All About Psychology
Mental disorders are becoming everyday more frequent, not only anxiety and depression but also psychiatric diseases as psychosis and bipolar disorder. Mental diseases are also extending to increasingly younger populations. Such is the case of the eating disorders, which now also affect adolescents.
The symptoms of the most severe mental diseases are usually controlled by resorting to psychotherapy and drugs, while mental disorders can be treated with therapy, as long as there is a good therapeutic adherence. Discover all the mental pathologies, their symptoms, causes and treatments.
The main characteristic of borderline personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions. As a result, people with this disorder often …
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Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a long-standing need for attention and a fear of being abandoned by significant others. This fear leads the individual to develop dependent and …
At just 36 years old, Greta Garbo retired from the big screen. Known for her private life and her aversion to large crowds from a young age, she often avoided social events and interviews, preferring …
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When we think of hypochondria, the first thing that comes to mind is physical health. Hypochondriacs suffer all sorts of symptoms, going from doctor to doctor seeking second and third opinions, yet …
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Leonardo da Vinci was an undisputed genius, but also a master of unfinished projects. His notebooks are filled with brilliant ideas that he never completed. Historians and psychologists from King's …
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In December 1888, Vincent van Gogh lost his ear after an argument with Paul Gauguin. Whether he cut it off or it was the result of the altercation with his colleague is still debated. But what is …
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We've all overindulged at some point. Just think of those big dinners at Christmas and New Year's, during celebrations, or even during periods of stress. However, binge eating disorder goes much …
