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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTrait TheoryThe 16 Personality FactorsThe 16PF Personality Factors QuestionnaireUses for Cattell’s 16 Personality Factors Test (16PF)Test InterpretationHistory of the 16 Factors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Trait Theory The 16 Personality Factors The 16PF Personality Factors Questionnaire Uses for Cattell’s 16 Personality Factors Test (16PF) Test Interpretation History of the 16 Factors Close People have long been interested in understanding humanpersonality. As a result, numeroustheorieshave been developed to explain how personality develops and influences behavior....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBrain & Body Risk FactorsFamily History & GeneticsLifestyle Risk FactorsNext in Alzheimer’s Disease GuideHow Alzheimer’s Disease Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Brain & Body Risk Factors Family History & Genetics Lifestyle Risk Factors Next in Alzheimer’s Disease Guide Close These changes includebrain atrophy, or shrinkage, and a build-up of amyloid and tau proteins in the brain. The accumulated amyloid protein can form abnormal clumps in the brain, known as amyloid plaques....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRisk FactorsDiagnosisSimilar ConditionsTreatmentA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Risk Factors Diagnosis Similar Conditions Treatment A Word From Verywell Anorexia is aneating disorderthat causes people to restrict how much food they consume to prevent weight gain. This condition is most commonly observed in women—around 4% of the female population live with this disorder. Anorexia usually progresses until a person becomes underweight....

Close If you are a parent or loved one of someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you might have wondered what causes it. This question, however, has no straightforward answer because there is no single cause of ASD.Research points to certain risk factors that put some people at a higher risk of developing the condition than others. Risk factors include having a family member who has also been diagnosed with the condition, environmental factors like severe pollution, and being born preterm....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Causes of DepressionFamily History & GeneticsBrain & Body CausesLifestyle CausesNext in Depression GuideHow Depression Is Diagnosed According to the DSM-5 Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes of Depression Family History & Genetics Brain & Body Causes Lifestyle Causes Next in Depression Guide Close If you or a loved one are struggling with depression, contact theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helplineat1-800-662-4357for information on support and treatment facilities in your area....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe DSM Definition of a Traumatic EventRisk FactorsHelping Someone CopeNext in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder GuideHow PTSD Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The DSM Definition of a Traumatic Event Risk Factors Helping Someone Cope Next in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Guide Close People often use the word “traumatic” in a general sense when they are describing very stressful life events. For example, theAmerican Psychological Association (APA)defines “trauma” as a person’semotional responseto an extremely negative (disturbing) event....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Schizophrenia?Family History and GeneticsEnvironmentSocietal FactorsBrain and Body Risk FactorsLifestyle FactorsNext in Schizophrenia GuideHow Schizophrenia Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Schizophrenia? Family History and Genetics Environment Societal Factors Brain and Body Risk Factors Lifestyle Factors Next in Schizophrenia Guide Close The causes of schizophrenia are not yet fully understood. Researchers do not yet know exactly what causes some people to develop schizophrenia....

Close If you or a loved one hasborderline personality disorder (BPD), you may be wondering what caused it or if you are to blame. The development of this disorder is complex, and there are likely a variety of potential causes, so it’s unlikely that one person or thing is at fault. Environmental Influences There is strong evidence to support a link between distressing childhood experiences, particularly involving caregivers, and the development of BPD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotional CausesDrugs and Medical TreatmentsPhysical and Medical ConditionsCognitive CausesOther Forms of Dementia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Causes Drugs and Medical Treatments Physical and Medical Conditions Cognitive Causes Other Forms of Dementia Close Most of us have, either occasionally or more frequently, had the unpleasant experience offorgetting something. These episodes of memory loss can cause irritation and frustration, as well as a fear that we’re “losing it” and beginning to develop Alzheimer’s disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBrain & Body Risk FactorsFamily History & GeneticsLifestyle Risk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Brain & Body Risk Factors Family History & Genetics Lifestyle Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Depressionis one of themost common mental disorders, with an estimated 5% of the global population being affected. It’s also one of the leading causes of disability in the world.Treatmentsfor depression include therapy, medication, and may also include electroconvulsive therapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation....

Kleptophobia (also known as cleptophobia) involves the fear of theft. This phobia can actually be used to describe two distinct fears. The first is a fear of being stolen from or robbed. The second is a fear of stealing from someone else. The two fears are often related and may exist simultaneously.While kleptophobia is not recognized as a distinct mental disorder, it may meet the diagnostic criteria established in the DSM-5 for a specific phobia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectiveness in TeensPotential Adverse EffectsSuicide RiskWhat to Watch ForNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effectiveness in Teens Potential Adverse Effects Suicide Risk What to Watch For Next Steps Close When a teen has depression, counseling and antidepressants are often offered as options for treatment, especially if the depression is considered moderate or severe.If your teen is prescribed an antidepressant such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), it’s normal to have questions about how it works and whether it’s safe....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat is CBD?What is THC?Key DifferencesPotential BenefitsEffectsLegalityForms of THC and CBDMislabelingBefore You Try ItAddiction Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What is CBD? What is THC? Key Differences Potential Benefits Effects Legality Forms of THC and CBD Mislabeling Before You Try It Addiction Close What is the most important information I should know about THC and CBD?You should always talk to your doctor first before you try any products containing THC and CBD and check the legal status of such products in your state....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow CBT WorksSelf-MonitoringDiaphragmatic BreathingProgressive Muscle RelaxationBehavioral ActivationListing Pros and ConsCognitive RestructuringSetting and Managing GoalsFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How CBT Works Self-Monitoring Diaphragmatic Breathing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Behavioral Activation Listing Pros and Cons Cognitive Restructuring Setting and Managing Goals FAQs Close What do you do when you’re feeling anxious? Angry? Scared? Negative feelings are an inevitable part of life, but how you deal with them can make or break your mental well-being....

Close Key TakeawaysTherapists found cognitive change strategies to be more therapeutic with white patients than Black patients.Therapists reported validation techniques to be more therapeutic for Black patients than white patients.Especially since racial trauma often negatively impacts the mental health of Black individuals, culturally safe treatment approaches are needed for psychotherapy. Key Takeaways Therapists found cognitive change strategies to be more therapeutic with white patients than Black patients.Therapists reported validation techniques to be more therapeutic for Black patients than white patients....