Category Archives: Diagnosis

21 Black People Give Their Best Advice For Taking Care Of Your …

One of the major things holding me back from pursuing more mental health care and (more so) medicinal intervention is how people will interpret my seeking a prescription. Black people are already considered “delinquents,” …

23 Things People With Borderline Personality Disorder Want You To …

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness affecting approximately 1.6% of adults in the U.S. Symptoms — usually beginning in adolescence and early adulthood — include emotional instability, extreme …

people with bpd (borderline personality disorder) – THE WOOD ZONE

The most commonly used name today is Borderline Personality Disorder – or BPD – as defined in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic & Statistical Manual (DSM-IV-TR). The term "Borderline" is a historic term …

Certain Proteins May Indicate Bipolar Disorder; Discovery May Help …

A biological test for bipolar I disorder could greatly aid clinicians in making correct diagnoses.

The NHS is failing people with mental health and substance use …

People who have mental health along with substance use problems (known as dual diagnosis) have multiple needs, and yet struggle to find services to help them. Those with complex needs have often experienced a great …