Final Public Comment for DSM-V Now Open
May 4, 2012 at 9:11 am in Related Conditions
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is giving the public until June 15 to submit their final comments on the draft fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
The Integrated Treatment Approach for Dual Diagnosis
June 15, 2011 at 3:28 pm in Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
With integrated dual diagnosis treatment, the psychiatric disorder and the drug or alcohol addiction are treated at the same time in a series of phases that are meant to help the patient find new ways of coping with their psychiatric disorder that don’t involve abusing substances.
Why a Women’s Treatment Center May Be Just What You Need
November 19, 2010 at 2:36 pm in Related Conditions, Treatment & Therapy
The causes of psychiatric disorders and addictions and the way women experience them are usually very different from how the disorders manifest in men. Because of that, it is often more beneficial for women to receive gender-specific treatment.
How to Know if Your Child Is Being Bullied
October 18, 2010 at 10:00 am in Family & Friends, Related Conditions
Your teen won’t always tell you that they are being bullied because they may be too embarrassed or afraid. Depending on how much a kid is being bullied and how long it has continued, bullying can result in your child developing depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), or substance abuse. Unless you know what to keep an eye out for, you may have no idea that your child is suffering in silence.
The 5 Most Common Co-occurring Conditions with BPD
May 5, 2010 at 11:22 am in Related Conditions
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental illness that is often difficult to diagnose because it generally co-occurs with other disorders. These other disorders can mask the symptoms of BPD, often leaving the underlying BPD untreated.
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
May 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm in BPD Symptoms
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that is characterized by extreme emotional and psychological distress. People who are diagnosed with BPD have difficulty controlling their moods and emotions, and often have ongoing problems with interpersonal relationships, self-image and behavior.


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