Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder, or AVPD, is characterized by extreme sensitivity to criticism and shyness. This disorder appears in about 2% of the general US population,
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Avoidant Personality Disorder, or AVPD, is characterized by extreme sensitivity to criticism and shyness. This disorder appears in about 2% of the general US population,
Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear that is usually irrational. Typically, people suffering from anxiety disorder mainly cannot contain the excess fear or feelings
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. It’s one of the most common disorders among children and
While the cold seasons are commonly familiarized with the winter blues, summer times are considered the season of relaxation and happiness. However, for many, anxiety
Anxiety is your body’s natural way of responding to stress. It is a mental health disorder that affects every aspect of people’s well-being. Some people
For those struggling with social anxiety, addressing the root cause of the disorder is key to lasting recovery. Social anxiety is a condition that millions
According to the World Health Organisation, more than 280 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Nearly every person who lives through a major depressive episode
The COVID-19 pandemic gave everyone a new reality. People had to adjust to working from home and avoiding large groups of people. Social functions were
Depression has become a common mental illness in the United States, where one in 15 adults suffers from depression annually. While depression can affect individuals
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) are often used interchangeably, but they are quite different. PTSI is an injury that can occur
Trauma is an emotional response to a horrific event, such as an assault, an accident, or a natural disaster. It is common for an individual
Are you struggling with depression? Do you find it hard to focus on day-to-day tasks? Or have you stopped enjoying things that you used to
There are a number of reasons that a person might shut their emotions down. Either consciously or unconsciously, people have a tendency to wrap up
Estimates show that at least 5 million adults in the United States live with an autism spectrum disorder. This developmental condition can affect a whole
About 6% of the US population have narcissistic personality disorder. This is over 19 million people. If they abuse five people in their lifetime, that’s
Did you know that over 50 million Americans live with a mental illness? Whether it’s depression, schizophrenia, or PTSD, living with a mental illness is
There is no problem with expressing yourself. But expressing yourself during inappropriate times is a problem. Two million Americans live with emotional lability. That’s two
When we are infants and young children, we form attachments with our parents and caregivers. The type of attachment that we form when we are
It is common to experience stress and anxiety in our lives. 75% of people report moderate to high stress in the past month. And anxiety
Although it’s a problem that can make you feel very isolated, anxiety affects over 40 million US adults every year. That means you’re not alone
In the fall, setting the clocks back an hour feels wonderful. We get an extra hour of sleep and wake up feeling ready to conquer
There has been a significant push for the prioritization of mental health awareness in the recent past. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the
Anxiety disorders are common among people of all genders, races, ages, and identities. Some people may not even know that they have an anxiety disorder
Working long hours makes you long for rest and relaxation. But just as long work physically exhausts you, it can emotionally exhaust you as well.
The grief that accompanies a traumatic life event can often feel like a burden of desperation and hopelessness to those forced to carry it. And,
A little anxiety is a good thing. It lets you be introspective, considering your actions and their effects on other people. But too much anxiety
It’s no doubt that the recent pandemic has been hard on everyone, and teens are no exception to that. For those who are taking courses
When we talk about PTSD, we often think about physical trauma. This can be, for example, physical or sexual assault, wars or terrorist attacks, and
Every single person feels grief after a traumatic event. It’s normal, and it’s a necessary part of the healing process. But sometimes this grief gets
You may have noticed that the topic of mental health is becoming more widely discussed. That’s because about 1 in 4 adults in America suffers
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