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What Depression Actually Looks Like

A new series of studies shows just how hard it can be to recognize depression—especially when we let our ideas of what a typical depressed person looks like affect our judgments.

A new series of studies shows just how hard it can be to recognize depression—especially when we let our ideas of what a typical depressed person looks like affect our judgments.

Thinking About the Consensus Definition of Misophonia

Does the consensus definition of misophonia hit the mark? What do you think?

Does the consensus definition of misophonia hit the mark? What do you think?

Online Shopping and "Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder"

Ecommerce is the new normal when it comes to shopping—but might it also contribute to an increase in "compulsive buying-shopping disorder"?

Ecommerce is the new normal when it comes to shopping—but might it also contribute to an increase in "compulsive buying-shopping disorder"?

Should Borderline Personality Disorder Still Be a Diagnosis?

Commentary: Why BPD has a "right to exist," despite some calls to the contrary.

Commentary: Why BPD has a "right to exist," despite some calls to the contrary.

What Is Complex PTSD?

I always knew I had trauma in a colloquial sense. But I didn’t think it was "real trauma." Now, I know better.

I always knew I had trauma in a colloquial sense. But I didn’t think it was "real trauma." Now, I know better.

Gaming Disorder, Revisited

Last week, Gaming Disorder was officially included in the World Health Organization's ICD-11. This article looks at some of the myths surrounding the decision.

Last week, Gaming Disorder was officially included in the World Health Organization's ICD-11. This article looks at some of the myths surrounding the decision.

Debate Over Gaming Disorder Is Not All Fun and Games

The video game industry and gamers have objected to the addition of a new gaming disorder diagnosis in the ICD-11. Do they have a point?

The video game industry and gamers have objected to the addition of a new gaming disorder diagnosis in the ICD-11. Do they have a point?

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder in ICD-11

If Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder is accepted into ICD-11, as appears likely, what does that mean for the great sex addiction debate?

If Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder is accepted into ICD-11, as appears likely, what does that mean for the great sex addiction debate?