mental health conditions

Social anxiety disorder is a consistent fear of humiliation, negative judgement, or embarrassment in social situations. People with this disorder have such intense anxiety that it interferes with daily functioning or aspects of life, such as work or relationships. Social anxiety disorder used to be called social phobia.  About 7% …

SDI Productions / Getty Images ADHD is a disorder that can affect your thinking, behaviors, and ability to function. There are three main types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined ADHD. Yours or your child's healthcare provider can use diagnostic measures and criteria to help you understand what type of …

Ol’ga Efimova / EyeEm / Getty Images Depressive disorder—also known as depression—is a common mental health condition that affects your thoughts, moods, and behaviors. Depression causes feelings of extreme sadness and hopelessness for two or more weeks, among other behavioral and physical symptoms. Symptoms can limit your ability to function …

Getty Images Whether you have occasional moments of anxiousness or a clinically diagnosed anxiety disorder, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to treating anxiety. In addition to the traditional therapy and medication, there are natural anxiety remedies available that may help ease certain symptoms.1 Natural Remedies for Anxiety From herbal supplements to …

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Do the people in your life tell you how genuine and compassionate you are, that you're extremely emotionally in tune with those around you? Then you might be a "highly sensitive person" (HSP), a personality type sometimes mistaken for an empath because they share a sense of true empathy for …

Do the people in your life tell you how genuine and compassionate you are, that you're extremely emotionally in tune with those around you? Then you might be a "highly sensitive person" (HSP), a personality type sometimes mistaken for an empath because they share a sense of true empathy for …

"Narcissist" is one of those labels that gets thrown around frequently, but it means more than having a high level of self-confidence. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a diagnosable mental health condition characterized by an exaggerated sense of importance, a deep need for admiration, and an inability to feel empathy …

"Narcissist" is one of those labels that gets thrown around frequently, but it means more than having a high level of self-confidence. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a diagnosable mental health condition characterized by an exaggerated sense of importance, a deep need for admiration, and an inability to feel empathy …

An estimated 9% of people in the US have a personality disorder, which is defined by the American Psychiatric Association as a long-term pattern of behavior and inner experiences that don't fit cultural expectations. Ten personality disorders are recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders–5 (DSM–5), …