Glossary

Obsession: An anxiety disorder that is commonly characterized by the person's obsessive need to perform a particular task or set of tasks repeatedly.

Psychotherapy: It is the process of treating psychological or psychiatric problems through counseling.

Serotonin: A neurotransmitter in the brain that is involved in the processes of sleep and memory, a well as other neurological functions.

Published on Aug 17, 2015
Last Updated on Aug 18, 2015

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