Psychotherapy, ACT, CBT, DBT…what does it all mean and what are personality disorders? The DSM-V defines Personality Disorders (PD) as the set of psychological traits…
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The Many Faces of Hollywood
Psychiatrist Dr. Garrett Marie Deckel received an email last week from a patient with multiple personalities, a condition known as dissociative identity disorder, or DID.…
“You’re Just Paranoid”
You’re studying for an exam tomorrow. You’ve been reading through the material for the past few hours and slowly begin to understand and retain the…
Striving for Perfection
If you were to ask ten people on the street, “What does it mean to be perfect?” you’ll likely get ten different answers. One person…
They’re Not Just Shy: Avoidant Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) is described in the DSM-5 as a pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and…