Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that create one’s sense of self. This amalgamation creates a steady sense of who one is over time, even as new facets are developed and incorporated into one’s identity. Identity formation and evolution are impacted by a variety of internal and external factors like society, family, loved […]
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A mood disorder is a type of mental health condition where there is a disconnect between actual life circumstances and the person’s state of mind or feeling. A mood disorder can negatively affect your ability to function normally. It can have serious consequences in all aspects of life, from personal to professional. Mood disorders are
DSM–5 and DSM-5-TR divide Factitious disorder into two subtypes characterized by (a) the falsification of symptoms or induction of injury or disease imposed on oneself (Factitious disorder imposed on self), and (b) the same deceptions or harm imposed on others (Factitious disorder imposed on another). The latter is synonymous with Factitious disorder by proxy, previously
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Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. These shifts can make it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks. There are three types of bipolar disorder. All three types involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity