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Read helpful research-backed information on various psychological conditions to help understand your symptoms and take necessary precautions if needed.

Psychological conditions involve abnormalities of the human mind resulting in unusual behavioral patterns that can affect an individual’s daily activities. There is a broad range of mild and curable psychological conditions that people of any age group can suffer from due to genetics and other specific circumstances, including magical thinking, jet lag, caffeine use disorder, eating disorders, trichotillomania, autophobia, dermatillomania, and many more. However, individuals may experience several acute and chronic conditions that can negatively affect their psychological well-being, such as chronic depression, psychotic depression, anxiety disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, dysgraphia, perinatal mood disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, dissociative disorders, pyromania, etc.

Hypomania

Hypomania

Hypomania is a condition characterized by abnormal euphoria that affects the mood, thoughts, and behavior of the individual. It is also a possible symptom of bipolar disorder, especially type II. What Is Hypomania? Hypomania is a mental condition characterized by…

Somatic Symptom Disorder ( SSD )

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a psychiatric disorder and is characterized by a strong focus on physical health symptoms. It can lead to severe emotional distress and affect the daily functioning of a person. What Is Somatic Symptom Disorder? Somatic…

Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a term that describes the difficulties in children (and adults) associated with their brain. Let us explore the various aspects of the disorder including diagnosis, treatment options and ways to cope with the condition. What…

Dissociative Fugue

dissociative-fugue

Dissociative fugue is a psychological state in which a person loses consciousness of their identity or other essential autobiographical information, which is accompanied by unexpected and rapid travel and, in some cases, the establishment of a new identity. What Is…

Stockholm Syndrome

Stockholm Syndrome

Stockholm syndrome is a condition where the hostages develop a strong emotional connection with their captors during captivity. What Is Stockholm Syndrome? Stockholm syndrome is a psychological and emotional response to an unforeseen traumatic event that occurs when hostages or…

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Histrionic personality disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by excessive attention-seeking behavior. When left untreated, the condition can significantly disrupt daily functioning and lead to unhappiness. What Is Histrionic Personality Disorder? Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a mental disorder that…