Disorders

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.

EMDR for anxiety

September 6, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Laurel Parnell, PhD

Typically used to treat trauma, eye movement and desensitization reprocessing therapy (EMDR) can also help reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic, and phobias.

Dads get postpartum depression, too

September 5, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Will Courtenay, PhD

We tend to connect PPD with the person who gives birth, but it can happen to either parent. “I felt helpless as a man and as a father,” says Nate Evans Jr.

Mood disorders: Symptoms, causes, treatment

September 5, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn about mood, types of mood disorders, what causes mood disorders, how to get diagnosed, and which therapies are most effective.

Insomnia: Causes, symptoms, effects, and treatments

August 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Can’t sleep? Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or getting restful sleep.

Is it seasonal affective disorder or the winter blues?

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression that can significantly affect your life during the winter months. Learn how to recognize and treat it.

Do I have adult ADHD?

July 31, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood, but adults can be diagnosed with it too. Explore common symptoms and treatment options for adult ADHD.