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Psychology / Psychiatry

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   Are people with bipolar disorder at a higher risk of suicide?
   
   

   Research shows that the risk of suicide may be higher in people with bipolar disorder, especially if they do not seek treatment. Learn more here.

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   Self-fulfilling prophecy: Examples and impact
   
   

   A self-fulfilling prophecy is when a person's predictions come true due to how their own beliefs have influenced the outcome. Learn more.

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   What is cyberflashing?
   
   

   Cyberflashing is unsolicited images or videos sent via technology. Learn more about this and its effects here.

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   Tokophobia: The fear of pregnancy explained
   
   

   Tokophobia is the fear of pregnancy and childbirth. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments here.

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   What to know about hyperstimulation anxiety
   
   

   Hyperstimulation anxiety is a phrase that can describe anxiety due to overstimulation of the senses. Learn more here.

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   What to know about ketamine for anxiety
   
   

   Ketamine is a medication that is generally approved as an anaesthetic. However, it can occasionally be used as an off-label treatment for anxiety.

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   PTSD symptoms according to the VA: Understanding PTSD in veterans
   
   

   The VA defines PTSD and its symptoms in much the same way other organizations do. Learn more about the symptoms and how to find support here.

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   What is the connection between beauty standards and mental health?
   
   

   Beauty standards can have many different effects on a person's mental health. Learn more about these effects and how to cope here.

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    What are the different types of bullying?
    
    

    There are different types of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, cyber, sexual, or prejudicial. Learn more here.

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    What are examples of bullying?
    
    

    Bullying is a series of negative behaviors that can occur at school, in the workplace, online, or at home. It can occur for various reasons. Learn…

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    Fetal alcohol syndrome vs. Down syndrome
    
    

    Learn about the differences and similarities between fetal alcohol syndrome versus Down syndrome, including the signs and treatments.

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    How can bullying affect people?
    
    

    Bullying can have negative effects on everyone involved. Learn more about the effects of bullying and how to seek help.

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    What to know about disinhibited social engagement disorder
    
    

    Disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) is an attachment disorder that causes children to be over-friendly with strangers. Learn more here.

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    Comorbidity of personality disorders explained
    
    

    It is common for personality disorders to occur alongside other personality disorders or mental health conditions. This is known as comorbidity.

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    Borderline personality disorder and substance use disorder: What is the connection?
    
    

    Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition that may increase a person's risk of developing substance use disorder. Learn more here…

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    Borderline personality disorder vs. schizoid personality disorder
    
    

    BPD and schizoid personality disorder are two types of mental health conditions. They have a few similarities, but are mostly different in how they…

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    Can lupus cause psychosis?
    
    

    In some rare cases, lupus can cause psychosis. This may be due to effects on the brain or effects of medications. Learn more here.

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    Schizoid personality disorder vs. paranoid personality disorder: How do they differ?
    
    

    Schizoid and paranoid personality disorders are both cluster A personality disorders. However, they have various key differences. Learn more here.

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    Tips for living with schizoid personality disorder
    
    

    Schizoid personality disorder can affect the way a person thinks, behaves, and interacts with others. Treatment options and tips for those caring for…

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    How to say no to someone with borderline personality disorder
    
    

    Because of the way BPD affects emotional regulation, it can be difficult to say no to someone with the condition. Certain strategies can help. Learn…

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    Social anxiety vs. agoraphobia: How do they differ?
    
    

    Social anxiety and agoraphobia are both mental health conditions that cause fear and anxiety. Learn about the differences here.

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    What to know about classical conditioning
    
    

    Classical conditioning occurs when a person or animal associates a specific stimulus with a response. Learn more about how classical conditioning…

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    C-PTSD vs. PTSD: How do they differ?
    
    

    PTSD and complex PTSD are both mental health conditions that can develop after trauma. They share some symptoms but also have various differences.

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    Anorexia nervosa binge-purge type explained