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This article discusses the modern classification system for psychological disorders, DSM-IV.

A look at the types of anorexia and how it is diagnosed.

The great thing about Fight Club is that it is open to an almost infinite number of possible critical theory interpretation. Previously, I viewed the film through the prism of existentialism. Here I take a more calculated approach.

Based on the work from Gerald Klerman, three types of bipolar disorder not included in the DSM-IV-TR. This article also looks at the lesser-recognized Hagop Akiskal's concept of the bipolar disorder types.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is in the process of undergoing revision. How much influence will Big Pharma have over it?

Overview and discussion of the DSM-IV classification, Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Includes overview of symptoms, pathology, and prognosis.

Mental illnesses, as defined by the DSM-IV, could easily include non-violent resistance to the social order and other political deviations. Current diagnostic standards are vague, subjective and politically biased.

A look at DSM-IV criteria and an overview of symptoms of panic disorder.

A detailed discussion of Bulimia Nervosa and its DSM-IV criteria.

The diagnosis of Theodore John Kaczynski, although he would not allow himself to be examined or diagnosed he presented the criteria as listed by the DSM-IV as paraniod schizophrenic.

Demonology was the psychology of its day and the Malleus Maleficarum was the DSM-IV diagnostic textbook.

Of the 297 mental disorders included in the DSM-IV-TR, I believe that dissociative identity disorder (DID) is the most intriguing and the most controversial

Deconstructs the rise of mental illness in America, and examines causes other than a general decline in American mental Health. Provides interesting facts and statistics about mental illness at home and abroad, and offers opinions from several experts.

If mental illness is culture-dependent and mostly serves as an organizing social principle - what should we make of the insanity defense (NGRI- Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity)?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded nearly $24 million in grants to expand and/or enhance substance abuse treatment.

After months of fighting over who would get the house, the cars, and even the china, it's over.Though we might be inclined to blame our spouse, our problems trace back to a time or incidence long before we even laid eyes on each other.

ADHD and Giftedness are defined.

This paper addresses the concerns over whether the United States is currently faced with an autism epidemic.

Educational piece on the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder with emphasis on the differences presented with diagnosing and treating early onset bipolar disorder found in children and adolescents.

Asperger's Syndrome is considered to be related to Autism. Asperger's patient's are high functioning and may not seem to have a disorder at all.

Peter Braunstein poses as a firefighter to gain access to a woman's apartment where he ties her up for over 12 hours.

Many people have messy or sloppy or even illegible writing, but when it remains messy despite copious amounts of practice and effort, dysgraphia is very likely to be the culprit.

VPI-Style Mass Killers Almost Always Give Plenty of Warning Signs. We can learn to recognize and act on them.

A general rundown of bipolar disorder, symptoms, treatments, and causes.

To "qualify" as an inverted narcissist, you must CRAVE to be in a relationship with a narcissist, regardless of any abuse inflicted on you by him/her.

Video game addiction is a real problem that affects millions of gamers worldwide. Understand the symptoms of addiction and how to kick the habit.

Understanding and identifying autism. Autistic Disorder is a "spectrum disorder", and behaviors exhibited are varied and differ between individuals with the disorder.

An indepth evaluation of the real life application and accessibility of professional and scientific ethics.

Groups such as Exodus and Evergreen International offer to cure same-sex attraction, but they often end up harming many of the people they claim to help.

This article discusses the phenomenon of "cutting" by defining the behavior, exploring causes and identifying effective treatment strategies.

With the APA re-thinking their position on pedophilia as a mental illness, the road is being paved for its legislation!

Summary of the symptoms, treatments, and common outcomes of avoidant personality disorder.

There is a time when fetishes can become more than just fantasy play.

Yellow Journalism supposedly died with the "Remember the Maine" battle cry, but when it comes to the recent shootings, are press outlets still engaging in it to boost ratings and circulation?

El padecimiento de fobias es uno de los trastornos de índole psicológico más recurrentes entre la población mundial. En la mayoría de los casos pueden manifestarse desde una edad muy temprana y puede afectar gravemente a su vida diaria.

Pet hoarding is a serious emotional and psychological disorder that must be recognized and treated. Pet hoarding is when a person has more than an acceptable number of pets that can reach over a hundred pets.

Scholarly literature, biographical studies of serial killers, as well as anecdotal evidence suggest that serial and mass killers suffer from personality disorders and some of them are also psychotic.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder, usually caused by some sort of traumatic experience has been brought into research lately as people see it has been falsely diagnosed in the past.

Personality assessment is perhaps more an art form than a science.

Cutting is believed to be a way for people to cope with the pain of strong emotions, intense pressure, or upsetting relationship problems. They may be dealing with feelings that overwhelming or with situations they think can't change.

This article summarizes the characteristics of anxiety disorders as they are presented in the textbook "Treatments that work"

Social Anxiety Disorder, SAD, an intense fear of embarrassment and judgment in social situations is more popular in the United States today than most would assume, and although it is more common in women, more men seek out treatment for their problem.

An explanation of how ADD and ADHD are the same, but different disorders and why there is so much confusion.

I wrote this piece as a part of Substance Abuse awareness. Not only does it point out the struggle of addiction within the Gay and Lesbian community, but it forms a sense of mindfulness to those individuals as individuals. I am very proud to have researched this topic.

How do mental health professionals determine what is wrong with you (diagnosis)? One little book makes it all possible, and you can use it yourself!

For individuals who experience a complication with cocaine dependence, there is increased need to focus upon the success of rehabilitation, often first managed by urinalysis outcomes.

Professor says labeling shyness and other human traits as disorders with biological causes has opened the doors to a pharmaceutical industry ready to provide a pill for every alleged chemical imbalance or biological problem, including normal human emotions.

Pathological narcissism is a pattern of thinking and behaving in adolescence and adulthood, which involves infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of others.

If you met a vampire on the street, would you know?

While therapy and support groups can be some people's lifeline, in some cases, they can become a way to avoid real progress.

"We had to find a power by which we could live, it had to be a Power greater than ourselves."

Is internet addiction real? Do you spend too much time online? Could you be addicted to the internet?

Are you a sufferer of panic attacks or panic disorder? Perhaps you think you may be suffering from these conditions, but haven't as of yet been to the Doctor? Whichever it is, here are some panic disorder facts about diagnosis.

An explanation of the triggers that can lead to suicide, and/or suicidal thoughts.

Anxiety attacks, also known as panic attacks, can hit anyone at any time, but there are effective ways to deal with them.

A detailed overview of history, definition, physiology, and cures of Anorexia Nervosa.

A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the use of diagnostic labels in clinical psychology.

Near the end of a long deployment, the thoughts of coming home fill your mind and your heart yearns for the familiarity of loved ones. For many this is where the nightmare begins.

September 19, 2007 is National ADHD Awareness Day and the nation's top experts on ADHD will answer your questions about ADHD during the ADHD Experts on Call program. Hear how Ty's treatment changed his life.

Alrededor de 9% de los niños (entre 8 y 15 años) en los Estados Unidos padecen síntomas relacionados con el Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH).

An anxiety attack, which is caused by anxiety, can quickly and easily become a serious problem if left undiagnosed and untreated. If left untreated, you may never be able to gain control and start controlling your anxiety attacks. Read on for more detailed information.

As distinct from healthy narcissism which we all possess, pathological narcissism is maladaptive, rigid, persisting, and causes significant distress, and functional impairment.

The most common eating disorders are the ones that do not fit neatly into a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa, and are classified as "Not Otherwise Specified" by psychologists.

Often confused with simple truancy, children who show extreme distress over attending school may suffer from a psychological complication known as school phobia

This is a paper examining research concerning ADHD and focuses on the medicalization of society.

For many years, Attention Deficit Disorder was understood to be a condition affecting only children. That was wrong. Adults suffer from it, too.

Most people worry and some more than others. When does worrying become a problem and cross the line into having an Anxiety Disorder? Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)is when someone has anxiety and worry that cannot be controlled and takes over happiness in their life.

An estimated three to six million children under eighteen years of age suffer from clinical depression. Descriptions of childhood depression and its treatment are presented here. In addition, major risk factors for depression and suicide are discussed.

The weekly cycle of work/school from recreation/play is not an easy transition for many people. For some, it has developed into a weekly bout of the "Here-Comes-Monday" blues. Let's call it MAD (Monday Affective Disorder.)

So how do we determine whether we have Seasonal Affective Disorder, the "winter blues," depression, or if we're just imagining symptoms? Is Seasonal Affective Disorder a real condition? If so, is it treated like other types of depression?

Who are the victims of serial killers? How do they choose their victims? Are you in one of the "high risk" categories? Read this article and put your mind at ease or find out if you should be double-bolting your doors at night...

You don't really need to stare off into the cosmos struggling with the belief that someone you care about is taking advantage of you because you already know.

I was skeptical at first about the reality of IED, but further study covinced me that something is going on. The article discusses definitions, causes and treament.

Savant syndrome, formerly known as "idiot savant," is a phenomenon that iexplains the extraordinary skills of some individuals.

This paper gives a psychological overview of Autistic Disorder, commonly known as autism.

This article describes the symptoms of atypical depression and contrasts them with the symptoms of melancholic depression. It goes on to give an account of the author's personal struggle with atypical depression.

As an experienced mental health practice manager, I have noticed distinct differences between medical and mental health offices. These tips will tell you what your medical office training course didn't.

"It's like being the mime in the box. Not just playing him but being him. There will always be this invisible barrier between me and everyone else."

Too many people go into their field for the wrong reasons. Money, prestige and "just because it sounds like fun," are all bad reasons for deciding on a career.

Medieval female ascetics seem to have exhibited strikingly similar psychological and physica symptoms to that of anorexia, which they related to their religious devotion. This paper explores Catherine of Siena as one of these "holy anorectics."

Almost every day, we read about teachers being arrested or facing charges for sexual acts against children. What do we really know about pedophiles? Or, the teachers that our kids see every day? What are we doing about it?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a psychological disorder that affects 2.6 million school-aged children and 2-5 million adults. About 1% to 3% of school-aged children has the full ADHD syndrome without symptoms of other disorders.

In today's world, treatments of phobias are often based on behavioral, educational, or medicinal approaches. Certain people are biologically predisposed to feelings of anxiety, and they may be more likely to develop a phobia.

I was just a lonely soldier of fortune cookie justice, looking to exact rectitude from the man who done wronged my dear old Dad. I thought, "I know, I'll take my plight to the people! The people will understand."

Depression is the most common psychiatric diagnoses in the world today. Women have more symptoms, are more likely to be diagnosed and hospitalized, and more likely to attempt suicide. This paper examines precipitating factors and possible solutions.

Willy Loman in Aurthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is a clear example of someone suffering from schizoaffective disorder: it is shown through his illusions of grandeur, bipolar episodes, and hallucinations.

An overview of Avoidant Personality Disorder and Social Phobia. Their similarities are presented, as well as various cognitive theories.

Depression can feel very devastating and lonely. Learn the symptoms of depression and learn what very effective treatments are available.

There are several classes of anti-anxiety drugs that are effective for specific anxiety disorders. Knowing the nature of one's disorder and the impacts of certain medications helps in choosing the proper drug.

A person with an IED diagnosis behaves disproportionately violently and aggressively in situations where such actions are considered extreme; his behavior is inconsistent with the degree or severity of the stressor or situation. Is such behavior rare?

"Simon" is a seventeen-year-old Caucasian boy currently managing a mild case of Tourette syndrome. He attends mainstream high school and is a moderately successful student with a normal amount of friends. He enjoys playing video and computer games

This is a research paper that provides a basic overview of the symptoms of and issues surrounding bipolar disorder. It also provides information about pediatric bipolar disorder and its related educational policies and implications.

This paper takes a look at Bipolar disorder to assess what it is, how it affects the human brain and behavioral systems, who it affects, what causes it, and how to treat it.

Social scientists question whether some attributes of gender roles are actually biologically induced instead of culturally induced. They hope they will be able to determine whether gender variation is a psychological illness or a biological phenomenon.

It has been shown through a variety of experiments that Autistic individuals are superior when it comes to visual search tasks. I will show that individuals with autism are less vulnerable to change blindness than non-autistic people.