Category Archives: Disorders

Schizophrenia affects about 1 in 300 people worldwide and is associated with a range of troubling symptoms, including persistent delusions and hallucinations, disorganized thinking and extreme agitation. Mental health care professionals find this condition hard to treat for several reasons, with severe side effects from commonly prescribed medications being a significant barrier. One promising new […]

It’s usually not hard to spot the overachieving children – they’re the ones who win the spelling bee every year, skip grade levels, or have never picked up an instrument they didn’t intuitively know how to play. While one might assume those children’s futures couldn’t be anything but bright and full of promise, the unfortunate […]

Most children are at least somewhat cautious with adults they don’t know. However, children can sometimes act overly familiar and over-friendly around people they don’t know, even completely lacking any wariness around strangers. This could be the result of a unique attachment disorder called disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED). Kids with DSED aren’t afraid of […]

Not many people know about imposter syndrome. Yet, those who experience it, even if they lack knowledge about it, know all too well how devastating it can be. In these cases, therapy may provide a path to managing and overcoming the issue. Imposter Syndrome: What It Is and How Prevalent Is It If you feel […]

Humans are social creatures; we automatically mirror each other’s mannerisms and emotions and even brain activity during interactions, and numerous studies show correlations between happiness and social connectedness. While not everyone needs or desires the same level of socialization, it remains a key component for life satisfaction. It’s not unusual to feel uneasy about new […]

Trigger Warning: The topic of this article may be triggering for some readers. Caution is advised. Stories about individuals inflicting harm on themselves may be difficult to hear. But these occurrences are both a cry for help and a reminder that much more must be done to increase self-harm awareness and how people can help […]

Fear plays a critical role when it comes to our survival, motivating us to maintain a safe environment and minimize exposure to threats. While a certain dose of fear is healthy and beneficial, occasionally, this emotional response kicks into overdrive and becomes disruptive. In general, the more control over our environment we have, the safer […]

Anxiety and panic disorders are common in this country. The following insights into panic disorders are for informational purposes only. If severe anxiety and panic is negatively impacting your quality of life and you suspect you may have a panic disorder, consult a licensed mental health professional. Understanding Panic Disorder: Signs and Symptoms When a […]

Have you ever thought about taking a social anxiety test? Social anxiety can’t be that big of a thing, can it? If you believe depictions of personal interaction portrayed in the media, you’d be convinced that everyone easily meets new people and has a good time. That’s not reality, however. It’s acting. While not as […]

Hypercritical personality types may not receive as much attention as they should. Yet, hypercritical personality disorders are very evident in today’s society and appear to be on the rise. Hypercritical Personality Disorder: Unpacking the Term An analysis of the word “hypercritical” shows how the two words, “hyper” and “critical,” are essential elements of the definition […]