adults in the United States reporting symptoms of...
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