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Integrated Care for Cognitive Disorders: From Childhood to Aging
Cognitive disorders affect individuals across the lifespan, influencing how they think, learn, remember, communicate, and function in daily life. From neurodevelopmental conditions in childhood to neurodegenerative disorders in older adulthood, cognitive challenges are rarely confined to a single stage of life. Integrated care for cognitive disorders emphasizes continuity, collaboration, and person-centered support that evolves with…
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Lifespan Psychology & Brain Health: Cognitive & Emotional Wellbeing
Lifespan psychology offers a comprehensive framework for understanding how human cognition, emotions, and behaviour evolve from infancy through old age. Rather than viewing mental health as a static condition, this perspective recognises development as a continuous process shaped by biological maturation, environmental influences, relationships, and lived experiences. In an era marked by rapid social change,…
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Supporting Mental Well-Being Across Ages: Integrated Lifespan Care
Mental well-being is not limited to a specific stage of life; it evolves from childhood through adulthood and into old age. Each phase brings unique psychological needs, vulnerabilities, and strengths. Supporting minds across ages means recognising these differences while ensuring continuity of care, empathy, and access to resources. In today’s fast-paced world, where stressors are…
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Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Anxiety disorders are often associated with younger populations, but they are equally significant in older adults. Ageing brings many life changes, such as retirement, declining physical health, loss of loved ones, and reduced independence, which can contribute to anxiety. Unfortunately, anxiety in the elderly is frequently overlooked or mistaken for normal ageing, leading to delayed…
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The Importance of Community-Based Programs & Support Groups
Human beings are inherently social. A sense of belonging, connection, and shared understanding plays a vital role in emotional well-being and psychological resilience. For individuals facing mental health challenges, neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, chronic stress, trauma, or life transitions, community-based programs and support groups offer a powerful source of healing and empowerment. From a…