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Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

April 25, 2024 | 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.

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Disordered eating vs. eating disorders

April 23, 2024 | 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.

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Eating disorders: Types, symptoms, causes, effects, and treatments

April 23, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Eating disorders involve a disturbance in eating patterns or related behaviors that have serious consequences for a person’s physical and mental well-being.

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What is bipolar disorder?

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood and energy. Learn about symptoms, types, and treatment options.

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Anxiety and depression: How they’re related and can be treated

April 15, 2024 | 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.

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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD): Symptoms, types, and treatment

April 15, 2024 | 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.

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What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

PTSD can develop after a person experiences or witnesses trauma. Find out how this disorder impacts your mental health and how it can be treated.

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Depression: Causes, types, diagnosis, and treatment

April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Depression is a mental health disorder marked by feelings of sadness, loneliness, and hopelessness. Learn how to recognize the signs and find help.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Causes and interventions

April 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects how people interact, communicate, learn, and behave. Learn more about ASD and discover treatment options.

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

April 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

ADHD is a disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsiveness. Find out more about symptoms, types, and treatment options.

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