Psychology

Disparities in ADHD diagnosis affect children and adults, making some more likely than others to receive treatment. Learn more here.

Main character syndrome is not a medical condition, but a way of describing a specific kind of self-centredness. Learn more here.

ADHD may affect language learning due to its impact on attention and memory, but not everyone has the same experience. Learn more here.

Dental anxiety and dentist phobias are very common, but they are also treatable. Learn what helps and how to cope during appointments.

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is an extreme aversion to avoid everyday demands, such as brushing the teeth. Learn more here.

Autism masking refers to autistic people hiding natural traits or behaviors, often due to stigma or a fear of rejection. Learn more here.

Narcissistic collapse can cause intense emotions in people with NPD, such as rage, anxiety, or depression. Learn more here.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) share symptoms. Learn their key differences and how to find help with depression.

Anxiety in autumn could occur for many reasons, such as seasonal affective disorder or holiday stress. Learn tips for managing it here.

Although not an official diagnosis, texting anxiety refers to the anxiety related to communication via text messaging. Learn more about the signs and…

Learn how to support someone with a chronic condition, including what to say, ways to offer practical help, and things to avoid doing.

Allostatic load refers to the way stress may affect health over time. Learn more about the theory and research behind this concept here.

Researchers associate schizophrenia with certain eye irregularities, including structural changes and eye movement characteristics. Learn more here.

It is not possible to prevent schizophrenia, but people may be able to manage certain changeable risk factors and triggers, such as cannabis use or…

Word salad is a type of incoherent speech that consists of random words with no apparent connection. Learn more about how schizophrenia affects speech.

Somatic therapy is a body-centered therapeutic approach that may offer benefits for people with PTSD, chronic pain, and more. Learn more here.

Little man syndrome suggests that a person's height will affect characteristics such as aggression. Learn what the research says and more here.