Archive for the Mental Diagnoses Category

When a patient comes to a medical doctor with acute chest pain, the clinician usually administers a battery of tests that yield both a precise diagnosis and the assurance that appropriate treatment will be given for that specific diagnosis. However, when someone has a psychotic episode the

On the surface, the farming village of Geel in the Belgian countryside appears both old-fashioned and picturesque. It consists of sparsely populated farmland as well as a charming market square with cafes and plenty of delightful townsfolk strolling the streets. What is not apparent at first glance

Self-injury has received growing recognition both clinically and culturally. Over the years, psychologists have theorized that individuals engage in self-h arm in an attempt to manage difficult negative emotions when other coping mechanisms are unavailable. This has been the leading theory when it comes to explaining why

The prevalence of schizophrenia among humans is estimated at 0.4-1% of the adult population. This disease doesn’t appear to occur in non-human species, yet other mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety have been observed and analyzed among animals. This discrepancy poses the question as to

School is an educational institution that serves to motivate individuals to develop a desire to learn, and in turn, this can set the foundation for a successful future. However, as students progress into high school they often become disengaged in their academic journey, and this is evident

Inner self-talk is a concept in existence starting during one’s early childhood years, and it’s used instinctually by many people. The nature of self-talk can affect how one thinks, feels, and behaves, particularly during stressful situations. Psychologist and researcher Dr. Ethan Kross studied how inner monologues may

The ability to mimic genuine emotions regardless of the lack of relative emotional experience is unique to psychopaths, and it serves to gain trust from people so they may manipulate and deceive them. Relevant research has theorized that psychopaths possess selective affective traits, particularly they display a

It is quite common to experience performance anxiety before an important task or experience. This can manifest as a pounding heart, rapid breath, sweatiness, and racing thoughts. However, according to a recent article in the Scientific American Mind, new studies at Harvard University have found that by

A psychiatrist at Vanderbilt University is using his previous experience as an actor to develop a new program to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder improve their social skills. According to an article by Makin (2014), Blythe Corbett, M.D., stated, “I knew from experience that acting can

According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. There are many available treatments, including medication and psychotherapy, which have long been considered the gold standard of treatment for depression. However, there is growing evidence that social isolation is a contributing factor