Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D. — Medical Reviewer

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Delusional Disorder

Someone with delusional disorder will have trouble differentiating between imagination and reality. It is a psychotic disorder that can last a month or more.

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Discover how the WAIS assesses adult cognitive abilities through five key indices, offering insight into overall intellectual functioning.

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Psychosocial Stressors Associated With Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Discover how environmental factors influence Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and identify key stressors that can intensify its symptoms.

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The Link Between Ecstasy Use and Depression

Discover how MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, affects mood and may increase the risk of depression with continued use.

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Transformative Benefits of Completing Drug Rehab

Explore the benefits of drug rehab, from breaking addiction and understanding triggers to building healthy habits and setting boundaries.

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How Mindfulness Enhances Your Daily Life

Learn how mindfulness reduces stress, improves focus, regulates emotions, boosts relationships, and fosters happiness.

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Brain Stimulation Therapy for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Learn how dopamine dysfunction in Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects attention and impulse control, with treatments like medication and brain stimulation.

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Tracking Anger and Identifying Triggers

Discover how an anger journal tracks moods, identifies triggers, and improves emotional regulation for stress reduction.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Eating Disorders

Explore how Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders involve obsessive behaviors, with OCD driven by fear and eating disorders by body image.

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Life Expectancy in Schizoaffective Disorder

Some studies have shown that individuals with schizoaffective disorder may have a reduced life expectancy, but there are several factors that can contribute…

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Self-Care for Mental Health

Explore self-help and self-care approaches for mental health, including practical strategies and when professional support may help.

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Mood Episodes in Depression

Learn how depressive episodes, with low mood and fatigue, are triggered and managed through lifestyle changes and professional treatment.

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Pseudodementia

Pseudodementia is a set of symptoms that occurs in people with certain mental health conditions like depression, but is distinct from neurocognitive dementia.

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The Three Levels of Personality Organization

Explore how Kernberg's model defines neurotic, borderline, and psychotic personality levels to aid in diagnosing personality disorders.

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Paroxetine (Paxil)

Paroxetine is an antidepressant used to treat anxiety disorder, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a number of other mental health disorders.

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Amisulpride (Solian)

Amisulpride (Solian) is an antipsychotic medication used to treat positive symptoms of schizophrenia and other conditions with symptoms of psychosis.

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Flurazepam (Dalmane)

Flurazepam (Dalmane) is an anti-anxiety drug that treats insomnia and restlessness. Learn more about how it is used, interactions, and more.

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Asperger's Syndrome

Asperger’s Syndrome is a developmental condition that occurs in children from a young age. Symptoms include difficulty socializing and obsessive behavior.

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Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)

Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) is an antipsychotic drug used to treat positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Learn more about how it is used, interactions, and more.

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Oxazepam (Serax)

Oxazepam, commonly prescribed as Serax, is a benzodiazepine that is used to treat symptoms of anxiety disorder and in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal.

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Prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine is an antipsychotic medication used to treat symptoms of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.

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Perphenazine

Perphenazine is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia as well as symptoms of borderline personality disorder, major depression, and delusional disorder.

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The Difference Between Asocial and Antisocial

Asocial and antisocial behavior and personalities are often linked due to their similarities, but there are some key differences between the two.

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe type of premenstrual syndrome with a range of symptoms. Find out more about PMDD, including treatments, here.

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Life Expectancy in Schizophrenia

Studies have shown that people with schizophrenia have lower life expectancies than those without. Find out how you can better manage your condition here.

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How to Handle BPD Rage

It can be difficult to cope with the symptoms of BPD rage. Read here to find out more about what its triggers, causes, and how to deal with it.

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Autism Scripting

Autism scripting refers to repetitive speech and behavior seen in many people with autism spectrum disorder. Find out more about autism scripting here.

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Triggers of BPD Episodes

There are many things that could trigger an episode of borderline personality disorder (BPD), including failure, rejection, and loneliness. Find out more here.

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How Depression Affects Marital Relationships

Discover how depression affects marriage, causing stress and dissatisfaction, and why communication and support are vital for recovery.

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Sulpiride

Sulpiride is an antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia and stress disorders. Learn more about how it is used, interactions, and more.

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Isocarboxazid

Isocarboxazid is an antidepressant medication sometimes used to treat depression and some other mental disorders, but users should be aware of side effects.

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Conduct Disorder

Conduct disorder is a childhood mental health illness. Children with conduct disorder can be aggressive, and have difficulty controlling emotions or impulses.

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Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)

Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine medication that is often used in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. Learn more about it here.

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Risperidone (Risperdal)

Risperidone (Risperdal) is an atypical antipsychotic prescription medication commonly used to treat schizophrenia, autism, and bipolar.

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Hyperfixation

Hyperfixation is when someone becomes so focused on an enjoyable task or hobby that they may neglect other important tasks, and is often linked to Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Zuclopenthixol

Zuclopenthixol is an antipsychotic drug used to treat positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Learn more about how it is used, interactions, and more.

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Triazolam (Halcion)

Triazolam (Halcion) is an anti-anxiety drug used to treat conditions such as Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Learn more about how it is used, interactions, and more.

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The 333 Rule for Anxiety

There are various strategies individuals can use to help cope with anxiety. One of these methods is the 333 rule.

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The Link Between Gastric Disorders and Anxiety

Discover how the gut-brain axis connects gut health to anxiety, influencing disorders like IBS, GERD, and Crohn's disease.

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Signs of a Narcissistic Sociopath

Narcissist sociopaths use various methods of emotional manipulation to get what they want, so being aware of the warning signs is important. Find out more here.

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Compulsive Honesty

Learn how obsessive-compulsive disorder causes intrusive thoughts and compulsions, affecting relationships, and how treatment helps manage it.

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Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia is an irrational fear of confined spaces, and when triggered can lead to panic attacks.

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Delusional Disorder

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Psychosocial Stressors Associated With Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

The Link Between Ecstasy Use and Depression

Transformative Benefits of Completing Drug Rehab

How Mindfulness Enhances Your Daily Life

Brain Stimulation Therapy for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Tracking Anger and Identifying Triggers

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Eating Disorders

Life Expectancy in Schizoaffective Disorder

Self-Care for Mental Health

Mood Episodes in Depression

Pseudodementia

The Three Levels of Personality Organization

Paroxetine (Paxil)

Amisulpride (Solian)

Flurazepam (Dalmane)

Asperger's Syndrome

Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)

Oxazepam (Serax)

Prochlorperazine

Perphenazine

The Difference Between Asocial and Antisocial

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Life Expectancy in Schizophrenia

How to Handle BPD Rage

Autism Scripting

Triggers of BPD Episodes

How Depression Affects Marital Relationships

Sulpiride

Isocarboxazid

Conduct Disorder

Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)

Risperidone (Risperdal)

Hyperfixation

Zuclopenthixol

Triazolam (Halcion)

The 333 Rule for Anxiety

The Link Between Gastric Disorders and Anxiety

Signs of a Narcissistic Sociopath

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Compulsive Honesty

Claustrophobia