Persistent depressive disorder (PDD), also called dysthymia, is a low-level, chronic form of depression. Because this condition is ongoing, people with PDD tend to have no positive emotional point of reference for comparison and therefore may view their constant, low levels of depression as normal.
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a form of therapy that alleviates anxiety by encouraging people to pay attention to their present experiences and physical sensations with a nonjudgmental sense of openness and curiosity.
Exposure therapy is an evidence-based form of therapy that allows patients to confront their fears of objects, situations, or activities that they would otherwise avoid, in order to prevent related long-term mental and behavioral consequences.
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a mental condition that can affect children and adolescents and is characterized by excessive displays of irritability or anger or by temper outbursts.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome. Symptoms are much more intense and often interfere with a woman’s ability to work, attend school, or socialize regularly.
A trend over the past few years toward the growing popularity of online mental health services, smartphone applications (apps), and support groups may revolutionize the mental health care system worldwide.
Technology has the potential to revolutionize the mental health care system and to eliminate barriers to access by expanding availability to populations that have traditionally been difficult to reach.
Virtual reality therapy (VRT) combines technological advancements, mental health care, and psychotherapy.
Although current studies on online mental health care have yielded promising results, they have also highlighted potential challenges and shortcomings.
A psychological condition that typically begins during early childhood, selective mutism is considered to be a complex type of anxiety disorder.