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How the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Works
Now in its fifth edition, the DSM is the bible of diagnosing mental disorders in the U.S. Learn how the DSM works from HowStuffWorks.
How can you tell if you're mentally ill?
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How can you tell if you are mentally ill? Take a look at what might indicate you are mentally ill and need to seek assistance.
What don't we know about mental illness?
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Mental illness still has some mysteries, but it isn't a character flaw and can happen to anyone. Read about mental illness and what we know and don't know.
Schizophrenia Disorder Quiz
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Schizophrenia affects roughly 24 million people in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Do you know who’s most likely at risk for schizophrenia or how to treat this disorder? Find out by taking this quiz.
How Gender Identity Disorder Works
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Gender identity disorder is when a member of one sex desired to live life as a member of the opposite sex. Learn more about gender identity disorder.
Bipolar Disorder Overview
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Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, affects millions of Americans. Learn about mania, mood swings and how bipolar is treated.
Digital Hoarding Could Be Harmful to Your Mental Health
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HowStuffWorks looks at the concept of digital hoarding and how it compares with other forms of hoarding.
Types of Mental Health Therapy
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Types of therapy is good information to know for your overall health. Learn more about types of therapy from HowStuffWorks.
How Maladaptive Daydreaming Can Take Over Your Life
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Daydreaming is often how we escape the everyday mundane. But what happens when those fantasies start to replace your real desire for life?
If the Idea of a Phone Call Triggers Serious Anxiety, You're Not Alone
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Is telephobia a real disorder? Learn more about social anxiety and telephones in this HowStuffWorks article.