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How Schizophrenia Is Officially Diagnosed
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoMedically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Schizophrenia is officially diagnosed using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth...
AuDHD: When Autism and ADHD Co-Occur
Verywell Mind via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe characteristics of these neurotypes overlap in surprising ways Medically reviewed by Claire Eggleston, LMFT-Associate Attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
What Is Fear of Strangers (Xenophobia)?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoXenophobia is a persistent, intense fear of strangers. A fear of strangers is a specific phobia, which is a type of anxiety disorder in the "Diagnostic...
Depression: What Does It Mean to Have a Mood Disorder?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 5 months agoMedically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Depression is a mental health disorder. A depressed mood is a...
5 subtle signs you might have autism, according to a psychologist
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 8 months agonullKlaus Vedfelt/Getty Images It's estimated that about one in 36 US children has autism. But some...
Avoidant Personality Disorder: Expanding Social Skills
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAvoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a personality disorder listed in the (DSM-5). Symptoms or...
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Autism
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 9 months agoPeople with demand avoidant behavior don't always have autismMedically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) refers to a...
Signs of a Behavioral Addiction
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMedically reviewed by Stephanie Hartselle, MD Behavioral addiction describes addictions to pursuits like gambling, social media, or sexual behavior,...
Understanding Nightmare Disorder
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPTSD commonly causes repeated, disturbing dreams Filmstax / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Nightmare disorder affects between...
What Is a Personality Disorder?
Health via Yahoo News· 3 months agodamircudic / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause unusual...