Mood disorders include depressive disorders and bipolar disorders. These types of psychiatric disorders affect a person’s emotions and may cause severe lows, called depression, and highs, called mania ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by repetitive, unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions (compulsions).

It’s normal to feel your heart beat faster or your face flush before getting up to speak in front of a room of 50 people. But if you’re coming up with excuses to avoid the speaking engagement ...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects 4.4% of US adults at some point in their lives, according to the ...

Lymphoproliferative disorders are a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled production of white blood cells called lymphocytes. It can include leukemia and lymphoma. Lymphocytes can be ...

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Many of my clients seek therapy due to chronic relationship problems—whether it be with their parents, co-workers, family members, and/or partners. “They're driving me crazy!” “Is it them or me?" “Am ...

Some people are afraid that taking a medication will change their personality, but most find that medication allows them to take charge of their lives. Medications for mental health conditions fall ...

There are currently six eating disorders recognized in the DSM-5: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, pica, rumination disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.

Blood clotting disorders can be inherited or acquired and lead to either excessive bleeding or too much clotting.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. This means it affects a person’s metabolism, which is how the body makes energy from food. Diabetes causes a person to develop hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar.

Tic disorders are conditions featuring sudden, non-rhythmic movements or vocalizations. A formal tic disorder diagnosis is determined by tic frequency, duration, and type. Tics are non-rhythmic ...