What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes different types and degrees of autism. The core symptoms of autism are social communication impairment, language communication impairment and repetitive stereotyped behaviors. Autism spectrum disorders range widely, and some people may have only mild symptoms, while others may hav...
Do you often have this problem: repeatedly checking the doors, windows, and gas before going out, resulting in being late or unable to go out at all? Or can't stand a little bit of mess and always have to put things in order and wash hands/mop the floor constantly? Or constantly checking the bills that have been calculated and the exam papers that have been written? If you find yourself repeatedly...
Have you ever wondered what your personality type is, and where you're most likely to meet your ideal partner? If yes, then you should definitely try the MBTI test, which is a psychology-based personality taxonomy that can help you understand your own and other people’s preferences and characteristics. There are 16 personality types in the MBTI test. Each type has its own personality and preferenc...
Depression, also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a mood disorder whose symptoms include persistent sadness or lack of interest in life.
Most of us feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. This is a normal reaction to loss, struggles in life, or damaged self-esteem.
But when intense sadness—which includes feeling helpless, hopeless, and worthless—lasts from days to wee...
Anxiety is a normal emotional response that we all feel when we are faced with stress, danger, or difficulty. However, if anxiety is excessive, persistent, or unreasonable, it may affect our quality of life and health. At this time, we may suffer from anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorder is a mental illness that comes in many different types and manifestations. According to statistics in the Unite...
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, etc. The causes of the disease are mainly caused by psychological factors, family factors, social and cultural factors and physiological factors. This article will analyze the psychological factors of eating disorders.
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Emotional depression
Studies have pointed out that patients with eating disorders are often at a very high le...
Anxiety disorders are common psychological disorders that cause people to feel excessive worry, fear, or nervousness, affecting their daily lives and work. This article will introduce the definition, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention methods of anxiety disorders, hoping to help you understand and deal with this psychological problem.
Definition of Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety disorder is a ...
How to deal with depression and anxiety
Depression and anxiety are two different mood disorders that can have negative effects on your body and mind. Depression causes you to fall into a persistent low mood and lose your enthusiasm and motivation for life. Anxiety causes you to feel uncontrollable fear or worry that affects your daily activities and relationships. Sometimes, you may suffer from b...
After the baby is born, some women suffer from a mood disorder called postpartum depression, which is a common and sometimes serious condition. There is a similar mood disorder called antepartum depression during pregnancy, but it doesn't get enough attention. Let’s learn about the characteristics of prenatal depression, how it differs from other conditions, and how to seek effective help.
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There are many angles to explain depression and anxiety, such as psychological, social, physiological, etc., and the evolutionary angle may be something you have never thought of. Do you think that suffering from depression or anxiety is because your brain is sick? Author Anders Hansen, a psychiatrist, tells you that your brain is actually working pretty well!
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We are all animals
We often forg...