Mental Health
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PTSS vs PTSD: What’s the Difference?
While they sound similar, PTSS vs PTSD are different conditions with one notable similarity. Both appear after you have a traumatic experience, such as sexual assault, childhood abuse, or a natural disaster. What is Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome? Upon experiencing (or witnessing) a tragic event, you may develop post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS). Also referred to as…
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Effective Depression Self-Care Checklist: Simple Steps to Improve Your Well-Being
If you’re looking for a depression self-care checklist to help manage your symptoms, you’re not alone. Many people use daily self-care steps to feel more balanced and in control. Your checklist might be different from someone else’s. That’s normal. Depression affects everyone in different ways, and finding what works can take time. This guide offers…
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Are People with BPD Dangerous? What Research Reveals
Are people with BPD dangerous? Learn what research says about risk, aggression, and self-harm, and how support and treatment make safety and stability possible.
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What is Exposure Therapy?
Exposure therapy is a technique that puts you face-to-face with your biggest fears and forces you to develop coping mechanisms. As such, it’s become a prominent tool for those who struggle with an anxiety disorder. But how effective is exposure therapy, and what types can you choose? What are the Types of Exposure Therapy? While…
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What is ADHD Masking?
It’s natural for someone with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to feel ashamed of their condition. However, it’s not natural to try to hide the condition through ADHD masking. Simply put, ADHD masking is when someone with ADHD presents themselves in a manner to appear as if they don’t struggle with the condition. ¹ Sometimes it’s called…
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What Is Agoraphobia? Symptoms, Causes, and How to Treat It
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that goes beyond a fear of open spaces. Learn how to recognize the symptoms, understand the causes, and explore treatment options that can help.
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What are the Early Signs of Schizophrenia?
As a parent, it’s in your best interest to understand your child’s mental health. With that, you may wonder what the early signs of schizophrenia are. Admittedly, it’s rare for a child to be diagnosed with schizophrenia. Most diagnoses occur in late teens or early adulthood. Still, a child can start developing symptoms. What is…
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How to Prevent Drug Addiction
While drug addiction may initially appear as a choice, it’s much more akin to a disease. People may choose to try drugs, but no one chooses to develop an addiction. So, with that said, you may wonder if it’s possible to know how to prevent drug addiction. Simply put, there are measures you can take…
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What is Dermatillomania?
When we experience stress, our brain and body naturally develop coping mechanisms. However, not all techniques are healthy. Some may binge eat and others may turn to alcohol. In rarer cases, you may develop dermatillomania. Dermatillomania (or excoriation disorder) is a condition marked by compulsive skin-picking as a response to stress and discomfort. This practice…
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Can Clinical Depression Be Cured?
Can clinical depression be cured? There’s no permanent cure, but effective treatments (like therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes) can help you manage symptoms and live well.