Category Archives: Disorders

Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that affect how a person thinks, behaves, feels and interacts with other people. Around 9% of people suffer from some type of personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder — or ASPD — is one of the most widely talked-about types. You may have heard it referred […]

Personality disorders cause people to think and behave differently than expected, causing significant distress or making it more challenging to function. These disorders affect approximately 8% of the global population, although some personality disorders are more common than others. Borderline personality disorder, also known as BPD, is one of the 10 personality disorders listed in […]

A 17-year study, published in 2022, looked at how solitary alcohol use during adolescence predicts AUD (alcohol use disorder) in adulthood. The longitudinal study reviewed a large sampling of high school students from across the United States, following them into their 30s. Here’s what the study concluded and why it’s important to understand the risks […]

Think you might be experiencing bipolar episodes? This article can explain how a bipolar person thinks and behaves. Read on to know more. Bipolar disorder can be a confusing condition to understand. While popular media often showcases bipolar episodes as mood swings, the reality is more severe. Previously known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is […]

Do you find yourself constantly surveying your surroundings to the point that it’s difficult to focus on conversations or tasks? Are you easily startled and reactive to sounds around you? Perhaps you overreact in situations where the environment overwhelms your senses because you feel there’s a potential threat to your own or someone else’s safety. […]

According to the National Center for PTSD, around 6 out of every 100 Americans will have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. Although awareness about this mental health disorder has increased in recent years, many people still don’t fully understand its causes or what living with PTSD is like. […]

Updated June 12, 2023 You feel your heart pounding. Maybe your palms feel sweaty or you’re clenching your fists or gritting your teeth. Sweat might start pouring down your face, or you might feel pressure in your chest. All of these can be a description of a panic attack. Anxiety is a silent problem that […]

“Like, share and follow” is a familiar phrase in modern culture, the rallying cry of social media users and super users — or influencers — alike. There are numerous positive aspects of social media, such as reconnecting with old friends and organizing activism, but what about the darker side of all that networking? What Is […]

Despite the horrific nature of mass murder, many people can’t help but wonder how the mind of a killer operates. What’s their thought process before, during and after the crime? It can be hard to fathom the gruesome details seen in famous true crime cases, which is why many may quick to label mass killers […]