Browsing: Disorder

Megan Jayne Crabbe’s transformation goes beyond the physical. “My ‘before’ was trying to make myself as small as possible in…

Key Takeaways Expansive mood means behaving in a grand or impulsive way during a bipolar manic episode.People with an expansive…

Key Takeaways Schizoaffective disorder depressive type includes symptoms from both schizophrenia and depression.Schizoaffective disorder can come from family history or…

Key Takeaways Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that has both psychosis and mood disorder symptoms.People with schizoaffective disorder…

Key Takeaways Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition that affects a person’s mood, thoughts, and behavior.Bipolar I disorder involves episodes…

Key Takeaways Mixed personality disorder involves traits from multiple personality disorders.Mood swings and relationship problems are common symptoms.In the DSM-5,…

Key Takeaways People with borderline personality disorder are at a higher risk of suicide than those with other mental disorders.BPD…

Key Takeaways Bipolar I disorder includes at least one manic episode and often major depressive episodes.Bipolar II disorder has at…

Key Takeaways Racing thoughts are fast, uncontrollable thoughts often linked to the manic or hypomanic phase of bipolar disorder.Therapy, medication,…

Key Takeaways Avoidant personality disorder is a condition where people fear rejection, feel inadequate, and avoid social situations.Treatment options include…