Mental Health Medical Reference

Extreme paranoia is usually the result of a mental health condition. But most of us have a bit of unfounded worry from time to time. Learn what might be causing paranoid thoughts and what you can do to stop them.

Certain mental health conditions make it hard to know what’s real and what’s not. From guilt to delusions of grandeur or even love, the feelings run the gamut.

We all want to sleep in sometimes, but if you can’t drag yourself out of bed on a daily basis, it might be a sign of a deeper problem. Find out what it might be and how you can face mornings again.

Some trauma survivors are hesitant to get help for what they’re feeling. Learn why it’s a good idea and how you can get it.

What mental health problems can trauma cause? Learn more here.

You don’t have to go through life alone after you’ve endured a traumatic event. See how support groups can help you through this difficult time.

PTSD isn’t just something that happens to people coming home from war. Learn how you can deal with it if it happens to you.

Psychotic, psychopathic, what’s the difference? A lot, actually.

The signs of domestic abuse may not be as clear as you’d think. Here’s a checklist on how to recognize the warning symptoms of psychological and physical abuse.

Domestic abuse is more than just physical violence. Know the emotional, psychological, and financial forms of abuse.

Self-care is your secret weapon against OCD symptoms. Offset obsessive thoughts and habits with healthy food, exercise, and relaxation methods.

Caregiving can wear you down emotionally and spiritually. These tips can help you stay strong and resilient.

Positive thinking can improve your mental and physical health in many ways. With a few simple practices, anyone can make positive thinking a habit.

When you see something that’s not really there, it can be scary, but there’s usually a clear reason for it. Learn what can cause these visual hallucinations, how your doctor will test for them, and what kind of treatment you might need.

When you have borderline personality disorder, everything from your thoughts to actions are extreme. Do you see yourself in these symptoms?

Use these two methods to get borderline personality disorder under control and your life back on track.

Nature and nurture: There's more to Borderline Personality Disorder than meets the eye.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can control your life, even if the shocking or frightening experience didn’t happen to you. Here’s how a doctor will decide if you have PTSD.

When you have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), certain things can set off your symptoms. Learn about possible triggers and why you develop them.

PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can happen to anyone who experiences or witnesses a terrifying event. Learn more about the symptoms of PTSD at WebMD so you can spot them in your loved ones or even yourself.

When you have PTSD, it might feel like you'll never get your life back. But it can be treated. Therapy and medications can work very well and are often better together.

After a terrifying or dangerous event, some people develop PTSD. Learn more about this serious mental disorder.

WebMD explains what the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale is and when and how it's used.

Conversion disorder is a rare condition in which your brain converts mental stress into physical symptoms. What causes it and how is it treated?

Misophonia is a strong dislike or hatred of certain sounds. Learn more from WebMD about this unusual condition, from symptoms to treatment.