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Do I have Avoidant Personality Disorder?
Many individuals are characterized by specific personality traits from joyous and extroverted to introverted, brash, bubbly and solemn. Personality traits become…
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Bipolar Disorder in Children
When a child has bipolar disorder, they experience extreme shifts in mood in behaviors that can result in a high, known…
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Bipolar Depression Myths and Facts
Bipolar affective disorder or manic-depressive illness is a mood disorder characterized by periods of profound depression that alternate with periods of…
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National Friendship Day
National Friendship Day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919. It was intended to be a day for people to celebrate…
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder Versus Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Body dysmorphic disorders, also known as dysmorphophobia and commonly called body image disorder, is a mental health disorder characterized by extreme…
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Understanding the Difference Between Body Dysmorphia, Self-Esteem, and Negative Body Image
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), unlike body image disturbance, is when an individual is struggling with an over-emphasis on a specific body…
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Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder is a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in children and adolescents in which the rights of others or…
Read MoreRed Ribbon Week: October 23-31
The Red Ribbon Campaign, founded by the National Family Partnership, formerly the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth, advocates…
Read MoreKate Spade’s Tragic Ending: Understanding Suicide From a Mental Health Perspective
Understanding Suicide From a Mental Health Perspective “In order to lead a fascinating life, one brimming with art, music, intrigue, and…
Read MoreIn the News: New York Bill Passes Requiring Mental Health Curriculum to be Taught in Public School Classrooms
After five years of pushing for this important legislation, New York State, as of July 1, will require all elementary, middle,…
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