Monday, July 11, 2011

Have You Been Misdiagnosed?

Autism. Bipolar Disorder. Psychopathy. ADHD. It's important to seek help for problems. But in an age of insta-diagnosis, fixing something you don't really have can be as dangerous as letting it go.

Is Nurse Ratched winning?

My Ex Is a Narcissist
What's the difference between a sociopath and a frustrating ex?

The Illusions of American Psychiatry
Why our confidence is misplaced.

Six Problems wih Psychiatric Diagnosis for Children
Differences do not a disease make.

Psychopathy in Unexpected Places
Hint: They may be at a desk near you.

Is Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder a fad?
Pay attention to those struggling with inattention.

Porn-Induced Sexual Dysfunction Is A Growing Problem
Internet porn appears to be "sex-negative" for many users.

Normalcy, Neurosis and Psychosis: What is a Mental Disorder?
Who determines what is "normal" and "abnormal"?

How Psychologists Can Help Correct DSM-V: A Response
Psychology must assert more influence regarding diagnosis and treatment.

Medicalization of the mind: The changing Alzheimer's guidelines
Diagnosis and misdiagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease

“How I Recovered from Porn-related Erectile Dysfunction”
A 28-year old heals his chronic copulatory impotence.

How to treat ADD
There's no wrong diagnosis in Hollywood's mental health. A Funny Friday cartoon.

Do Nice Guys Finish Happiest?
Why increasing your kindness/altruism can increase happiness

Diagnosis Normal: Bright, Conflicted, and Out of Sync
When inner conflict is a sign of mental health

A Rose by Any Other Diagnostic Name...
The dilemma of diagnosis within FASDs

Is Food Addictive?
The fight over the meaning of addiction is now a food fight

Subthreshold Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar spectrum, a problematic concept

Depression Is Depression
Pssst, post-natal depression is just depression

Psychosis: Who Is at Risk?
Normalcy, neurosis, and psychosis, and what is predictable.

Personality Disorders: The DSM Roadmap
The DSM-V offers new criteria for personality disorders

DSM-5 Attempts to Sweep Porn Addiction Under the Rug
Time to acknowledge the link between sex and brain science
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/problems-psychiatric-diagnosis/dsm-5-attempts-sweep-porn-addiction-under-the-rug

Shadow Syndromes and the Crazy Scale: A Cautionary Tale
Everyone's a little crazy...
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/problems-psychiatric-diagnosis/shadow-syndromes-and-the-crazy-scale-cautionary-ta

Is Bipolar the Disorder Du Jour?
Does bipolar really occur at twice the frequency in the USA?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/problems-psychiatric-diagnosis/is-bipolar-the-disorder-du-jour

Why You're More Normal than You Think
How psychiatrists pathologize sexuality and illness
http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201105/problems-psychiatric-diagnosis/psychiatric-diagnosis-czars-pathologize-sexuality-

Art and Mental Illness: Stop the Insanity!
Let's lay to rest the stereotypes about art and mental illness.

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