Delusions Occurring in Bipolar Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Delusions in Bipolar DisorderPsychosis and Delusions in Bipolar DisorderWarning Signs of PsychosisTreatment for Delusions in Bipolar DisorderCoping With Delusions in Bipolar Disorder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Delusions in Bipolar Disorder Psychosis and Delusions in Bipolar Disorder Warning Signs of Psychosis Treatment for Delusions in Bipolar Disorder Coping With Delusions in Bipolar Disorder Close Adelusionis a false belief that a person firmly holds to be true, regardless of whether it is actually true or even possible....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1513 words · Eric Rogers

Delusions versus Hallucinations: What Are the Differences?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDelusions versus Hallucinations: Key DifferencesTypes of Delusions and HallucinationsWhat Causes Delusions and Hallucinations?How Are Delusions and Hallucinations Diagnosed?Treatment for Delusions and HallucinationsTakeaways Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Delusions versus Hallucinations: Key Differences Types of Delusions and Hallucinations What Causes Delusions and Hallucinations? How Are Delusions and Hallucinations Diagnosed? Treatment for Delusions and Hallucinations Takeaways Close Delusions and hallucinations are both distortions of reality that can occur when a person is experiencingpsychosis....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1175 words · Glenn Lane

Demand Characteristics in Psychology Experiments

Close In a psychological experiment, a demand characteristic is a subtle cue that makes participants aware of what the experimenter expects to find or how participants are expected to behave. Demand characteristics can change the outcome of an experiment because participants will often alter their behavior to conform to expectations. How Do Demand Characteristics Influence Psychology Experiments? In some cases, an experimenter might give hints or cues that might make the participant believe that a particular outcome or behavior is expected....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 879 words · Benjamin Johnson

Dementia vs. Alzheimer's Disease: What Are the Differences?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Close Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are two medical conditions that share many similarities. This often causes people to mix up the conditions. The easiest way to distinguish them is to think of dementia as an umbrella term used to define cognitive decline, which causes memory loss and thinking difficulties....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2174 words · Joseph Burke

Demisexual and Pansexual

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does Demisexual Mean?What Does Pansexual Mean?How Demisexuality Presents in RelationshipsHow Pansexuality Presents in RelationshipsDemisexuality vs. PansexualitySimilarities Between Pansexuality and DemisexualityUnderstanding Demisexuality and Pansexuality Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does Demisexual Mean? What Does Pansexual Mean? How Demisexuality Presents in Relationships How Pansexuality Presents in Relationships Demisexuality vs. Pansexuality Similarities Between Pansexuality and Demisexuality Understanding Demisexuality and Pansexuality Close Realizing that there areLGBTQIA+ identitiesyou are unfamiliar with can feel difficult for anyone who grew up in a time when there wasn’t language to describe all the different ways that people can love and relate to one another....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1598 words · Jeremy Fuller

Demystifying Sexuality: What It Is and How It Shapes Us

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComponents of SexualityFactorsUnderstanding and Embracing Your Sexuality Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Components of Sexuality Factors Understanding and Embracing Your Sexuality Close Sexuality is a core part of our identity and is best defined as the way in which we experience ourromanticand erotic desires, actions, emotions, and identity.This means sexuality accounts for many aspects of ourselves and our life experiences, underscoring the importance of not only understanding your sexuality but also embracing it....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1380 words · Kelly Gray

Denial as a Symptom of Alcohol Use Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of DenialDevelopmentAs a Defense MechanismProtecting and RescuingSecondary Denial Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Denial Development As a Defense Mechanism Protecting and Rescuing Secondary Denial People withalcohol use disorderalmost always refuse to admit the truth or reality of their condition in a phenomenon known as denial. A person withalcohol use disorderhas impaired insight into their condition, so it’s a common sign that can keep them from seeking treatment....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Julia Stark

Depakote for Bipolar Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLevels, Uses, and FormsHow to Take DepakoteSide EffectsWarningsPregnancyDrug Interactions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Levels, Uses, and Forms How to Take Depakote Side Effects Warnings Pregnancy Drug Interactions Close What is the most important information I should know about Depakote?Do not stop taking Depakote without talking to your doctor first; suddenly stopping your medication can lead to the return of mood symptoms....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 975 words · Melanie Marquez

Dependent Personality Disorder Signs and Symptoms

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Dependent personality disorder is aCluster C personality disorder.It is a mental health condition that can cause a person to be overly dependent on other people for their physical and emotional needs. People with dependent personality disorder often have trouble making decisions for themselves and feel helpless when they’re alone because they feel incapable of taking care of themselves....

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Thomas Potter

Depersonalization, Derealization, and Panic Attacks

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDerealization in Panic AttacksDepersonalization in Panic AttacksHow to CopeGetting HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Derealization in Panic Attacks Depersonalization in Panic Attacks How to Cope Getting Help Frequently Asked Questions Close Depersonalization and derealizationare two symptoms that can sometimes occur with panic attacks. They can leave you feeling uneasy, disconnected, and out of control, which can be a frightening experience when combined with other symptoms of panic....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1056 words · Tricia Williams

Depression

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Scott Stevens

Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisPrevalenceWhat’s the Connection?Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Prevalence What’s the Connection? Treatments Close Information presented in this article may be triggering for some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2390 words · Maria Smith

Depression in Father and Child Are Linked Regardless of Genetic Relation

Close Key TakeawaysA new study suggests depression can be transmitted from parent to child whether they’re genetically related or not.The findings reveal a strong association between the psychopathology of fathers and children in both biological and blended families.Depression can present differently in children than adults, and parent-child conflict can have a big impact on a child’s mental health. Key Takeaways A new study suggests depression can be transmitted from parent to child whether they’re genetically related or not....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1369 words · Dr. James Gilbert Jr.

Depression in Men: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

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January 17, 2025 · 15 min · 2992 words · Katherine Chang MD

Depression in Women: Signs, Causes, & Treatment

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January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2014 words · Lauren Mitchell