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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.

Compulsive shopping: Symptoms, causes, and treatment

May 2, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Compulsive shopping is an impulsive behavior that can harm your finances and your relationships. Learn about the signs and how to seek help.

Attachment theory and the four attachment styles

April 28, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Attachment styles help explain the way people feel and act in relationships. Learn more about how early childhood caregiving impacts the rest of our lives.

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.

What is bipolar disorder?

March 28, 2023 | 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.

Disordered eating vs. eating disorders

March 3, 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.

Body dysmorphia: Signs, symptoms, and treatment

February 24, 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.

Complex posttraumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD): Symptoms, causes, and treatments

February 3, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Wondering what complex PTSD is? Learn about how repeated trauma can cause the mental health condition to develop, how it differs to PTSD, and how it is treated.

ADHD: Signs, symptoms, types, and treatments

February 3, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsiveness.

5 signs it’s time to quit or cut back on drinking

January 19, 2023 | Written by Amanda White, LPC

Alcohol is so woven into our lives that we don’t stop to consider why we drink. To explore your relationship with alcohol, start by asking these questions.

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