Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiagnosis vs. Prognosis: Key DifferencesWhat Is a Diagnosis in Mental Health?What Is a Prognosis in Mental Health?How a Prognosis Is DeterminedTypes of PrognosesWhy Prognosis Is ImportantFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diagnosis vs. Prognosis: Key Differences What Is a Diagnosis in Mental Health? What Is a Prognosis in Mental Health? How a Prognosis Is Determined Types of Prognoses Why Prognosis Is Important...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the DSM-5?DSM-5 HistoryThe Multiaxial SystemChanges in the DSM-5Changes in the DSM-5-TR Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the DSM-5? DSM-5 History The Multiaxial System Changes in the DSM-5 Changes in the DSM-5-TR Close It contains descriptions, symptoms, and other criteria for diagnosing mental health disorders. It also contains statistics such as a condition’s typical age of onset, the development and course of the disorder, risks and prognostic factors, and other related diagnostic issues....

Considered the “bible” of the psychiatric and mental health world, the American Psychiatric Association’sDiagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM) sets the criteria needed to diagnose certain mental disorders. Diagnostic changes in new editions carry significant weight with mental health professionals, and with the release of the fifth edition (DSM-V), criteria foreating disordersunderwent major changes. In several cases, it’s now easier for clinicians to diagnose someone with an eating disorder compared to the earlier edition DSM-IV-TR, which was published in 2000 and had more finite definitions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesWhat DBT Can Help WithBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques What DBT Can Help With Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a modified type ofcognitive behavioral therapy(CBT). Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat DBT IsHow It WorksEffectiveness for BPDWhat to ExpectFinding a Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What DBT Is How It Works Effectiveness for BPD What to Expect Finding a Therapist Close Dialectical behavior therapy(DBT) is a type of psychotherapy used to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). Learn more about this therapy and how it can help someone with BPD, along with what to expect during a dialectical behavior therapy session....

There are many choices when deciding which type of therapy to seek for an eating disorder. One type of therapy you might be offered is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). The word “dialectical” means that in DBT, therapists and clients work hard to balance change with acceptance, two seemingly opposing forces or strategies. For example, when undergoingdialectical behavior therapy, your therapist will work with you so that you both accept yourself as you are, and are also motivated to change....

Close If you haveborderline personality disorder, you have probably heard of both cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Are these modes of treatment different or simply variations of each other? Let’s take a closer look at thesetypes of behavioral therapiesand how they are related. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of therapy that aims to restructure and change the way a person thinks and behaves. Whether or not this therapy is beneficial depends strongly on the relationship between the individual and their therapist....

Close When I was in 5th grade, my class was assigned a heritage project. I decided to focus on Italy. Both my parents were half Italian and my last name Cassata is of Sicilian origin. During my research, I learned that there is a Cassata cake, a traditional dessert from Sicily. I baked this sponge cake with its signature fruit juices and layers of ricotta cheese, and presented it to my class as part of my project....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBackgroundTyarmineFoods to AvoidHypertensive Crisis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Background Tyarmine Foods to Avoid Hypertensive Crisis Close Though they are not nearly as common as they once were,monoamine oxidase inhibitors(MAOIs)are still sometimes prescribed to treat depression or used off-label to treat Parkinson’s disease. MAOIs can also be used to treat anxiety disorders like panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....

Close At a GlanceZick Rubin created a scale from “liking” to “loving” to show the differences between these close feelings we have for the other people in our lives. At a Glance Zick Rubin created a scale from “liking” to “loving” to show the differences between these close feelings we have for the other people in our lives. Researchers have proposed different theories to explain the nature of love. Some have attempted to come up with ways to measure feelings of love....

Close The first thing that many newly decidedpsychology majorsmight notice is that their university offers two different undergraduate degree options: the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Science (BS). The two degrees are often very similar, but there are a few key differences that students should understand. Always be sure to talk to your academic advisor for more detailed information about your university’s degree offerings. Arts vs. Science Degree So what is it that distinguishes a B....

Close Psychosis, which includes hallucinations and delusions, is a hallmark symptom of schizophrenia. People with bipolar I disorder can have psychotic symptoms during mania and/or depression, and those with bipolar II can have them during an episode of depression. So while bipolar disorder and schizophreniacanshare a set of serious symptoms, when distinguishing between the two disorders, doctors look at the differences between symptoms and also give different weight to some of the shared symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics of Panic DisorderCharacteristics of GADCoexistence of Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics of Panic Disorder Characteristics of GAD Coexistence of Conditions Close Panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) share some symptoms, such as excessive worrying; however, they’re two separate, distinct mental health conditions. Learn about these two common mental health conditions and the differences between them. Panic DisorderRecurring panic attacksFear of going insane or losing controlFeelings of unreality (derealization) or being detached from oneself (depersonalization)Excessive worry about future attackChest pain, trembling, and shakingAccelerated heart rate, shortness of breathGADExcessive worry over everyday life eventsWorrisome thoughts that interfere with daily functioningSleep troubles, fatigue, muscle tensionIrritabilityFeelings of mind going blank, or impaired concentrationDigestive issues...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRace vs. EthnicityThe US Census BureauProblems With CategorizationFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Race vs. Ethnicity The US Census Bureau Problems With Categorization Frequently Asked Questions Close Race and ethnicity are used to categorize sections of the population. Race refers to dividing people into groups, often based on physical characteristics. Ethnicity refers to the cultural expression and identification of people of different geographic regions, including their customs, history, language, and religion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsKey DifferencesScreeningEffects of Shyness vs. Social Anxiety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Key Differences Screening Effects of Shyness vs. Social Anxiety Close Shyness and social anxiety disorder share many characteristics. While the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they are different. Shyness involves feeling reserved or uncomfortable in social situations. Social anxiety, on the other hand, is more severe and causes people to experience fear and avoidance of social situations....