Disorders
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How to cut through the clutter of digital hoarding
November 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley
In today’s tech-heavy world, it’s easy to let digital files pile up. If virtual clutter is causing you real-life stress, try these steps to clear it out.
Social anxiety disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
October 24, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Different from shyness or social awkwardness, social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, causes intense fear when socializing with others.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.