Bright light therapy – also known as phototherapy – is used safely for many illnesses, but its most common application is to treat a kind of depression called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. The efficacy … Read more
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression associated with changes in seasons: SAD begins and ends around the same time each year. If you notice a major shift in your mood and behavior … Read more
Also known as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Major Depression, or Clinical Depression, unipolar depression is a mental health condition that is characterized by a consistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, affecting a … Read more
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that is marked by the combination of symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations or delusions, and symptoms of mood disorders, such as depression or mania. Typically, a diagnosis … Read more
Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is a chronic, widespread disorder that is characterized by social isolation and feelings of apathy towards others. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) describes defining characteristics … Read more
Hypomania is a condition where you experience periods of abnormally high, extreme changes in mood or emotions, energy levels, or activity levels. Hypomania is considered to be a less serious form of mania, which can … Read more
Histrionic personality disorder is a psychiatric condition that is characterized by an extreme emotionality and pattern of attention-seeking behaviors, which begins in early adulthood and is apparent under a variety of circumstances. In addition to … Read more
Neurodivergent burnout is the outcome of doing the work that is required of us to bridge the gap between who neurotypical society wants us to be and who we are. Neurodivergent burnout grows from years … Read more
Conduct disorders are a type of mental illness diagnosed in children in which they display consistent or repeated acts of violence, threats, or intimidation outside social norms. Conduct disorder (CD) is a mental illness diagnosed … Read more
Serum of truth is a term used to describe the use of certain medications, most commonly barbiturates such as sodium amital and sodium pental, to get people to give true statements about their past experiences. … Read more