Category Archives: Abnormal Psychology

Articles on Abnormal Psychology – the scientific study of aberrant patterns of thought, emotion and behavior.

Identifying The Most Prevalent Mental Health Issues in the United States

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Mental Health Issues in the United States

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50% of people in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental health issue in their lifetime. Approximately 20% of Americans are affected by at least one mental health concern each year. The CDC also estimates that 20% of American children are currently dealing with a seriously debilitating mental illness or had one at an earlier point in their life. Today, 1 in 25 Americans lives with a severe mental health condition. Continue reading →

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How to Choose A Lawyer If You Have Been Harmed By Mental Health Professionals

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Millions of people with mental health issues benefit from the services offered by licensed mental health providers and their staff. However, there are occasions when a client may suffer injury due to the actions of mental health workers. For example, an individual at a residential treatment center may be harmed if he or she is neglected, administered the wrong prescription medication, or abused while at the facility. People with mental health issues may also suffer drug-related injuries if pharmaceutical companies choose not to disclose information on negative side effects their medications may cause. Continue reading →

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Living With OCD: How You Can Approach Treatment

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, more popularly known as OCD, is a mental health condition is characterized by a pattern of unwanted thoughts or fears (obsessions) that lead you to perform repetitive behaviors (compulsions). For example, a person with OCD who has an intense fear of germs may wash his or her hands until they begin to hurt. Continue reading →

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What Should You Expect From Your First Online Therapy Session?

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what to expect in online therapy

So you’ve decided to seek online therapy and may be anxious about what to expect. In essence, online therapy isn’t very different from in-person sessions at a therapist’s practice. The results from online and in-person sessions are not that different either. In fact, this study found that online therapy is just as beneficial for depression intervention as in-person therapy.  Continue reading →

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Can Compounding Drugs Help You Manage Anxiety?

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compounded medication for anxiety

Anxiety is a complex mental health disorder that has often been linked to long-term stress. While not everyone suffering from anxiety may have experienced long-term stress, it is believed that a significant number of people have anxiety disorders of some sort, of which there are a number of different types. Continue reading →

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How Veterans Can Improve Their Mental Health

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Veteran mental health

Just as your physical health plays a key role in your daily life, the same is true of your mental health. However, mental health is often overlooked by most people. Nevertheless,  there are many simple things you can do to improve your mental wellbeing. For military veterans, developing mental strength and resilience should be considered a top priority as they often have to cope with the trauma and emotional aftereffects of war. With that in mind, let’s consider a few specific things veterans can do right now to improve their mental health. Continue reading →

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