Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) An anxiety disorder that develops in reaction to physical injury or severe mental or emotional distress, such as…
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Major Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Major Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) A pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of…
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Hippocampus A portion of the brain involved in creating and filing new memories. Related terms: Hippocampal Part of: Brain, Limbic System Hippocampus…
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Borderline Personality Disorder
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Borderline Personality Disorder A serious mental illness marked by unstable moods and impulsive behavior. About Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder (BPD)…
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Tests
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Tests Disorder that begins in childhood, but can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying…
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Amygdala The ‘s “fear hub,” which helps activate the fight-or-flight response and is also involved in emotions and memory. Related terms: Amygdaloid…
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The Options and Obstacles to Treating Heroin Addiction
by PBS June 8, 2016Five years ago, 6 percent of the people who entered the Staten Island YMCA’s substance abuse treatment program were addicted to heroin. Today, it’s 30 percent. “The largest percentage of people that come to us, the substance that they’re most often using is heroin,” says the program’s executive director, Jacqueline Filis. “It was a slow […]
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A Med Student Decides To Be Upfront About Her Mental Issues
by explainingmedicine June 8, 2016i Giselle is pursuing a career in family medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. For her, hiding her problems with anxiety and depression was not an option. Amanda Aronczyk/WNYC hide caption toggle caption Amanda Aronczyk/WNYC Giselle is pursuing a career in family medicine at the University of Wisconsin School […]