Archive for the Mental Diagnoses Category

Interest in forensic psychology has swelled in recent years. This could be in part due to popular television programs such as “Law & Order” and “Criminal Minds”, where criminal profilers demonstrate an uncanny ability to ascertain personality and behavioral descriptions of perpetrators. Although these media portrayals often

What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can be very confusing to parents. What exactly does it mean when a professional tells you that your child has ‘sensory issues’? It is a topic wherein parents can often feel lost and confused when faced with

Many psychologists see clients who are worried about physical symptoms with no clear medical explanation, whether they are headaches, abdominal pain, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel, fibromyalgia, chemical sensitivities, or unexplained body pain. It turns out that medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are actually quite common; studies show that

There is still much misconception and misinformation surrounding eating disorders. “You still read more about anorexia in the celebrity section of publications than in health sections,” says Nancy Zucker, PhD, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University. A lot of the misconception regarding eating disorders

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has become a well recognized and discussed mental health concern. PTSD is a psychological disorder caused by severe, life-threatening trauma such as witnessing a death or natural disaster. In today’s social and political climate, war-torn soldiers, refugees, and natural disaster survivors are

A recent study out of Ohio State University found that sustained stress erodes memory, and that the immune system plays a key role in the cognitive impairment. Chronic stress, according to the researchers, is not just the stress of giving a speech or meeting someone new. Chronic

Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI), colloquially referred to as concussions, have been receiving a great deal of news attention given the dangers involved in high-impact sports, such as football. Concussion research has surged in recent years thanks to concern from the athletic and military communities. Despite increasing

Have you ever tried saying the same word over and over again and realized all of a sudden that the word suddenly becomes a meaningless sound. This task is often employed in psychological interventions where individuals are fused to harmful thoughts, such as “I’m bad” or even

Attachment style refers to the primary ways in which we relate to other people. They are formed at the very beginning of life, during the first two years. Once established, it becomes an enduring pattern of relating that plays out in our intimate relationships. Understanding your style