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Diagnosis starts with a mental health assessment: Share persistent fears or trust issues Rule out psychosis, trauma, or medical conditions A licensed clinician can determine the cause An estimated 3.2% to 4.4% of adults have paranoid personality disorder . This is more than just the average paranoia many people experience from time to time. Medical […]

Panic disorder is diagnosed through: Review of symptoms like chest pain, fear, racing heart Rule out physical health issues Frequent panic attacks are key to diagnosis Remember that time your heart pounded out of nowhere, your chest tightened and it felt like you couldn’t breathe? Maybe your hands shook, your vision blurred or you thought

OCD diagnosis requires a clinical interview: Look for distressing obsessions and repetitive compulsions Symptoms must interfere with daily life Screening tools like Y-BOCS may be used Seeking an OCD assessment can be one of the most important steps you’ll take on your journey toward better mental health. Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects approximately 1.6% to 2.3% of

Depression is diagnosed through: Clinical interview and tools like the PHQ-9 Symptoms must last 2+ weeks Includes mood, energy, and daily function Studies reveal that 21 million adults and 5 million teens between ages 12 and 17 have experienced at least one major depressive episode. More than just feeling down, clinical depression is a persistent

If you’re feeling stuck or unsure about your path forward, you’re experiencing something deeply human and may need some motivation tips for your personal growth. Periods of feeling directionless are increasingly common across all age groups and life stages, but there are some research-based techniques to help you move ahead. That sense of being adrift

Limerence is intense infatuation marked by obsessive thoughts: Feels like love, but driven by fantasy Can cause anxiety and impaired judgment Therapy explores unmet needs and boundaries You probably already know how the rush of a new romantic infatuation feels. The butterflies in your stomach associated with falling in love are quintessential to the human

Jealousy — not to be confused with envy — rears its head when we think something we value is going to be taken away. Envy is wanting what someone else has, but jealousy is usually related to intangibles. You don’t feel jealous about a vacation someone is going on, but you might feel jealous that

Projection means attributing your feelings to others: Common in anxiety, shame, or conflict Often unconscious Therapy builds self-awareness and emotional ownership Developed over 100 years ago, the concept of defense mechanisms is one of Sigmund Freud’s most useful psychoanalytical theories. He suggested that people use defense mechanisms — repression, projection, regression and reaction formation —

Self-sabotage is behavior that blocks your own goals: Avoiding success, procrastination, negative self-talk Often linked to fear or low self-worth Identifying patterns is the first step to change Have you ever felt the whole world was working against you but couldn’t pinpoint exactly whom to blame? Well, perhaps it’s not the world; it’s you. Almost

Conflict between individuals is a normal part of life. While most people don’t find it too difficult to talk through differences and reach common ground, those struggling with mental health or a substance abuse disorder may not be able to reach an agreement on their own. This is where conflict resolution techniques can help. With