Eating Disorders A Complex Relationship with Food
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions characterized by unhealthy eating behaviors and distorted body image. They can significantly impact…
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Hoarding Disorder A Cluttered Mind and Home
Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition characterized by the persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their value. People with…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) A Cycle of Thoughts and Actions
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors1 (compulsions). These obsessions and…
Anxiety Disorders A Spectrum of Fear and Worry
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, worry, and anxiety. These disorders can significantly…
Tic Disorders Uncontrollable Movements and Sounds
Tic disorders are neurological conditions characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements (motor tics) or vocalizations (vocal tics). These tics can range…
Insomnia Disorder A Sleepless Night
Insomnia disorder is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. This can…
Gambling Disorder A Compulsive Pursuit
Gambling disorder is a mental health condition characterized by persistent and problematic gambling behavior. Individuals with this disorder often experience…
Illness Anxiety Disorder The Fear of Illness
Illness anxiety disorder (formerly known as hypochondriasis) is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and fear about having…
Conversion Disorder The Mind-Body Connection
Conversion disorder, also known as functional neurological symptom disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by physical symptoms that cannot…
Factitious Disorder The Art of Deception
Factitious disorder is a mental health condition where individuals intentionally feign or induce physical or psychological symptoms to gain attention…
Adjustment Disorder Coping with Life’s Challenges
Adjustment disorder is a common mental health condition that occurs when individuals struggle to cope with a stressful life event…