Naomi Carr

Naomi Carr

Naomi is a qualified Mental Health Nurse, with several years of experience working in hospitals with people of all ages and a variety of mental health conditions. She now uses that experience to help spread awareness and information.

Articles worked on by Naomi Carr

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th May 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

People with dementia typically experience memory loss and impaired cognitive function. It is not uncommon for dementia to also cause...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th May 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Eating disorders, such as bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are serious mental health conditions that can result...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th May 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that can cause behaviors such as binge eating and self-induced vomiting, as well as...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th May 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging that can lead to several...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th May 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Dementia causes impairments in cognitive function. Impairments can include memory loss, reduced communication and problem-solving skills, and impacted mobility and/or...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th May 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

There are several types of dementia. Each can cause slightly different symptoms, including symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations and...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th May 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are mental health conditions that affect individuals eating...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th May 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Excessive alcohol use can cause damage to the brain which can lead to the development of dementia. To reduce this...

Medically Reviewed
  • 11th May 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Bulimia nervosa is a type of eating disorder that is typically characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging,...

Medically Reviewed
  • 10th May 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Symptoms of anxiety can occur as a result of various mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, but could also...

Medically Reviewed
  • 10th May 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Social anxiety disorder is a common condition that can cause feelings of intense anxiety in certain social situations. There are...

Medically Reviewed
  • 9th May 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by restrictive eating patterns and a preoccupation with one’s body shape and/or size....

Medically Reviewed
  • 5th May 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, are mental health conditions that affect an individual’s eating...

Medically Reviewed
  • 5th May 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that involves restricting dietary intake to reach or maintain a significantly low body...

Medically Reviewed
  • 5th May 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Dementia is a neurological condition that can cause increasing impairments in cognitive and daily functioning. Caring for a loved one...

Medically Reviewed
  • 5th May 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Although the risk of dementia increases as people age, it is not a normal part of aging and does not...

Medically Reviewed
  • 5th May 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions with affect an individual’s eating habits and body perception. Supporting a loved one...

Medically Reviewed
  • 5th May 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Anxiety disorders are very common and can have a negative impact on daily, professional, and social functioning. Although there are...

Medically Reviewed
  • 5th May 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Panic attacks can cause intense physical and emotional symptoms and can be very distressing. Living with the fear of another...

Medically Reviewed
  • 5th May 2023
  • Est. 4 minutes read

Anxiety disorders often create many different emotional and physical symptoms that can cause challenges in daily and professional functioning. One...

Medically Reviewed
  • 4th Apr 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are both serious eating disorders that involve episodes of binge eating and can lead...

Medically Reviewed
  • 4th Apr 2023
  • Est. 4 minutes read

Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that can cause severe medical complications if left untreated. Understanding and recognizing the...

Medically Reviewed
  • 4th Apr 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Panic attacks are common and can happen at any time or in any situation. Experiencing a panic attack while driving...

Medically Reviewed
  • 3rd Apr 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Psychotic disorders are a group of mental health conditions in which symptoms of psychosis occur, such as hallucinations and delusions....

Medically Reviewed
  • 3rd Apr 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

There are several different kinds of substances, both legal and illegal, that have the potential to cause addiction, abuse, and...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 4 minutes read

Although the symptoms of a panic attack may sometimes feel like a heart attack, you are not actually in any...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 11 minutes read

Dementia is commonly thought of as a condition that affects only older people, but there are many people under the...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Atypical anorexia is a serious eating disorder that can include symptoms such as restricting dietary intake, an intense fear of...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Antidepressants are a class of medications typically used to treat depression and may also be used in the treatment of...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Anticonvulsants, or antiepileptics, are a class of medication that are typically used to treat epilepsy and seizures. They may also...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Anti-anxiety medication, also known as anxiolytics, are a class of medications typically used to treat a variety of anxiety disorders....

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Anxiety is a common feeling for many people and may be mild, moderate, or severe, with a severe and prolonged...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Dementia is a syndrome that affects the brain, causing issues with several aspects of functioning such as memory and speech....

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Aphasia, referring to deficits in speech and communication abilities, and dementia, a collective name of cognitive disorders, are both related...

Medically Reviewed
  • 30th Mar 2023
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Antipsychotics are medications typically used to treat schizophrenia and may also be used in the treatment of several other conditions....

Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Hydroxyzine, also known as Vistaril, is an antihistamine, primarily used in the treatment of allergies and anxiety. Always take this...

Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Phobophobia is a fear of phobias or of being afraid and can occur following a traumatic event or due to...

Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Megalophobia is an irrational and excessive fear of large objects, that can occur as a result of a negative experience...

Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Iatrophobia is an irrational and excessive fear of doctors and medical procedures, that can occur as a result of negative...

Medically Reviewed
  • 29th Mar 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Cognitive disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause impairments in cognitive function. They may emerge because of...

Medically Reviewed
  • 28th Mar 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Scopophobia is an intense fear of being watched or looked at and can occur following a traumatic event or due...

Medically Reviewed
  • 28th Mar 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Ergophobia is an irrational and excessive fear of working that can cause a great deal of anxiety and distress. Ergophobia...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Feb 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Bulimia nervosa is a mental health condition characterized by a preoccupation with weight and body image, along with compulsive behaviors...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects the nervous system, causing involuntary movements and sounds, known as tics. There...

Medically Reviewed
  • 21st Feb 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Gabapentin, also known as Gralise and Neurontin, is an anticonvulsant medication typically used in the treatment of epilepsy, along with...

Medically Reviewed
  • 21st Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Clorazepate, also known as Tranxene, is a benzodiazepine, typically used in the treatment of anxiety and epileptic seizures. It is...

Medically Reviewed
  • 20th Feb 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Duloxetine, also known as Cymbalta, is an antidepressant medication, classified as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), primarily used in the...

Medically Reviewed
  • 20th Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Bromazepam, also known as Lectopam, is a benzodiazepine, typically used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is important to...

Medically Reviewed
  • 20th Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Atenolol, also known as Tenormin, is a beta-blocker typically used for the treatment of various heart conditions. At times, this...

Medically Reviewed
  • 20th Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Acebutolol, also known as Sectral, is a beta-blocker, typically used for the treatment of various heart conditions, but can also...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Feb 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Nocturnal panic attacks are a common symptom of panic disorder that occur at night, potentially causing ongoing sleep disturbances. Symptoms...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Feb 2023
  • Est. 4 minutes read

Psychotic episodes can occur in the context of various mental, physical, and neurological conditions, and typically present with early warning...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Feb 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition that often begins in adolescence and is characterized by a preoccupation with...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Feb 2023
  • Est. 11 minutes read

Binge eating disorder is a mental health condition that often begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Symptoms of binge eating...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Feb 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Illness anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that usually begins in early adulthood. Symptoms of illness anxiety disorder include...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Feb 2023
  • Est. 11 minutes read

Hair pulling disorder, also known as trichotillomania, is a mental health condition that typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood....

Medically Reviewed
  • 15th Feb 2023
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Dissociative identity disorder, or DID, is a mental health condition that can occur as a result of severe childhood trauma....

Medically Reviewed
  • 15th Feb 2023
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Diabulimia is a mental health condition that can occur in people with type 1 diabetes. Symptoms of diabulimia include restricting...

Medically Reviewed
  • 15th Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Medically Reviewed
  • 14th Feb 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that can be present in children and adults, typically emerging by age three...

Medically Reviewed
  • 13th Feb 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that can be present in both children and adults, that typically emerges by...

Medically Reviewed
  • 3rd Feb 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Dementia is an increasingly common mental health disorder, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common type of the condition [1]....

Medically Reviewed
  • 1st Feb 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Previously, schizophrenia was categorized into five subtypes: paranoid, catatonic, disorganized, residual, and undifferentiated [1]. In the most recent publication of...

Medically Reviewed
  • 19th Jan 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Previously, schizophrenia was categorized into five subtypes: paranoid, catatonic, disorganized, residual, and undifferentiated [1]. In the most recent publication of...

Medically Reviewed
  • 19th Jan 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Persecutory delusions are a symptom of psychosis that can occur within the context of several mental health conditions. Someone experiencing...

Medically Reviewed
  • 17th Jan 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, residual, and undifferentiated schizophrenia were listed in the previous version of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and...

Medically Reviewed
  • 17th Jan 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Previously, schizophrenia was categorized into five subtypes: paranoid, catatonic, disorganized, residual, and undifferentiated [1]. In the most recent publication of...

Medically Reviewed
  • 17th Jan 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Previously, schizophrenia was categorized into five subtypes: paranoid, catatonic, disorganized, residual, and undifferentiated [1]. In the most recent publication of...

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Jan 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Medically Reviewed
  • 16th Jan 2023
  • Est. 11 minutes read

A narcissist is someone who has a very high opinion of themselves and has very little ability to empathize with...

Medically Reviewed
  • 13th Jan 2023
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Dementia is the name of a group of neurodegenerative disorders, of which Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type, that can...

Medically Reviewed
  • 12th Jan 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that often causes emotional instability and difficulties within interpersonal relationships. Many...

Medically Reviewed
  • 12th Jan 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that causes emotional instability and difficulties with interpersonal relationships. BPD is...

Medically Reviewed
  • 12th Jan 2023
  • Est. 8 minutes read

It can be very challenging to cope with the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), both for the person with...

Medically Reviewed
  • 12th Jan 2023
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness, predominantly categorized by changes in mood. Although this differs from person to person, many...

Medically Reviewed
  • 11th Jan 2023
  • Est. 12 minutes read

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness, predominantly characterized by changes in mood. Although this differs from person to person, many...

Medically Reviewed
  • 11th Jan 2023
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can present in both children and adults. ADHD can...

Medically Reviewed
  • 22nd Dec 2022
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Pipotiazine palmitate, commonly known as Piportil Depot, is an antipsychotic medication, classified as a phenothiazine, that was primarily used to...

Medically Reviewed
  • 22nd Dec 2022
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Primidone, commonly known as Mysoline, is a barbiturate anticonvulsant medication, primarily used to treat epileptic seizures. It is important to...

Medically Reviewed
  • 22nd Dec 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Pimozide, commonly known as Orap, is a first-generation antipsychotic medication, primarily used in the treatment of Tourette’s disorder. It is...

Medically Reviewed
  • 22nd Dec 2022
  • Est. 6 minutes read

Validation therapy was designed by Naomi Feil, a social worker who primarily worked with older adults. She specifically designed this...

Medically Reviewed
  • 22nd Dec 2022
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Sleep disorders are a collection of medical conditions that impact the quality, quantity, and length of sleep. They can cause...

  • 22nd Dec 2022
  • Est. 11 minutes read

Quetiapine, commonly known as Seroquel, is an atypical antipsychotic medication, used in the treatment of several mental health conditions, such...

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Medically Reviewed
  • 22nd Dec 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Clomipramine, commonly known as Anafranil, is a tricyclic antidepressant medication, primarily used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It...

Medically Reviewed
  • 21st Dec 2022
  • Est. 10 minutes read

A personality disorder is a mental health condition categorized by an inability to tolerate stressful and emotionally challenging situations, causing...

Medically Reviewed
  • 21st Dec 2022
  • Est. 10 minutes read

Eating disorders are serious psychological or behavioral conditions causing avoidant, restrictive, or excessive forms of eating. There are several types...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Temazepam is a benzodiazepine medication, primarily used for short-term treatment of insomnia. This medication should be used exactly as prescribed,...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Sertraline, also known as Zoloft, is an antidepressant medication, classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), primarily used to...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Verapamil is a calcium-channel blocker used for treating various heart conditions and sometimes for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Take...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Loxapine is a first-generation antipsychotic medication typically used for the treatment of schizophrenia. It is important to use this medication...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant medication and mood stabilizer, typically used to treat epilepsy, seizure disorders, and occasionally Bipolar Disorder. It...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Maprotiline is a tetracyclic antidepressant that is primarily used to treat depressive disorders. This medication must be taken as prescribed...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Chlordiazepoxide, also known as Librium, is a long-acting benzodiazepine, primarily used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. This medication should...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Mesoridazine, also known as Serentil, is an antipsychotic medication, classified as a phenothiazine, typically used to treat schizophrenia. A number...

  • Written by Naomi Carr
  • Clinically Reviewed by Amy Shelby
Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Chlorpromazine is an antipsychotic medication, typically used in the treatment of schizophrenia, mania, and acute psychosis. It is important to...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant, typically used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children...

  • Written by Naomi Carr
  • Clinically Reviewed by Amy Shelby
Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Mirtazapine, also known as Remeron, is a tetracyclic antidepressant, primarily used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Take this...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Moclobemide is a reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A (RIMA), categorized as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant medication. Moclobemide...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Lithium carbonate is an antimanic medication, typically used as a mood stabilizer and for acute mania in people with bipolar...

Medically Reviewed
  • 23rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine that is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders and recurrent or enduring epileptic seizures. It is...

Medically Reviewed
  • 8th Nov 2022
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Divalproex Sodium, commonly sold under the brand name Depakote, is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy, mood disorders, and...

Medically Reviewed
  • 7th Nov 2022
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Phenytoin, also called Dilantin or Phenytek, is an anticonvulsant medication, primarily used in the treatment of epilepsy and various types...

  • Written by Naomi Carr
  • Clinically Reviewed by Amy Shelby
Medically Reviewed
  • 5th Nov 2022
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Protriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depressive disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and headaches. Take this...

Medically Reviewed
  • 3rd Nov 2022
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Propranolol, also known as Inderal and InnoPran, is a beta-blocker typically used to treat various heart conditions and sometimes prescribed...

Medically Reviewed
  • 24th Oct 2022
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Disulfiram, commonly sold under the brand name Antabuse, is a medication used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder and...