Disorders
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Social anxiety disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
October 24, 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.
Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders
October 23, 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.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
October 2, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder that can involve frequent mood swings and unstable relationships. Help is available now.
Disordered eating vs. eating disorders
September 29, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Disordered eating behaviors can lead to eating disorders, but they’re not the same thing. Find out how they're connected and how to seek treatment.
The future of autism intervention: Not too medical, not too social, but just right
September 14, 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.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Symptoms and treatments
September 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that trigger repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
Postpartum depression (PPD), psychosis, and related conditions
September 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Postpartum depression is common and can interfere with your ability to care for yourself and your child. Find out what PPD looks like and how to get help.
Body dysmorphia: Signs, symptoms, and treatment
September 8, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
People with body dysmorphia are fixated on their perceived physical flaws. Learn more about this condition, what it looks like, and how to treat it.
Eating disorders in men and boys
September 8, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Tom Wooldridge, PsyD, ABPP, CEDS-S
Boys and men make up 25% of reported cases of bulimia and anorexia, but screening tools focus mainly on women. Learn to recognize the signs and get help.