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A brain expert explains the cognitive test used to assess a president's mental fitness. It's not easy.
A real comprehensive cognitive assessment involves blood, family members, and some multitasking. An…
Hilary Brueck
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AI can identify clinically anxious youth based on brain structure: Study
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help recognise individuals with anxiety disorders based on their u…
PTI
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1 in 5 Indian adults over 60 show signs of mild neurocognitive disorder: Study
Almost 1 in 5 Indian adults aged 60+ show signs of mild neurocognitive disorder, according to a stu…
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10 personality disorders explained in one chart, from narcissism to borderline personality disorder
A person may develop a personality disorder, like borderline personality disorder, as a coping mech…
Julia Naftulin
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If you are hypersensitive to rejection and avoid it at all costs, you might have avoidant personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder is a condition that causes a reluctance to take risks — even small on…
Erin Heger,Rosara Torrisi
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If you know someone who is always suspicious and holds grudges, they may have PPD
Paranoid personality disorder is a condition that causes intense suspicion, sensitivity to criticis…
Madeline Kennedy,Rosara Torri…
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If you know someone who lies all the time and is incredibly impulsive, they may have ASPD
People with antisocial personality disorder may violate rules, act with aggression, and show little…
Madeline Kennedy,Rosara Torri…
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If you know someone who is incredibly dramatic and desperately craves attention, they may have HPD
Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a mental health condition that causes people to use their …
Madeline Kennedy,John Mutziger
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If you feel so awkward around people you avoid going out with friends, you may have social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder is a mental health condition and notably different from just being shy. Get…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Aaron Ste…
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If you feel so awkward around people you avoid going out with friends, you may have social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder is a mental health condition and notably different from just being shy. Get…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Aaron Ste…
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I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. But I've decided to decline all medications because the disorder is my superpower.
Gary Nunn has recently discovered he has ADHD, but he doesn't want medication because he says his d…
Gary Nunn
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'90210' star AnnaLynne McCord says she has dissociative identity disorder: 'All of my roles were splits'
McCord said she first realized she might have DID, a condition previously known as multiple persona…
Debanjali Bose
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Do you have bipolar disorder? How to recognize the major symptoms and when to get help
Bipolar disorder affects about 4% of the US population and causes symptoms like depression, fatigue…
Nina Bahadur,David A. Merill
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AI's push to understand psychiatry research has the potential to tackle mental illness
Psychiatry researchers are using AI to tackle mental illness, with the goal of creating more effect…
Heather Lindsey
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What is orthorexia? How to recognize the signs of obsessive healthy eating
Orthorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder that causes someone to have an unhealthy obsession …
Ava English,Alisa Ruby Bash
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Signs and symptoms of schizoaffective bipolar disorder and how to treat it
Schizoaffective bipolar disorder is a rare mental health condition that displays characteristics of…
Ava English
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Yes, marijuana can be addictive - how to recognize the signs of cannabis use disorder
Researchers estimate that 30% of marijuana users will develop an addiction called cannabis use diso…
Lia Tabackman,Jason McKnight
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Scientists are studying twins to understand a type of eating disorder linked to anxiety. It could be genetic.
Researchers are studying twins to learn more about an eating disorder that largely affects people w…
Andrea Michelson
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From her first time taking Prozac to hiding depressive episodes at work: A candid depiction of a former entertainment lawyer's ongoing struggle with bipolar disorder
An excerpt from NYT bestselling author Terri Cheney's new book, "MODERN MADNESS: An Owner's Manual."
Terri Cheney
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No, you're not a 'hypochondriac' but you may have illness anxiety or somatic symptom disorder
Hypochondria is no longer a diagnosis, but extreme anxiety at the thought of becoming ill may point…