Disorders Archives

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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.

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ADHD Adult ADHD Disorders

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Grief, bipolar disorder, and a father’s love

August 1, 2023 | Written by Tracey Lynn Lloyd

Losing a parent is painful for everyone. When you’re also living with bipolar disorder, caring for yourself as you grieve can be especially complicated.

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Bipolar Disorder Depression Disorders Grief Loss Parental Loss Sadness

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How to tell the difference between sadness and depression

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

The characteristics of sadness and the symptoms of depression can look similar. Follow this guidance to tell them apart and seek treatment as needed.

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Depression Disorders Emotional Health Emotions Mood Disorders Sadness

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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.

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Depression Disorders Holidays Moods Seasonal Depression Self-Help Wellness

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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.

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Bipolar Disorder Depression Disorders Mood Disorders Moods

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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.

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Depression Disorders Families Hormones Men Parents Postpartum Pregnancy

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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.

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Anorexia Nervosa Behaviors Body Dysmorphia Body Image Bulimia Nervosa Disordered Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Self-Esteem

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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).

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Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder