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Narcissism is a psychological disorder that can be disgnosed

The psychology of narcissismvideo

What makes a narcissist? Can they reform? An animated explainer from an expert psychologist

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Tags: Disorders, Mental health, Mental illness, Personality disorders

Psychologists are  developing a clearer understanding of schizophrenia

The concept of schizophrenia is coming to an end – here’s why

Some mental health professionals believe that 'psychosis spectrum disorder' is a better description of a problem that has for too long been written off as untreatable

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Published in: Health
Tags: Brain, Clinical psychology, Disorders, Mental health, Mental illness, Treatment and therapies, Wellbeing

Lack of confidence. Shy young woman feels awkward isolated on grey wall background. Human emotion body language life perception

Nine tips about panic attacks

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Tags: Anxiety, Behaviour, CBT, Disorders, Early intervention, Mental health, Mental illness

Children with ADHD experience hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty concentrating

What helps children with ADHD?video

Hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty concentrating are the hallmarks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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Published in: Family & relationships, Health
Tags: ADHD, Adolescence, Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Disorders, Early intervention, Educational psychology, Family, Wellbeing

Germaphobia increases during disease or virus outbreaks

Getting to grips with germaphobia

Donald Trump has famously professed an aversion to germs. But when does distaste become a disorder?

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Tags: Anxiety, Behaviour change, CBT, Disorders, Fear, Health, Mental illness, OCD, Treatment and therapies, Wellbeing

Internet and gaming addiction is on the rise.

Internet addiction and online gaming disorder on the rise

In our modern world, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, enabling us to be more connected and efficient than ever before. But our move online has also resulted in the serious and growing global phenomenon of internet addiction.

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Published in: Health, Learning & development
Tags: Addiction, Adolescence, Behaviour, Behaviour change, Disorders, Early intervention, pornography, Treatment and therapies

Are you a perfectionist?

Striving for precision may seem like a desirable trait, but research suggests extreme perfectionism is a risk factor for depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

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Published in: Health, Work & performance
Tags: Anxiety, Behaviour, Depression, Disorders, Eating disorders, Mental health, Mental illness, Performance psychology

Rituals and obsessive behaviours are ways of managing intrusive thoughts associated with OCD.

Living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious but treatable mental disorder that affects more than half a million Australians.

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Tags: Behaviour change, Cognitive psychology, Depression, Disorders, OCD

Diabetes is emotionally as well as physically challenging.

Coping with the emotional challenges of diabetes

Psychological support can help people with diabetes overcome the fears and challenges often associated with this chronic health condition.

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Tags: Behaviour change, Chronic illness, Depression, Disorders, Public health, Stress, Wellbeing

Bipolar disorder was once known as manic depression.

Explainer: what is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder, once known as manic depression, is a mood disorder characterised by swings in mood: from highs that can tip into mania, to lows that can plunge into depression.

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Tags: Bipolar disorder, Creativity, Depression, Disorders, Early intervention, Treatment and therapies

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