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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentComplicationsCoping WithFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Complications Coping With FAQs Close Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is apsychological disorderin which a person has a pattern of extreme emotionality andattention-seeking behavior. Its name comes from the wordhistrionic, which means “dramatic or theatrical." Other Cluster B disorders includeborderline personality disorder(BPD),antisocial personality disorder, andnarcissistic personality disorder. Introduction to the DSM Personality Disorders...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewIn PsychologyUsesBenefitsDrawbacksExamplesComparison Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview In Psychology Uses Benefits Drawbacks Examples Comparison Close In psychology, holism is an approach to understanding the human mind and behavior that focuses on looking at things as a whole. It is often contrasted withreductionism, which instead tries to break things down into their smallest parts. This approach suggests that we can only understand the parts when we view them in relation to the whole....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionMaintaining HomeostasisTypesImpactHomeostasis and Mental Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Maintaining Homeostasis Types Impact Homeostasis and Mental Health Close What Is Homeostasis? Homeostasis refers to an organism’s ability to regulate various physiological processes to keep internal states steady and balanced. These processes take place mostly without our conscious awareness. How Is Homeostasis Maintained? Your body has set points for a variety of states—including temperature, weight, sleep, thirst, and hunger....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Huntington’s Disease?TypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisGenetic TestingTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Huntington’s Disease? Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Genetic Testing Treatment Coping Close Huntington’s disease is a degenerative condition that affects thecentral nervous system. As the condition advances, your symptoms worsen. It is also a progressive disease, so it comes on earlier and more severely as it is passed down to the next generation (since it involves a repeat of a defective gene)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Close At a Glance A Note on LanguageThe term HSDD is used for women; for men, the diagnosis is male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, abbreviated MHSDD. Because there is no different specific diagnosis fornonbinaryorgender nonconformingpeople, and because treatment for MHSDD is similar to that for HSDD, in discussing this topic, we will include people of all genders who deal with hypoactive sexual desire....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsDiagnosisCausesImpactTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Impact Treatment Coping Close What are the Characteristics of Hypomania? A hypomanic episode commonly manifests with unusual gaiety, excitement, flamboyance, or irritation, along with other characteristics such as inflated self-esteem, extreme talkativeness, increased distractibility, reduced need for sleep, and racing thoughts. Signs and Symptoms of Hypomania The specific symptoms experienced during hypomania can vary from one person to another, and they can also change over time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding IdentitySigns of Identity DisturbanceWhat Causes Identity Disturbance?How to Cope With Identity Disturbance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Identity Signs of Identity Disturbance What Causes Identity Disturbance? How to Cope With Identity Disturbance Close Identity disturbance is a term used to describe incoherence or inconsistency in a person’s sense of identity. This could mean a person’s goals, beliefs, and actions constantly change....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristicsIdentifyingCausesExamplesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics Identifying Causes Examples Treatment Coping Close Impulsivity, or impulsive behavior, is broadly defined as actions without foresight that are poorly conceived, prematurely expressed, unnecessarily risky, and inappropriate to the situation. Impulsivity is associated with undesirable, rather than desirable, outcomes. Impulsivity is a characteristic of a number of mental health conditions, includingborderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefining InclusionWhat Inclusion Looks LikeWhat Organizing Inclusion MeansTechnology ChallengesFolx With Disabilities Deserve InclusionUnderstanding the Need For InclusionIncorporating FeedbackHow to Promote Inclusion Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Defining Inclusion What Inclusion Looks Like What Organizing Inclusion Means Technology Challenges Folx With Disabilities Deserve Inclusion Understanding the Need For Inclusion Incorporating Feedback How to Promote Inclusion Close Inclusion is the practice of including and accommodating people who often face discrimination and exclusion due to race, gender, ability, sexuality, or identity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Individuation?SignsImpactCoping With IndividuationWhen to Intervene Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Individuation? Signs Impact Coping With Individuation When to Intervene Close At a GlanceIndividuation is all about becoming a unique individual with a sense of self. In psychology, this is a central part of development that allows people to gain a stable identity, self-awareness, and purpose. Problems with individuation can leave people confused about who they are and struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, and lack of boundaries....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsDiagnosisCausesRisk FactorsTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Risk Factors Types Treatment Coping Close Insomnia is a commonsleep disorderthat affects millions of Americans. This often unrelenting condition can impact sleep in multiple ways, including causing difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking up too early (and not being able to fall back asleep), and poor sleep quality....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTechniquesWhat It Can Help WithBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Techniques What It Can Help With Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close What is integrative therapy?Integrative therapy involves techniques from multiple therapeutic orientations to treat a client’s unique problem. Integrative therapists believe that tailoring the therapy to the individual achieves the most significant effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesWhat IPSRT Can Help WithBenefitsEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques What IPSRT Can Help With Benefits Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Ellen Frank, PhD, a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, is credited with founding this form of therapy.Dr. Frank’s theory was that relationship conflicts or disruptions in one’s daily routine can trigger mood episodes in people with mental health conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryExamplesWhy Intersectionality Is ImportantCaring for Yourself Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Examples Why Intersectionality Is Important Caring for Yourself Close Intersectionality acknowledges that each individual has multiple identities and is subject to various forms of intersecting oppression. This article will review the term’s history, examples of intersectionality, why it is important, and how you can use this knowledge to create change....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsNon-Physical Ways to IncreasePhysical Ways to IncreaseGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits Non-Physical Ways to Increase Physical Ways to Increase Getting Help Close When two people feel close and connected, their participation in sexual acts can be deemed as intimate sex. Whilecasual sex(which doesn’t involve future expectations or a romantic, emotional commitment) has merit, adding intimacy can improve a person’s sexual experience....