What Is Delusional Disorder? What Kinds Of False Beliefs Can People With This Diagnosis Have?
People with delusional disorder — a rare diagnosis — hold persistently false beliefs, but not ones that are completely implausible. Besides the fact that they struggle with delusions, people with this disorder function and behave pretty normally.
Why Do Symptoms Of Autism In Girls And Women Show Up Later Than In Boys?
Girls on the spectrum aren't, contrary to popular belief, a "rare species". Their autism is often missed or misinterpreted, however.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) In Children Under 6: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment
Young children unfortunately fall victim to trauma, and can develop PTSD, too. What are the most common causes, what are the symptoms, and how is PTSD in young children diagnosed and treated?
Alzheimer's And Brain Awareness Month: Helping People With Dementia Cope With Big Changes
The whole world is in the middle of a pandemic, but COVID-19 is affecting our seniors disproportionately, in multiple different ways. For people who live with Alzheimer's, this is a very tough time indeed. Here are some things you must be aware of.
Recession Depression? How To Stress-Proof Your Mind During Times Of Economic Downturn
Because misery loves company, we're now dealing with a recession as well as a pandemic. Yup, you bet that that increases your risk of depression, but you CAN take proactive steps to fight stress and get through this in better mental health.
Diagnostic And Screening Tools For Anxiety Disorders: Scales and Questionnaires And Dsm-5 Criteria
The assessment process for anxiety disorders uses an interview alongside questionnaires and DSM-5 criteria in order to accurately diagnose anxiety disorders and provide the best treatment plan for people suffering from anxiety.
What Are The Differences And Similarities Between Acute And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders?
PTSD and acute stress disorder are both trauma-related diagnoses, but though they share many symptoms and are both triggered by trauma, they have some key differences, as well.
How Useful Is Prolonged Exposure Therapy As A Treatment For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Prolonged exposure therapy is among the most effective therapeutic approaches to help people recover from post-traumatic stress disorder. What do you need to know?
Alternative Treatments Parents With Autistic Children Often Try, And What You Should Know About Them
More than half of parents with autistic children try at least one alternative therapy for their child. Which ones are most popular, and do they work?
Not Happily Ever After: Why The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Bringing Couples To The Brink Of Covidivorce
Some folks couldn't wait to go drinking or shopping once the COVID-19 lockdown finished, but others had something more permanent on their wishlist: divorce! What about the lockdown has been testing relationships across the globe?