People with dissociative identity disorder develop fractured parts of their identity to cope with trauma, which can cause amnesia and disconnect.

Many medical terms have evolved or changed over the years to reflect advancements in medical knowledge or to reduce stigma. For example, what was once called consumption is now known to be ...

A classic communication theory, the double bind, may offer a unifying explanation for the paradoxes at the core of borderline ...

"There is nothing about my journey that I invite shame into anymore." "Nip/Tuck" alum AnnaLynne McCord is opening up about her mental health struggles. In an interview with “Good Morning America,” ...

Psychologists have long known that certain linguistic habits reveal how people are functioning internally. For example, ...

Curious about thriving? Current events sapping your energy? Done with band-aids? Hey, y'all, I'm Rainier and I look forward to welcoming you! I am an autistic, joyful, NB therapist living with Ehlers ...

HAMBURG — What is “normal” and what isn’t? This question is constantly being renegotiated in psychology. And sometimes, the boundaries shift, as they are now. What is considered a personality disorder ...

Histrionic Personality Disorder is characterized by intense emotions and a strong need to be the center of attention. The disorder is part of a group known as cluster B personality disorders, similar ...