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Jim Elliott writes, Sometimes we run into people who have mental health problems that are difficult for family members or ...

There are several types of tic disorders with overlapping and distinct symptoms. Keep reading to learn the basics about their causes, triggers, and treatment options.

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Is surgery or treatment used to change a minor’s biological gender scientifically sound or dangerously experimental? It’s a question that remains controversial today.

ASPD is 1 of 10 personality disorders listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR). This is a reference handbook used by most U.S ...

Manuals such as the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM), or the International Classification ...