The exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown. Research suggests a combination…
Pathological lying, also known as mythomania and pseudologia fantastica, is the chronic behavior of compulsive or habitual lying. Unlike telling the occasional white lie to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or getting in trouble, a pathological liar seems to lie for no apparent reason.
As I was searching on the internet for mental disorders to write about I stumbled across a few that…
An avoidant personality disorder is one of a group of conditions called anxious personality disorders, which are marked by feelings of nervousness and fear. People with avoidant personality disorder have poor self-esteem. They also have an intense fear of rejection and being…
Anxiety may be a normal reaction to stress, and it can serve as a prompt to deal with difficult…
Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
All the different types of bipolar disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects people’s ability to communicate and interact with others. It is one of the fastest growing neurological conditions in the world. One in every 68 people in the United States has Autism Spectrum Disorder and it is…
There are many signs and symptoms caused by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Several of the symptoms include feeling the need to be cleaner or doing specific tasks or actions a distinct number of times. Many people who suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder have strong…
