Orthorexia, or orthorexia nervosa, is not officially diagnosed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Yet it is a severe eating disorder that can be life-threatening. Orthorexia and Its Connection to Healthy Eating When someone has orthorexia, they are fixated or obsessed ... Read More
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Treating PTSD in Men: Insights from an Expert
Rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in men are about half those in women—but men are at higher risk of experiencing traumatic events. What explains the discrepancy? That question is worth exploring because it has direct implications for the treatment of PTSD in men. For more insights, we reached out to ... Read More
Food Addiction: How to Stop the Emotional Eating and Bingeing
Food addiction is more than a love for different cuisine or a specific item. When you're addicted to food, you spend many hours obsessing over what you'll eat, when you'll eat and how you plan on getting more food. Food addicts require large amounts of food to feel satisfied and continue to eat in spite of weight gain ... Read More
What Distinguishes Personality Disorders from Mood Disorders?
There are many types of mental health disorders, and their characteristics and symptoms can at times resemble one another. As types of mental illness, personality disorders and mood disorders often have similar presentations and overlapping symptoms, and it can be difficult to distinguish between the two. With both ... Read More
What Is Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD)?
An estimated 5.5 million adults in the United States use hallucinogenic drugs. People who take hallucinogens may be hoping to escape their lives, reset their brains or have new experiences. While the drugs may provide these benefits, they can also cause side effects, including hallucinogen persisting perception ... Read More
This Drug Addiction Medication Is Treating Long Covid
Though many people who contracted Covid were fortunate to overcome the virus and return to everyday life, some people continued to experience health problems that came to be known as "long Covid." Until recently, there was no known treatment for this constellation of symptoms. Preliminary research now suggests that ... Read More
A Reading List for Family Members Facing Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a life-changing condition that affects millions of people in this country—and not just those who have the illness but their friends, family, and loved ones. Loving or living with someone with bipolar disorder can feel at times like a roller coaster. The ups and downs and sudden drops and climbs can ... Read More
Is Bipolar Disorder Genetic?
In 2008, The New York Times published the "Modern Love" essay "Take Me As I Am, Whoever I Am." This piece was written by Terri Cheney, an entertainment lawyer at the time, who described her experience with bipolar disorder as being "in a constant state of becoming someone else." Her essay paints vivid scenes of her ... Read More
