Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, or OCPD, is a mental condition that centers around a preoccupation with rules, orderliness and control, to different degrees. OCPD affects between 2-7% of the population and is prevalent in more males than females. Although their names sound extremely similar, OCPD is not the same as OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. According to the U.S. …
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Many people with depression hide it in plain sight. It is actually a category in and of itself, known as Perfectly Hidden Depression (PHD). In some cases, it is not so perfectly hidden, and a friend or family member may be able to detect signs, such as an impact on appetite or small outbursts of …
Social media often feels like a double edged sword. While it can foster a sense of connection and quickens communication, it can also promote feelings of insecurity, isolation, and divisiveness. Most discussions over social media usage concern its effects on our mental health. Studies have found that quitting social media can reduce stress hormone production …