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What are personality disorders?

What are personality disorders? Personality is your combination of thoughts, feelings, and perspectives that shape how you see and... Read More

Panic Disorder and Panic Attack. What is the difference?

What is a Panic Attack?    A panic attack is characterized by a sudden fear of disaster or losing control... Read More

What is paranoia?

What is paranoia?    Paranoia is the constant feeling of being under threat or worrying that something bad might happen... Read More

What is partial care?

What is partial care?    Partial care is a treatment program that provides clinical treatment services in a stable environment.... Read More

Recognizing and Treating Depression

What is Depression?  Depression is a mental health condition that negatively affects how you feel, think and behave. It is... Read More

Dealing with Impulse Control Disorder in Daily Life

What is Impulse Control Disorder?    Impulse Control Disorder is a disorder that makes it hard for people to control their... Read More

Am I having a midlife crisis and how do I handle it?

What is a midlife crisis?    The definition of a midlife crisis is a period of transition in life where... Read More

How to Live with and Treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a disorder that features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and behaviors.... Read More

How to Recognize, Treat, and Live with Bipolar Disorder

What is Bipolar Disorder?   Bipolar Disorder is a mental condition that causes extreme mood swings. Mood swings range from... Read More

How to recognize, treat, and live with Dementia

What is dementia?    Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe the loss of memory, function, and overall thinking to the point... Read More

Recognizing, Treating, and Dealing with ADHD in Daily Life

Do I have ADHD?    Symptoms of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder   Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of... Read More

Are you in a codependent relationship?

What is codependency?    You may have heard of the term “clingy” or “needy” in a relationship. That is codependency, but with... Read More