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The DSM is important because it contains diagnostic codes for mental illnesses, similar to those for physical illnesses. For example, if a doctor orders blood tests and gives you a paper to take to the lab, the lab may insist that there be a diagnostic code on the order because they have to provide it to an insurance company. It’s the same with mental illnesses: A psychiatrist can’t simply tell your insurance, “This patient has bipolar disorder....

What Is a Comorbidity? A comorbidity refers to the existence of two or more diseases or conditions in the same individual at the same time. Some of the most common comorbidities that occur alongside BPD are depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. A person who has both BPD and depression would be referred to as having ‘comorbid depression and BPD.’ While by definition comorbid disorders must exist at the same time, it may be the case that one of the conditions or disorders may have started before the other....

One feeling that some postpartum parents experience is anger. While this feeling may be normal at times, at other times, it may be a sign of a postpartum mood disorder. Either way, if you are experiencing postpartum anger, you are not alone. What’s more, there are options out there for coping with postpartum anger, and treating your symptoms so you feel more like yourself again. What Is Postpartum Anger? Postpartum anger refers to feelings of anger, irritability, rage, impatience, and agitation you may feel after you have a baby....

It’s important to note that this fear can be extreme and is not to be confused with the simple dislike for cold objects. Just because you prefer not to come into contact with cold doesn’t mean you suffer from cryophobia. Cryophobia and Winter Weather Cryophobia is often worse during the winter months, even for those who specifically fear cold objects. Snow and ice may seem unbearable, while objects that always feel cold, such as metal items, feel even colder during the winter....

That said, the longer you live, the more likely it will be that you have some form of dementia. In fact, up to half of all people over the age of 85 may have some form of dementia. Dementia covers a wide range of specific medical conditions including Alzheimer’s — which is the most common form of dementia — Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed dementia, which is a combination of two or more types of dementia....

It’s only natural that children’s social skills have been significantly affected, too, at a pivotal time in their development. No one is sure how the isolation will affect anyone long-term, but Verywell Mind talked to child development experts to see how it may have disrupted children’s development, depending on their ages. Plus, with many of the world’s social interactions moving online, there are some pros and some cons to creating and maintaining friendships online....

Many of the following phobias can come into play when someone is suffering from a fear of cruise ships. It can be triggered by specific situations such as waiting in line. Long lines to get on and off the ship, lines at the dining buffet, and lines to get your photograph taken can trigger agoraphobia in some people. The simple knowledge that you are “stuck” on the ship in the middle of the ocean may be enough to trigger a panic attack....

The History of LSD The psychoactive properties of acid were discovered almost by accident by Dr. Albert Hofmann, a research chemist working for the Sandoz Company, in 1943. Dr. Hofmann had been synthesizing LSD-25, and some crystals of the substance made contact with his fingertips and were absorbed through his skin. In the middle of the afternoon, while at work, Hofmann started to feel dizzy and restless. He went home and experienced “a not unpleasant intoxicated-like condition, characterized by an extremely stimulated imagination....

Since the start of the pandemic, Medicaid enrollments have been steadily increasing, and now 82.8 million Americans are enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). If you’re a new or returning Medicaid member, you’ll want to understand which mental health services are covered. We offer a breakdown below. Just know that health care coverage will vary state by state and plan, so it’s important to check with your insurance provider before scheduling an appointment....

How often do we use that phrase when we encounter careless drivers on the road, unruly subway riders or generally bizarre behavior? It’s a tradition that dates back to the first century when both Greek philosopher Aristotle and Roman historian Pliny the Elder hypothesized that a full moon induced madness across the land it illuminated. In fact, “lunatic” comes from the Latin lunaticus, for “of the moon” or “moonstruck”. Despite centuries of blaming the moon for mischief, mood swings and mystical occurrences, scientific research on the subject continues to point toward mere correlation rather than causation....

The progression of Alzheimer’s disease is generally categorized into four stages: Preclinical or prodromal stageEarly or mild stageMiddle or moderate stageLate or severe stage However, it’s important to note that everyone experiences Alzheimer’s disease differently, and the timing and severity of their symptoms can differ. As a result, every individual may move through these stages at different rates. In some cases, the stages may even overlap, making it hard to determine exactly which stage the person is experiencing....

Because the stigma surrounding ECT continues to act as a major barrier to patients getting help, a group of researchers from the University of Toronto reviewed ten years’ worth of data to set the record straight, as ECT has shown to be both safe and effective for individuals with treatment-resistant depression. What Is ECT? Electroconvulsive therapy is a procedure done under general anesthesia that intentionally triggers a brief seizure by passing small electrical currents through the brain....

The following describes an overview of EFT and considerations about this alternative method. How It Works The Emotional Freedom Technique, or simply EFT, is a method that was developed by Gary Craig with the desire to help clients let go of negative thoughts, memories, and emotions. This technique involves stimulating specific pressure points on the body while recalling painful memories or upsetting thoughts. Craig derived EFT out of Thought Field Therapy (TFT), a technique created by psychologist Dr....

For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. This article will describe excessive exercise as it has been studied by eating disorder researchers, and then review how excessive exercise manifests itself in various eating disorders, the risks of overexercising, and what to do if you think you (or a loved one) are engaging in too much exercise. Overview Whereas most people would understand self-induced vomiting to be a negative eating disorder behavior, they would generally not think the same of exercise....

One of the common warning signs or red flags in a marriage is lying about money. Even though one in three Americans admits to lying about money to their spouse, the issue is too important to avoid. Small lies about finances can lead to even more damaging behaviors in your marriage. According to a survey described in a 2011 article, Is Your Partner Cheating on You Financially? 31% Admit Money Deception by Jenna Goudreau… “Over half of all financial cheaters admitted hiding cash (58%) or minor purchases (54%)....