Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that can disrupt your life and involves repetitive thoughts that won’t subside. It frequently starts in childhood and can last a person’s entire life. It is estimated that around 2-percent of the U.S. population has the disorder. We look into the most common symptoms of OCD.
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Bipolar disorder is often mistaken for depression, while borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be misdiagnosed as depression or PTSD. Let’s take a closer look at 13 differences between these mental illnesses.
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While movies and TV shows often portray psychopaths as villains, not all are so blatantly evil in nature; most display psychopathic characteristics on a much subtler level. So subtle, in fact, that these individuals can be quite hard to detect—you may even be friends with or work alongside one. Although the terms ‘psychopath’ and ‘sociopath’ […]
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Those who develop BPD tend to begin exhibiting signs by early adulthood, but can get better with age. Here’s a look at the most common symptoms and biggest risk factors to be mindful of.
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We’re heading back into the school season (sigh) and while there are many anti-bullying campaigns out there and an overall greater awareness of it, it’s still bound to happen and your child may be on the receiving end of it – or be the one delivering it. Your child may not want to talk about […]
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Anger is a normal human emotion. It signals that something that is wrong or not working well. When anger festers and grows it can turn into something unhealthy and destructive, called rage. Rage can be caused by both psychological and physiological reasons. It can be a dangerous and devastating condition if left untreated. We look at various types of rage and what can be done about them.
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