Disorders
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Symptoms, causes, and treatments
May 26, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
PTSD occurs after a person witnesses or experiences trauma. Learn about the causes and symptoms of PTSD as well as effective treatments.
Social anxiety disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
May 26, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Different from shyness or social awkwardness, social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, causes intense fear when socializing with others.
The future of autism intervention: Not too medical, not too social, but just right
May 22, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW, and Rose Termini, MEd
The standard of care for autism is shifting from a medical model to a social one rooted in neurodiversity. One expert makes the case for a hybrid approach.
Alcoholism: Alcohol addiction and abuse
May 22, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Alcoholism has effects on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Here are the signs and symptoms of alcohol addiction, and resources to help you.
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD): Symptoms, types, and treatment
May 19, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
ODD is a childhood behavior disorder characterized by defiance, anger, and hostility. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and reach out for help.
Depression, part 1: Symptoms, types, and causes
May 15, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Depression is a mental health disorder that manifests in feelings of sadness, loneliness, emptiness, and hopelessness. Help is available now.
Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders
May 10, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
As many as 20% of kids develop a tic during childhood. Usually they fade away on their own, but sometimes they point to a disorder like Tourette syndrome.
Anxiety in children: Signs, symptoms, and treatment
May 4, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
While most children experience some worry and fear, children who experience anxiety disorders can be helped by treatment and coping techniques.
Anxiety and depression: How they’re related and can be treated
April 27, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Anxiety and depression have some symptoms in common and often happen together, but not always. Here’s how to tell the difference and find treatment.