5 Common Signs Someone Has Psychosis
When a person experiences the symptoms of psychosis, the line between fact and fiction can become blurred. For a person with psychosis, it becomes difficult to know what is real and what is imaginary.
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Bipolar Medication & Pregnancy: What Are the Risks?
When working with pregnant women affected by bipolar disorder, doctors inevitably face some stark choices. On one hand, suspension of the use of bipolar medications could lead to serious harm from a relapse back into active symptoms. On the other hand, many of the medications proven effective in managing bipolar symptoms can lead to serious
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The Secret Shame of Self-Harm
By Meghan Vivo One of the biggest obstacles in treating people who self-injure is the toxic shame they feel as a result of their self-harming behaviors. The secrecy inherent in self-harm also creates obvious challenges for concerned friends and family, who may not know the depth of the person’s emotional pain until the problem has
5 Ways to Treat Impulsive Behavior
Impulsive behaviors are behaviors that you engage in without really reflecting on the possible consequences of your actions or the potential to harm yourself or other people. Minor forms of this behavior are common even among generally functional adults. However, you can develop impulse control problems severe enough to qualify you for a mental health
So You’ve Lost Your Job … Coping With the Effects of Adjustment Disorder
If you’re going through a life-changing event such as losing your job, getting divorced or experiencing the death of a family member, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the stress and strain of your situation. In some cases, the impact on your mental health may be severe enough to qualify you for a diagnosis of
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Brings New Hope for Hard-to-Treat Depression
One-third of people with major depression don’t experience relief from their symptoms even after trying multiple medications and therapies. Many get discouraged, some lose hope that they’ll ever feel better. But a novel treatment, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), is bringing new hope to those with treatment-resistant depression.
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Top Stressful Events That Contribute to Adjustment Disorders
Although many of us experience stressful events, some individuals respond with marked distress when coping with stressors. An inability to adjust to stressful events can cause serious psychological and sometimes physical symptoms, often resulting in what is known as an adjustment disorder.
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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in America and around the world. Doctors usually try to address serious symptoms of this condition with the help of antidepressant medications. However, if these medications don’t produce their desired effect, you or your loved one may receive a recommendation to undergo a procedure called
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Uncommon Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition noted for the presence of severe and unpredictable mood changes, impulsive behavior and involvement in volatile personal relationships. The condition has a total of nine possible main symptoms. However, BPD frequently occurs in combination with other serious mental illnesses. Among other things, this means that a
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Being Raised By a Parent With Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is characterized by extreme emotional reactions, difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, and mood swings. Someone with borderline personality disorder may seem unpredictable or paranoid. Borderline personality disorder treatment typically involves cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals become more aware of their emotions and actions, including how they are triggered and how they
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