How to Cope with Trauma Anniversaries

How to Cope with Trauma Anniversaries

The Boston Marathon happens in April every year. For many people, mentioning this marathon doesn’t evoke happy or celebratory thoughts anymore — it sparks trauma. The Boston Marathon Bombing happened in 2013, and for many individuals, it’s become a trauma anniversary. Sadly, trauma anniversaries can impact us for life, especially if we don’t recognize them […]

The Mental Health Burden of Financial Debt

The Mental Health Burden of Financial Debt

If you’ve been stressing about money, you’re not alone. Research reveals the average American has over $59,000 in debt, including credit card debt, vehicle loans, student loans and mortgages. Most Americans worry about money at some point in their lives, but if the effects of debt are causing constant anxiety, depression or other mental health […]

What Is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

What Is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

Relationships play an important role in emotional well-being, but for a person with a schizotypal personality, forming and maintaining them can be difficult. Understanding this personality disorder is the first step toward getting help for the condition. Read on for answers to common questions like “What is schizotypal personality disorder?” and “What causes STPD?” What […]

What Is Schizoid Personality Disorder?

What Is Schizoid Personality Disorder?

Schizoid disorder is a relatively rare personality disorder that affects around 3%-5% of the public. As part of the cluster A family of disorders, schizoid type personality disorder is marked by unusual or eccentric thinking and behavior. In the case of schizoid disorder, this comes out as a disconnection or sense of distance from other […]

What Is Paranoid Personality Disorder?

What Is Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Paranoid personality disorder or PPD affects 2.3% to 4.4% of the U.S. population. For those dealing with the condition, symptoms can interfere with relationships, work and other aspects of life. Fortunately, treatment can make a difference. Read on to learn more about PPD and how to help paranoid personality disorder. What Are Personality Disorders? Personality […]

What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

We’ve all heard the term narcissist and tend to throw it around loosely. Someone behaves selfishly once and we may quickly label them a narcissist. But a collapsed narcissist is a lot more complicated than many people realize. Let’s take a look at what narcissistic personality disorder is, how it presents itself, its prevalence and […]