People with personality disorders exhibit characteristic, emotional response patterns that can become problematic. Generally, each of the personality disorders has an emotional response pattern that is associated with that particular disorder. This inflexible pattern of emotional response often creates difficulty. Some personality disorders are characterized…
The definition of a psychopath and causes of psychopathy are sometimes argued about in scientific circles, but understanding the symptoms and signs of a psychopath is possible. Psychopathy causes may include genetics and early life factors and the signs and symptoms of a psychopath are typically noticeable before a psychopath s 16th birthday as these symptoms…
Though there are a number of different kinds of eating disorders, there are four common types and most people who have a dysfunctional relationship with eating and their bodies have a disorder that falls into one of the following categories: anorexia, binge eating, bulimia and other eating disorders. Anorexia Severely cutting calories by eating very, very little…
People with personality disorders have long-standing patterns of thinking and acting that differ from what society considers usual or normal. The inflexibility of their personality can cause great distress, and can interfere with many areas of life, including social and work functioning. People with personality disorders generally also have poor coping skills…
Somatic symptom disorder (SSD formerly known as somatization disorder or somatoform disorder ) is a form of mental illness that causes one or more bodily symptoms, including pain. The symptoms may or may not be traceable to a physical cause including general medical conditions, other mental illnesses, or substance abuse. But regardless, they cause excessive…
As the classification of mental disorders advances towards a disease model as promoted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Research Domain Criteria (RDoC), there is hope that a more thorough neurobiological understanding of mental illness may allow clinicians and researchers to determine treatment efficacy with less diagnostic variability. This…
I ve sung along, worked out, and danced to enough Demi Lovato tunes to feel a rush of excitement before chatting with the woman behind such earworms as Heart Attack and Neon Lights — especially since the 23-year-old singer/songwriter/actress/author/ X Factor judge has been refreshingly candid about the struggles she s faced, from self-harm to bullying to…
According to the University of California, San Francisco, there are more than 600 neurological disorders. Neurological disorders are diseases that affect the brain and the central and autonomic nervous systems. In recognizing the signs and symptoms of neurological problems, it is first important to distinguish the various types of neurological disorders. What…
*Taste disorder facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP The most common taste disorder is phantom taste perception, which is a lingering, often unpleasant taste even though you have nothing in your mouth. Another type of taste disorder is hypogeusia, a reduced ability to taste sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savory (umami). Dysgeusia is a condition in which a foul…
Diagnosing dissociative identity disorder Two or more separate identities or personalities, with persistent characteristics, patterns of thought, and beliefs about the environment and the self Amnesia, which includes gaps in memory of everyday events, personal details, and traumatic events Distress about the symptoms or inability to function in daily activities…
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental illness that brings severe high and low moods and changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behavior. People who have bipolar disorder can have periods in which they feel overly happy and energized and other periods of feeling very sad, hopeless, and sluggish. In between those periods, they usually feel…
Early recognition of social and emotional problems in infants and preschool children is necessary for best developmental outcomes. Social and emotional difficulties continue over time and are highly resistant to change. It is not surprising that a strong relationship exists between childhood behavior problems, delinquency, and later criminality. If left impairment)…
According to a study conducted by the Harvard Medical School, close to 8 percent of adolescents display anger issues that qualify for lifetime diagnoses of intermittent explosive disorder. Anger issues aren’t limited to teens, and it’s important to understand anger symptoms, causes and effects if you suspect you are, or someone you know is, suffering from an…
Psychologist/Director, Social Anxiety Institute Social anxiety is the fear of interaction with other people that brings on self-consciousness, feelings of being negatively judged and evaluated, and, as a result, leads to avoidance. Social anxiety is the fear of being judged and evaluated negatively by other people, leading to feelings of inadequacy, inferiority…
There are many good reasons to emphasize the biological underpinnings of substance use disorders. Perhaps most important, the biologic basis of this chronic disease is a strong argument for parity: that is, treating (and funding treatment for) addiction on par with other “biologic” diseases. The stigma and shame of addiction has much to do with the perception…
Department of Psychiatry, AN Magadh Medical College, Gaya, Bihar, India 1Clinical Psychologist, Akanksha – An Institute of Mentally Challenged, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India Address for correspondence: Dr. Choudhary Laxmi Narayan, “Deepayan”, Tilha, Kali Bari, Gaya - 823 001, Bihar, India. E-mail: moc.liamg@nayaranlcrd This is an open access article distributed under…
Biological fallout from 50 generations of first cousin marriages from a Lockheed employee in Saudi Arabia. During the pilot transition program with the KV-107 and C-130 with Lockheed, we found that most Saudi pilot trainees had very limited night vision, even on the brightest of moonlit nights. Their training retention rate was minimal including maintenance personnel…
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders includes standardized diagnostic criteria for many psychiatric disorders. First published by the American Psychiatric Association in 1952, the manual is used as a resource by the majority of mental health professionals. In its earlier editions, many clinicians considered the DSM merely a tool for researchers…
One in seven prisoners have a psychotic illness or major depression and around one in five enter prison with clinically significant substance abuse disorders. As these disorders are common and mostly treatable, better screening and mental health services before and after release are essential to prevent future violence and improve both public health and safety,says…
Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder Social interaction may cause the following physical symptoms: blushing nausea excessive sweating trembling or shaking difficulty speaking dizziness or lightheadedness rapid heart rate Psychological symptoms may include: worrying intensely about social situations worrying for days or weeks before an event avoiding social situations…
Starred Review These DVDs introduce teens to the concept of good mental and emotional health. In Common Psychological Disorders of Adolescence, several real teens share their stories and struggles with five common mental health issues: anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, and substance abuse disorder. A teen host introduces the stories, indicating…
Functional or psychogenic neurological disorders are conditions with neurological symptoms that are thought to be due to psychological dysfunction rather than an underlying neurological disorder. They can be classified as malingering if the person is intentionally having the symptoms. Perhaps someone is pretending an arm or leg is weak after a car accident in…
Hoarding Disorder Hoarding has long been considered a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but it will get its own clinical definition in the DSM-V. As of May 22, hoarding disorder will be defined as “persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value.” According to the APA, hoarding is defined by its harmful emotional…
Eating disorders are very complex diseases that can have severe physical and emotional consequences if left untreated. For this reason, it is imperative that men or women dealing with eating disorders seek professional help, especially with more clinically severe eating disorders. Utilizing a professional treatment team who specialize in eating disorders can…
