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According to a U.S. study the ability to reason, visualize spatially, and make quick decisions tails off in the late 20s, but experience fills the gap.

How do parents say goodbye to children who have already graduated from college and are now moving out of state to take their first jobs or attend graduate school?

Erikson's theory is about how individual growth is entwined with social factors and events. Society helps us develop skills that in return make us more mature.

Those with BPD have difficulty regulating their emotions and can be very self-destructive. But there is promising treatment for those suffering from this disorder.

Anxiety is a term used to describe the normal feelings that people experience when either faced with danger, a threat, or when they become stressed.

If you're under 60 and have had migraine headaches, TIAs (brief mini-strokes) and a parent who had a stroke, your doctor should be thinking about CADASIL.

Passive-aggressive people express their anger and resentment toward others in passive ways because they feel that they cannot show their feelings overtly.

Lists of risk factors vary by source. A study published by the American Psychological Association reviewed more than 300 articles assessing various risk factors.

Crohn's Diease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two most common types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Painfully shy and sensitive to rejection, those with Avoidant PD generally feel inferior to others and often choose loneliness over the risk of vulnerability.

Bipolar disorder involves dramatic shifts in moods. Once diagnosed they can be easily managed. This article will focus on signs, symptoms and managemen

Helping children to develop basic learning skills can be fun. The activities described in this great series of books can be easily included into everyday routines.

Reckless adolescent sexuality can stem from incomplete brain development, misplaced beliefs, or depression in the teenager, making them indifferent to harmful patterns.

Clinical Depression is a serious illness. It's important to know which form/type you're dealing with.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a dangerous mental illness.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) explains the symptoms required to be diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.

This article is part two in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders with a focus on Borderline Personality Disorder.

Emotional abuse is one of the most unrecognized and overlooked psychological problems today. We must become more aware of its existence so as to stop it from spreading.

The cure for rosacea remains elusive. There is reason for hope that jojoba oil will relieve rosacea symptoms.

Our prehistoric ancestors were lucky to live past their twenties and suffered from hard physical work and recurring ailments.

Learn about some of the unconscious negative driving forces in life. Find out how to make changes and start to live with a positive purpose that brings happiness.

Panic attacks can occur independently or as feature of other anxiety disorders. There are methods that help diminish symptoms or to possibly overcome panic episodes.

The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not a new psychological construct. In previous centuries it was called "egotism" or "megalomania". It is an extreme form of

Each year about 230,000 men in the US develop prostate cancer. Recent studies show that men who ejaculate frequently are less likely to develop this cancer.

Introversion, or being socially withdrawn, is a normal personality trait. However, an extreme level of introversion may be symptomatic of the personality disorder SPD.

You may know (or be) someone who's a bit eccentric. But when cognitive distortions, eccentricities and isolation are disabling, it may indicate a psychological disorder.

Panic attacks or anxiety attacks can be a terrifying part of panic disorder. Treatments of both panic attacks & panic disorder are usually necessary, and not too painful.

Sleepthief's debut "The Dawnseeker" from Neurodisc Records marries the eloquent sounds of Irish and Californian electronica.

St. Francis of Assissi's date of birth is not certain, yet his impact on the Christian faith is solid.

Affecting at least 1-2% of the US population, BDD is characterized by excessive concerns over perceived appearance flaws, resulting in a marked impact on quality of life.

OCD is a common, serious anxiety disorder characterised by obsessions and/or compulsions, symptoms that can have a significant impact on function.

There are basically four types of lupus erythematosus (LE). The disease is also considered to be of the inflammatory and rheumatic type.

Teens may respond to a scientific approach that explains the detrimental effect that alcohol can have upon the young and maturing brain.

Schizophrenia is considered by some to be part of a "schizophrenic spectrum" of mental illness, which also includes Schizotypal and Schizoid Personality Disorder.

The secret of jojoba oil's effectiveness for both dry and oily skin is its similarity to sebum, the body's own natural skin protentant.

When the old Chiefs negotiated the treaty right for education it was done to guarantee the future for their children and those yet unborn.

Sufferers of 1 of the 11 types of personality disorders in DSM-IV can experience unhappiness or feel judged. Answering "What is a personality disorder?" can help.

Muscular dystrophies include a number of disorders that damage skeletal muscles, leading to a loss of strength, muscle wasting, and disabilities.

Knowing the acne 101, the acne basics, is important to learn how to effectively treat acne in its varied clinical presentations and avoid complications like acne scars.

As the song goes, everybody needs somebody to lean on. However, those with dependent personalities have debilitating insecurity that affects every aspect of their lives.

A resume with employment gaps or short term jobs may seem like a bad thing. But properly handling a history of short term work may actually lead to a successful job hunt.

Many of us desire the admiration of others, but Histrionic personalities have an unhealthy need for constant attention and engage in outrageous behavior to get it.

Good conversation is an art. When out with friends, it's nice to have some ideas for small talk, table topics, and good conversation starters at hand.

Well-endowed with CGI special effects, J.J. Abrams' action-driven sci-fi adventure isn't the campy Star Trek dedicated Trekkers know, but, nonetheless, will love.

Despite their hard work and the best of intentions, a family undergoes a quiet upheaval in "Only Goodness," demonstrating a unifying theme of Lahiri's Unaccustomed Earth.

Alcoholics who are suspicious, distrustful or jealous are difficult to live with, whether drinking or sober. Here are some tips for surviving in such a household.

Maya Angelou is widely known as a poet. However, her oral delivery of a story is raw with energy and rich with endless passion.

The "paranoid" in PPD doesn't generally refer to a person with delusions or psychosis, but rather to someone who is constantly suspicious and distrustful of others.

Although schizophrenics may view their abnormal perceptions and paranoid beliefs as perfectly rational, their behavior often appears out-of-pace and bizarre to others.

'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' is a feel-good novel, definitely worthy of literary merit and a good summer read.