Gen Z Mental Health Crisis Untreated poor gen z mental health can cause distress among students and, hence, negatively influence their quality of life and academic performance, including, but not limited to, lower academic integrity, alcohol and substance abuse as well as a reduced empathetic…
Is autism a mental health diagnosis? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is indeed categorized as a mental disorder—also called a mental illness—in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) [1]. The DSM-5 also classifies autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder (a subcategory of mental disorders). In other…
ADHD Diagnosis in Women Leading psychologists are warning that gender bias is leaving many women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder undiagnosed. A late diagnosis can have a negative impact on relationships and careers, as well as increase the risk of mental health problems such as…
What is ADHD? ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be),…
What is High Functioning Depression? If I were to ask you to picture and describe a depressed person, what would you envision? Someone having trouble getting out of bed every day? Someone who can’t stop crying and who’s feeling hopeless? Or would you envision a popular,…
Relationship Attachment Styles Attachment is the bond we form with our first primary caregiver, usually a parent. It’s a universal human phenomenon that starts as early as in the womb, and the way we develop it eventually affects the way we find, keep, and end relationships.…
Why Fear of Abandonment Happens It’s natural to fear losing someone you love. But if you persistently worry about others leaving you, even when there’s no evidence they will, you may be living with abandonment anxiety. Fear of abandonment isn’t a mental health diagnosis, but…
Causes – Schizophrenia Is schizophrenia hereditary? the exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown. Research suggests a combination of physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors can make a person more likely to develop the condition. Some people may be prone to schizophrenia, and a stressful or…
What is Survivor’s Guilt? Survivor guilt is a common experience following traumatic events in which others have died. Survivor guilt is a commonly-used term in both clinical descriptions and lay language and has been identified in a range of trauma-exposed populations, often linked to more…
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? BPD is among several personality disorders (such as paranoid personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) [1], personality disorders are generally characterized by: Entrenched patterns of…