Psychologists must be cautious when naming a disorder for a client. Several mental health conditions share overlapping traits, which can increase the risk of misdiagnosis. An inaccurate diagnosis can lead to ineffective treatment, so it is essential that clinicians take the time to assess symptoms thoroughly. Our primary responsibility is to ensure that every client... Continue Reading →
“She is so bipolar”, to describe a friend who has an outburst. “He is terribly OCD about things”, to describe a coworker who will not budge on the format of a project. “What are you, anorexic?”, when a family member declines a pastry that someone has made. These are all real statements I have... Continue Reading →
If you have ever been in counseling, you may have heard your counselor refer to the “DSM” during a session. Or, even better, perhaps they have pulled out the DSM during session and have gone through specific material with you. DSM is the acronym for The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It is... Continue Reading →
Quite a few years ago, in late June, I noticed something different about the knuckles on my big toes. They were darker and somewhat callous. How strange. I assumed that perhaps the change was due to the type of sandal that I had worn throughout the greater part of the summer. I shrugged it off... Continue Reading →
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