Narcissistic personality disorder typically involves an inflated sense of self-importance Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition that typically involves an inflated sense of self-importance, extreme need for attention and admiration, superficial relationships and lack of empathy. NPD is often accompanied by other psychiatric disorders and can be difficult to treat. It’s also …
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Facts You Should Know About Rape (Sexual Assault) Sexual assault is any illegal sexual contact that involves forcing a person without their consent or inflicting such contact with someone who is unable to give consent due to age or physical or mental capabilities. Sexual assault may also involve sexual contact that is inflicted by someone who is trusted by or …
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A person with compulsive gambling may have the following behavioral attributes and symptoms include obsession with gambling games and more. Gambling is betting of money or something of value on a game or situation, where the outcome is not known. The primary intent of gambling is to win money or valuable materials. The problem related to gambling is called pathological …
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Psychopaths may exhibit more severe negative behaviors than sociopaths The terms "psychopath" and "sociopath" are often used interchangeably to refer to people who are pathologically prone to hurting others, engaging in violence or criminal behavior and have no regard for the feelings or interests of others. There is no major clinical difference between sociopaths and psychopaths. Both are classified as …
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Generic drug: clorazepate dipotassium Brand name: Tranxene What is Tranxene (clorazepate dipotassium), and how does it work? Tranxene is a prescription medicine used: to treat anxiety disorders with other medicines to treat partial seizures to treat the symptoms of sudden alcohol withdrawal It is not known if Tranxene is safe and effective in children less than 9 years of age. …
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Generic drug: serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate Brand name: Azstarys What is Azstarys (serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate), and how does it work? Azstarys (serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in people 6 years of age and older. Azstarys may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people …
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Facts you should know about mental health and mental illness Mental health is more than just being free of a mental illness. It is more of an optimal level of thinking, feeling, and relating to others. Mentally healthy individuals tend to have better medical health, productivity, and social relationships. Mental illness refers to all of the diagnosable mental disorders and …
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Enabling is a process where a person (i.e., the enabler) supports/conceals the harmful or problematic behavior in another person (enabled). The problematic behavior may mean drug abuse, substance abuse or domestic violence. According to American Psychological Association, enabling is a process where a person (i.e., the enabler) supports/conceals the harmful or problematic behavior in another person (enabled). The problematic behavior may …
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Types of complexes The American Psychological Association defines complexes as a group or system of related ideas or impulses that have a common emotional tone and exert a strong but usually unconscious influence on the individual’s attitudes and behavior. Different complexes include the Oedipus/Electra, persecution, inferiority, superiority, Madonna-whore, God, guilt and martyr complexes. The American Psychological Association defines complexes as a …
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What is assertiveness? Being assertive means having the ability to express your needs and feelings clearly and firmly without disrespecting or undermining others. Assertiveness is a healthy behavior that enables you to communicate in a prosocial manner. Being assertive means having the ability to express your needs and feelings clearly and firmly without disrespecting or undermining others. Assertiveness is a …
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