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Close Depressive realism is a psychological term describing the tendency of people with depression to have a more accurate assessment and perception of reality than those withoutdepression. While people without depression tend to overestimate their successes, capabilities, and control over the world around them, people with depression generally have a more realistic view. Depressive realism is based on an overall tendency among depressed people to focus on negative aspects of reality....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistorySignsCausesTypesImpactCopingHow to Overcome Destination Anxiety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Signs Causes Types Impact Coping How to Overcome Destination Anxiety Close Destination anxiety refers to the belief thathappinessis waiting for you at some point in the future when you attain something. This can be a new job, relationship, material possession, or anything else that you believe will make you happy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Close Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is aneurodevelopmental condition. Otherwise known asdyspraxia, this disorder affects the development of motor skills and functions. It is a common challenge, affecting around 6% of children who are between five and 11 years old. A child with dyspraxia is often regarded as clumsy, and may experience difficulty with movement....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsRelated ConditionsExamplesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Related Conditions Examples Treatment Close Dichotomous thinking, also known as “black or white thinking,” is a symptom of many psychiatric conditions andpersonality disorders, includingborderline personality disorder(BPD). Dichotomous thinking contributes to interpersonal problems and emotional and behavioral instability. At a GlanceWhen people engage in dichotomous thinking, they see things in extremes—it’s all or nothing; black or white; this or that....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCharacteristicsBehaviorsDiagnosisComparisonCausesPrevalenceRisksTreatmentHow to Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Characteristics Behaviors Diagnosis Comparison Causes Prevalence Risks Treatment How to Help Close Most children are naturally cautious with adults they don’t know. For the most part, a fear of unfamiliar people is healthy and helpful. However, children with disinhibited social engagement disorder do not have this fear. Kids who have DSED aren’tafraid of strangers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiagnosisSymptomsOnsetCauses and Risk FactorsTreatmentComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diagnosis Symptoms Onset Causes and Risk Factors Treatment Complications Close Worldwide, schizophrenia affects 1% of the population, and it is a lifelong disorder that can lead to severe impairments in functioning.Disorganized schizophrenia, also referred to as hebephrenic schizophrenia or hebephrenia (based on the Greek term for adolescence), was a subtype of schizophrenia previously recognized in the fourth edition of theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-IV)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsCoping With Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Coping With Close Dissociation is a disconnection between a person’s sensory experience, thoughts,sense of self, or personal history. If you have trouble remembering a certain period of time in your life, for example, you may be experiencing a type of dissociation called dissociative amnesia. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines dissociation as “a defense mechanism in which conflicting impulses are kept apart or threatening ideas and feelings are separated from the rest of the psyche....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Dissociative Amnesia?SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTypes of Dissociative AmnesiaTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Dissociative Amnesia? Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Types of Dissociative Amnesia Treatment Coping Close Dissociative amnesia is a condition that causes you to forget important information about your life. Dissociative amnesia is a relatively rare condition. In a small study, it was shown only to affect about 1% of men and 2....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Distress Tolerance?Factors that Impact Distress ToleranceTechniques to Improve Distress ToleranceHow to Practice New SkillsPsychotherapyFinal Thoughts Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Distress Tolerance? Factors that Impact Distress Tolerance Techniques to Improve Distress Tolerance How to Practice New Skills Psychotherapy Final Thoughts Close How Well You Tolerate Stress Indicates Your Level of Distress Tolerance Everyone experiences a wide variety of stress in life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close While technically not a separate diagnosis fromclinical depression, diurnal mood variation is sometimes referred to as “morning depression.” Diurnal mood variation doesn’t appear as a unique entry in theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual(DSM-5), though it’s considered a hallmark symptom of severe clinical depression(specifically the melancholic subtype). The Best Online Therapy Services for Depression We Tried and Tested...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Close Depression is a mental disorder that can potentially cause severe feelings of sadness and hopelessness. There are many forms of this condition, and double depression is an often overlooked one. Double depression can develop in the context of persistent depressive disorder (PDD), formerly known asdysthymia. It is an informal term used to describe persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder occurring at the same time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Drama Therapy?How It WorksBenefitsWhy It’s AppealingWhere It’s OfferedBecoming a Drama Therapist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Drama Therapy? How It Works Benefits Why It’s Appealing Where It’s Offered Becoming a Drama Therapist Close Expressive or creative therapies, such as drama therapy, are a unique way to deal with problems, express yourself, set goals, and gain confidence. Amongst theexpressive therapies, drama therapy offers a forum to try on new roles, learn new ways of relating, and express how you feel....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Toxicity refers to how poisonous or harmful a substance can be. In pharmacology, drug toxicity occurs when a person has accumulated too much of a prescription drug in their bloodstream, leading to negative effects. Drug toxicity is formally defined as “a diverse array of adverse effects which are brought about through drug use at either therapeutic or non-therapeutic doses....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsExamplesCausesEffects on ChildrenGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Examples Causes Effects on Children Getting Help Close The term dysfunction is defined as “any impairment, disturbance, or deficiency in behavior” on the part of an individual person, between people in a relationship, or among family members.Dysfunction may manifest aspoor communication, frequent conflict, emotional or physical abuse, and much more. Dysfunctional relationships or situations often serve as motivation for people to seek help, often in the form ofpsychotherapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisManaging Dysgraphia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Managing Dysgraphia Close Do you ever sit down to write something but feel like your hand and brain are just not communicating with one another? If you have dysgraphia, you might feel like your mind and hand are on two different wavelengths. It’s not just messy handwriting or struggling to form letters (although those are key symptoms, too)....