disorder

The spectrum of Mental Health disorders is incredibly vast; we showcase the multitude of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior.

Is It Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Or Is It Autism?
FASD does not have to happen if all women, with the support of the father, are avoiding alcohol when pregnant or planning to become pregnant. There is no safe time during pregnancy to drink and there is no safe amount to drink during pregnancy. This has been known by experts in this country since around 1973.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Psyche
What Is Panic Disorder? How To Tell If You’re Suffering From It
If you’ve had several panic attacks and feel terrified of having another, you could have panic disorder. Panic attacks can feel overwhelming and extremely uncomfortable, so it’s not unusual to worry about having more.
By smith4 years ago in Psyche
ADHD
It's odd to overthink a realization after noticing the Shadow of it lurking around. Not an issue with the way you are as a person, but an issue with continuity. With keeping momentum.
By Riah4 years ago in Psyche
A Day in the Life of Deirdre
The piece previous to this one was written by Courtney Capone. It is titled "One Sheep, Two Sheep, Can't Sleep, Hate Sleep".
By Colt Henderson4 years ago in Psyche
Don’t Let Seasonal Depression Steal Your Sunshine
Oftentimes, when the winter months come we start to feel depressed. If the shorter daylight hours and cold temperatures take a toll on your mood around this time each year, you are not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects over 3 million Americans every year! In places such as Florida, roughly 1 in every 100 people experience SAD, while that number jumps to 1 in every 10 people in Alaska.
By Chris4 years ago in Psyche
I'm Obsessive- Compulsive about the placement of my things.
Have you met someone who does not like a messy house? Or have you met someone who is compulsive about the placement of their things at the right place? And most importantly tidying up the place constantly? It's good to clean your house and stuff but I am vocalizing about constant cleaning and arranging things every day. For others, it might seem perfect but for you, it's not. Have you heard of the term OCD? Probably they have Obsessive Cleaning Disorder.
By Madhurima Roy4 years ago in Psyche
Angry Kids: Oppositional Defiant Disorder in the School Setting
This piece is the 12th in a collaborative series by multiple Vocal creators intended to raise awareness of mental health issues. The prologue that introduces the series was written by Courtney Capone and can be found here. The 11th piece was written by Ella Dorman and can be found here: What is Narcissism? The next one, on the topic of Depression, will be written by Paula Shablo whose profile is here!
By A. Name4 years ago in Psyche
Social (Anxiety) Butterflies
I have never been a fan of small talk. Even as a child, I wanted to skip right past the hey how are you, how's the weather and jump right into who their favorite dinosaur was and why. I could learn a lot more about a person by their favorite dinosaur anyway, not how cloudy the sky was. Meeting new people was often anxiety causing then, just as it is now. I'd much prefer if people gave me details about a new person I was meeting, and things we might have in common.
By Josey Pickering4 years ago in Psyche
What is Narcissism?
Disclosure: This piece is about mental health awareness and the struggle many people face every day. It is not meant to be a diagnostic tool or give any medical advice whatsoever. Every individual has their own story and their own treatment plan, so even if you see part of yourself in this piece, it's vital that you seek the help of a trained professional. It IS okay not to be okay.
By E.G.4 years ago in Psyche
How to tell the difference between a Narcissist and a Psychopath
It is easy to distinguish between stereotypical narcissists from psychopaths. These are the main differences: Antisocial vs. Prosocial
By Sergio Castellanos4 years ago in Psyche
Respect in EMS
“Survival of the fittest,” quipped the hard-drinking, burger-devouring, reckless-driving EMT as he stepped over the 18-year-old overdose victim’s body. Back in the ambulance, he imitated the vernacular of the low-income family of the girl we’d tried to save. Then he looked at his watch impatiently. Lunchtime. The girl had died vomiting out of her nose in front of her mother, and the EMT just wanted lunch. “I have no sympathy for addicts,” said the EMT. “They do it to themselves.”
By Samantha Marin4 years ago in Psyche
Psychiatric Problems or How We Relate to Mental Disorders
The term "mental health problem" covers a wide range of psychological and psychiatric symptoms and conditions. The name itself is generally avoided by specialists, being considered an additional cause of stigmatization of people suffering from mental disorders.
By Lilly Boyd4 years ago in Psyche