Mental Health

What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a more severe and less common form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). While the two conditions have often been grouped together, PMDD is now recognized as a distinct condition, having been added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013. Research …

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What is antisocial personality disorder? Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), also known as sociopathy, involves a persistent pattern of callousness toward others and a disregard for social norms and laws. People with this disorder are sometimes called sociopaths. Depending on the severity of the disorder, people with ASPD tend to have difficulty exhibiting empathy or caring …

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Understanding ADHD in women Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that interferes with daily functioning and can cause problems at work, school, and in your relationships. In women and adolescent girls, the symptoms of ADHD commonly involve more inattentiveness than the “classic” ADHD symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity often displayed by …

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