Personality/Anxiety/Mood Disorders

Too much of a good thing - and over the festive season, it's too much of too many good things - can lead to holiday stress. The solution? Take a walk.

Dec 16, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Many people get down in the cold months of the year. Some of this can be attributed to SAD and reduced sunlight. Using artificial lighting can help, as can these tips.

Dec 15, 2009 - Therese Haberman

Sociopaths are socially defective individuals, but whereas evidence suggests some are born that way, it also suggest others are the product of their environment.

Dec 15, 2009 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

Medication is the most common treatment for Bipolar Syndrome, but it can take many attempts to find the correct medicine for each individual

Dec 12, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Holiday depression can be gruesome. Using simple tools like going outside, expressing yourself, and being surrounded by good people can take away depression.

Dec 11, 2009 - Stephen Malone

Existential therapy posits mood disorders are a result of the human condition. It helps one heal anxieties, depression by choosing how to respond to issues of existence.

Dec 10, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Your breath is directly related to your level of relaxation and self-confidence. Practice the following breathing exercises to make abdominal breathing a habit.

Dec 8, 2009 - Ellen Moskowitz

The Christmas and holiday season can be cause for seasonal depression, but a person can overcome the holiday blues with several different approaches.

Dec 2, 2009 - Nellene Teubner Plouffe

Using a nice guy or nice girl approach, con artist can immediately charm and swindle their victims with ease. Behind this affable mask lies a calculating fraudster.

Nov 29, 2009 - Scott Hayden

The suicide of German goalkeeper, Robert Enke, in November 2009 has highlighted the prevailing stigma of mental illness and depression in the world of competitive sport.

Nov 26, 2009 - Kathleen Duffy

When it is more than just the blahs, steps need to be taken to defeat depression. A happier outlook on life without drugs is within reach.

Nov 25, 2009 - Cyndi Brandon

Depression is a serious medical problem that affects both the mind and the body. Vague physical pain is often the only symptom reported making it difficult to diagnose.

Nov 22, 2009 - Linda Mundorff

Up to 20% of all bipolar disorder sufferers will commit suicide. Informing yourself on how to help may be the only thing standing between life and death.

Nov 22, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Late autumn is more than just a season; it marks the beginning of the holidays, which unfortunately, for many is a trigger to episodes of anxiety, stress, and depression.

Nov 20, 2009 - Linda Mundorff

Researchers believe that depression, particularly in the elderly, may be related to elevated homocysteine levels. A deficiency in B vitamins may be the cause.

Nov 18, 2009 - Laura Owens

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex disorder, making treatment a complex process. This article highlights this process step by step.

Nov 14, 2009 - Christine Beswick

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex disorder, and an incredibly complex disorder to diagnose. This article takes you step by step through the process.

Nov 14, 2009 - Christine Beswick

This article is part two in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders with a focus on Borderline Personality Disorder.

Nov 14, 2009 - Christine Beswick

Anxiety disorder is a condition that many people find themselves battling in their lives. Although the exact causes are unknown, there are ways to cope with anxiety.

Nov 13, 2009 - Victoria Rodriguez-Baziuk

There are many articles about the destructive power of anger expressed physically but anger expressed indirectly can leave people feeling powerless and victimized, too.

Nov 10, 2009 - Melody Hicks

A trauma is a frightening incident over which a person has no control. It can cause effects that ripple on for months or years.

Nov 9, 2009 - Debbie Roome

Low self-esteem can affect one's life in a variety of harmful ways. It stems from the early childhood years and can continue well into adulthood.

Nov 8, 2009 - Scott Hayden

Suite101 discusses the symptoms and effects of Bipolar I and Bipolar II, including anecdotes from a Bipolar Disorder sufferer.

Nov 7, 2009 - Craig Sanders

Under-acknowledged and under-treated, needle phobia often results in needle phobics' avoidance of dentists and doctors because of extreme fear of medical procedures.

Nov 5, 2009 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

A person gets the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. S/he has many options on how to treat this psychological illness.

Nov 5, 2009 - Tamara Frank

Everybody has mood swings but what if those mood swings are extreme and abrupt? Could it be bipolar disorder?

Nov 5, 2009 - Tamara Frank

Mental health conditions like depression or anxiety are familiar to most. But conditions like frotteurism, BDD and hoarding are among psychiatry`s more unusual diagnosis.

Oct 28, 2009 - Cindy McGlynn

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is a psychiatrist's diagnostic bible. Some conditions like pica and self-harm are not commonly known.

Oct 28, 2009 - Cindy McGlynn

The holidays can amplify feelings of loneliness or anxiety. Realistic expectations and coping strategies can help when dealing with depression during the holidays.

Oct 22, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Is the world more dangerous today than in the past? Statistics indicate that the world is becoming safer, yet the perception of increasing danger persists.

Oct 13, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

Gen Y is living proof that being in your mid-20s is not a piece of cake and crisis does not exclusively strike late in life.

Oct 13, 2009 - Anya O'Hare

People with insomnia can develop a fear of not sleeping, or insomnia phobia. But by practicing these techniques, they can learn to manage bedtime anxiety.

Oct 12, 2009 - Susie Yakowicz

SAD causes yearly symptoms of depression in many people, but with a proper diagnosis and treatment, people can live happier lives throughout the year.

Oct 10, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs seasonally. By being aware of the symptoms of SAD, a person can treat the disorder successfully.

Oct 8, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

While many new moms are instructed to watch for symptoms of the baby blues and postpartum depression, many cases of postpartum anxiety go undiagnosed.

Oct 6, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

Children who ate sweets on a daily basis at 10-years-old were more likely to have violence convictions by their mid-thirties, according to a new UK study.

Oct 3, 2009 - Marlene de Wilde

Anxiety disorder can cause symptoms that can interfere with daily activities. However, there are natural ways to soothe this disorder and get back to enjoying life.

Oct 2, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

Overcoming depression can be a challenge, but by understanding the warning signs and symptoms of depression and how to combat negative feelings, sadness can disappear.

Oct 1, 2009 - Tiffany Krey

OCD is a complex condition that involves obsessions and compulsions that interfere with the ability to function normally in day to day life.

Sep 30, 2009 - Debbie Roome

Millions of people are affected by anxiety, and many also struggle with depression. If they are unable to work, they may be eligible for government disability benefits.

Sep 29, 2009 - Michielle Beck

The internal obsessions of OCD are connected to the external compulsions. Ceasing the rituals can assist in assuaging the guilt of this mental disorder.

Sep 28, 2009 - Catherine Owen

PTSD in New Orleans is a way of life ever since Hurricane Katrina unleashed her fury on the city on August 29, 2005. Has this city recovered from Hurricane Katrina?

Sep 28, 2009 - Christine Beswick

Music can be used as a natural anti-depressant. A carefully selected list of songs can improve the mood of someone experiencing depression.

Sep 26, 2009 - Anita Simpson

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or Multiple Personalities is thought to be caused by a genetic predisposition to dissociation coupled with severe childhood trauma.

Sep 24, 2009 - Anita Simpson

Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is an odd phenomenon. Clown phobia is found in adults as well as children. But why are people scared of clowns?

Sep 16, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

The Showtime series, the United States of Tara, is a fairly accurate (though exaggerated) representation of dissociative identity disorder/multiple personality disorder.

Sep 16, 2009 - Anita Simpson

Self-injury is a symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD). By waiting for the impulse to pass, or doing something healthy, it's possible to stop self-mutilation.

Sep 14, 2009 - Anita Simpson

Identifying symptoms and causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder to better understand and treat this fairly common form of depression.

Sep 7, 2009 - Brittany Stewart

Even outgoing people can be wary of building social networks in the virtual world. The trick is to keep business and personal topics separate, and don't reveal too much.

Sep 2, 2009 - Heidi Lowry

Learn possible causes of schizophrenia and find the right nutritional supplements to improve brain function.

Sep 1, 2009 - Mary Earhart