Disorders
Showing 11–20 of 40 results
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.
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.