Mental Health
Introduction to Cognitive Distortion Cognitive distortions are irrational or biased ways of thinking that significantly affect our mental processes and emotional well-being. These distorted patterns of thought can lead individuals to perceive reality inaccurately, often resulting in negative emotions and maladaptive behaviors. Cognitive distortions are common in various mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, […]
Understanding Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Common Types of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Symptoms of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury How to Identify Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Treatment for Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Understanding Suicidal Behavior Disorder Common Types of Suicidal Behavior Disorder Symptoms of Suicidal Behavior Disorder How to Identify Suicidal Behavior Disorder Treatment for Suicidal Behavior Disorder
Understanding Internet Gaming Disorder Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is a relatively new mental health condition characterized by the compulsive and excessive use of online games, leading to significant impairment in various areas of an individual’s life. It is important to understand the common types of IGD, its symptoms, and how to identify and treat this […]
Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder: Understanding the Condition Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder (PCBD) is a relatively new diagnosis that refers to a prolonged and intense form of grief following the loss of a loved one. It is characterized by a persistent longing for the deceased, difficulty accepting the death, and emotional pain related to the loss. […]
Understanding Depressive Episodes with Short-Duration Hypomania Depressive episodes with short-duration hypomania, also known as hypomanic episodes, are a specific type of mood disorder characterized by periods of depression alternating with brief periods of hypomania. This condition falls under the broader category of bipolar disorders, and it is essential to understand its common types, symptoms, and […]
Understanding Attenuated Psychosis Syndrome Attenuated Psychosis Syndrome (APS) is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of psychotic-like symptoms that are less severe than those found in full-blown psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. Individuals with APS experience a combination of unusual thoughts, perceptions, and beliefs, which may cause distress and impairment in daily functioning. […]
Understanding Unspecified Mental Disorders Unspecified mental disorders, also known as unspecified neurodevelopmental disorders, are conditions that do not fit into specific categories or criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). These disorders are characterized by symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment in various areas of an individual’s life, such […]
Understanding Other Specified Mental Disorder Other Specified Mental Disorder (OSMD) is a classification in the field of mental health that is used when an individual’s symptoms cause significant distress or impairment, but do not fit the criteria for any specific mental disorder. This category is designed to capture presentations that do not meet the full […]
Understanding Unspecified Paraphilic Disorder Unspecified Paraphilic Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by atypical sexual preferences or behaviors. It falls under the category of paraphilic disorders, which involve intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve non-human objects, suffering or humiliation of oneself or one’s partner, or children or other non-consenting persons. However, in […]