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Numbers by the National Institute of Mental Health show that about 12 percent of US adults experience social anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. And for a large number of adults with social anxiety disorder, the condition has significant effects on their ability to function. The disorder is more than just shyness, as […]

Do you feel like you have a low mood on most days? Perhaps you can manage to get stuff done, but it takes much more effort to do so. Or maybe you can go to work and maintain social relationships but would rather be alone. Depending on whether you have other symptoms, it’s possible that […]

Based on statistics by the American Psychiatric Association, around 9 percent of US adults have at least one personality disorder. Among the different personality disorders, BPD is the most common, with a prevalence rate of about 1.4 percent. In contrast, narcissistic personality disorder is less common, but that doesn’t prevent confusion between the two. Although […]

Statistics by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America indicate that anxiety disorders are the most common mental condition among US adults. However, only a small proportion of people with anxiety seek treatment. Among the different treatment methods available, most practitioners prescribe medication to alleviate anxiety symptoms. These days, pharmacotherapy is often combined with evidence-based […]

Experts estimate that between 15 to 30 percent of people will go through a panic attack over the course of their lifetime. And in the United States, an estimated 11 percent of adults experience a panic attack every year. Although a small minority of the people who have a panic attack end up developing a […]

Statistics on the prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury show that many people engage in self-harm. Approximately 17 percent of people are likely to engage in self-harm behavior during their lifetime. Some forms of self-harm don’t leave visible scars, like substance abuse, restricted eating and engaging in risky behavior. However, the most common form of self-harm includes […]

When you’re struggling with overwhelming emotional distress, you may feel like the only way to cope with it is by engaging in self-harm behavior. Though it can provide you with momentary relief by taking your attention away from your overwhelming thoughts, it’s not a permanent solution. According to one analysis of the prevalence of non-suicidal […]

According to statistics by the National Institute of Mental Health, about 2.7 percent of US adults were diagnosed with a panic disorder in the last year. But this doesn’t include the people who experience a panic attack but aren’t diagnosed with the disorder. Estimates show that between 15 and 30 percent of people will have […]

Is your work performance above average? Stellar, even? Do your friends think you’re funny, calm, and have it all together? But what if, under that calm and collected exterior, you’re constantly anxious about making a mistake, disappointing others, and making a bad impression? That’s what high-functioning anxiety feels like. Although it’s not a formally recognized […]