Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is characterized by dramatically high moods that are clinically termed as manias and low moods that are known as depressions. Many people with bipolar disorder are not aware of it. Bipolar disorder commonly begins in adolescents at the same time their behaviors are already being masked with the highs and lows of changing hormones and excessive brain growth... Read more >
Eating disorders are a serious health concern in industrialized nations. The US-based National Eating Disorders Association estimates 36 million Americans suffer from anorexia nervosa, bulimia, or binge eating disorders. Eating disorders can affect people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic groups, although Caucasian women in middle to high socioeconomic ranges are most commonly affected. Women comprise the... Read more >
Personality disorders are a group of psychiatric conditions, each with specific chronic behavior patterns that are serious enough to cause problems with relationships, the ability to lead a constructive life and to maintain employment. The behaviors can be traced back to at least adolescence or early adulthood and cannot be explained by another psychiatric condition, medical condition or drug use. Some... Read more >
Substance abuse and drug addiction damage lives, often irreparably. Drug addiction may be fatal for the addict. However, this attitude does not take into account how potent marijuana has become over the course of a single generation. An Addiction Definition The drugs used today are ever changing: New "designer" drugs hit the streets with alarming regularity. Older drugs have been "fine-tuned" to be more... Read more >
When people hear the term "schizophrenia," what immediately comes to mind is a person with a split personality. While "schizophrenia" does come from the Greek term "split mind," a split personality is not one of the symptoms of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia, instead, refers to a person who doesn't have a grip on reality and, therefore, finds it difficult or, in some cases, impossible to distinguish whether or not... Read more >
Some teenagers segue into adulthood with ease. They make good decisions, they're successful in school and they communicate well with their parents. Most, however, are in a big hurry to explore the freedoms of adulthood and are inclined to take risks and question their parents' rules and values. Some teenager behavior problems are simply the result of an urgent need to affirm themselves as individuals.Happily... Read more >
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that affects millions of school-aged children. Though ADHD always begins in childhood, the disorder can persist into adulthood. In fact, approximately 50 percent of all children with ADHD will continue to suffer from the disorder as adults. The main symptoms associated with ADHD are: hyperactivity impulsive behavior inattentiveness. Although... Read more >
Feeling sad or depressed about negative events is a normal human reaction. Everyone gets the blues now and then, and an emotionally healthy person can work through these emotions and continue with his life. However, for some people, feeling depressed is more than just a passing feeling that lasts a few days. When feelings of sadness affect a person's entire life, including anything from his relationships to his... Read more >
Many people feel a little blue when the days get longer and colder. It's quite common for people to eat more, sleep more and stay indoors more than normal during the winter months. Some people, however, experience drastic changes in mood and behavior when the seasons change. These people suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression and can... Read more >
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that affects 7 percent to 8 percent of the population in the United States. It develops after a person experiences a traumatic event or witnesses something traumatic happening to someone else. Our articles cover all aspects of PTSD, including symptoms, treatment options, common PTSD sufferers, related anxiety disorders and more. What is... Read more >
Controlling our impulses or urges is a hallmark of our psychological maturity and helps distinguish us from other species. Loss of this control can result in a myriad of destructive behaviors, including kleptomania, pathological gambling, pyromania and intermittent explosive attacks of rage. Some psychologists consider impulse control disorders a subset of other conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive... Read more >
In the normal course of life, anxiety arises as a spur to action. In case of danger or a threatening situation, it can actually help us to protect ourselves. However, if your anxiety is ever present and causing disruption to your life, you may be one of 40 million Americans who suffer from this abnormal anxiety. The most common of all mental health disorders, anxiety and panic disorders cost the United... Read more >
Sexual dysfunction coves a broad array of conditions that impair one's ability to perform at any point during sexual contact, from desire to the end of the act itself. The condition can be the result of physical and/or emotional problems. Sexual dysfunction can occur when people are young or as they age. It can also happen "out of the blue" or develop over time. Causes of Sexual Dysfunction Sexual dysfunction... Read more >
Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) is a disorder that is characterized by a low libido, loss of interest in sex, and/or painful discomfort during intercourse. Women with FSD are also generally unable to reach orgasm. While the symptoms of sexual dysfunction manifest themselves physically, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) characterizes FSD as a mental disorder, since psychological issues are often the cause... Read more >
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