Have you ever wondered what are the four types of OCD? Turns out, it’s a myth that there are only four types of OCD, and mental health professionals recognize up to 15 different subtypes grouped around common OCD themes. When we say OCD themes, we mean the subject around which the person’s anxieties or intrusive thoughts […]
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Experts estimate that anywhere from 1% to 2.3% of the global population suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This disorder can be devastating for people with OCD and their loved ones. Mental health professionals have come up with different subtypes of OCD to explain these differences. Each subtype revolves around a particular theme. Each theme refers to
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Depression rates are rising in Canada. A recent survey shows 4%–6% of Canadians experienced depression before 2019. After the pandemic, that figure increased to 10%. Depression is a serious mental health disorder that impacts mood and how people feel and think about themselves and others. Depression features symptoms like loss of enjoyment and extreme sadness. This disorder
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of Canada’s most common personality disorders. So what is borderline personality disorder? It often comes with an intense fear of abandonment and a poor self-image. People who suffer from this disorder feel a lot of emotional anguish. They may crave close relationships but push others away due to their intense
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects around 5.4% of Canadians. For such a relatively high prevalence, though, the general population tends to understand this condition poorly. The lack of understanding about BPD can lead people to treat these individuals with fear or ridicule. People with BPD may also overlook their symptoms as a sign that their personality
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According to the American Psychiatric Association, 9% of adults have one or more personality disorders. Personality disorders are types of mental health conditions. When left untreated, they can affect someone for life. Well-known personality disorders include narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). People with BPD often end up in relationships with people with
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Health Canada regulates the production and sale of the hemp-derivative cannabidiol (CBD). When a company’s CBD complies with Health Canada’s Cannabis Act, Canadians can buy and use it legally. Why would someone want to buy and use CBD? Many people report experiencing health benefits, such as anxiety relief, from using CBD. However, the research on CBD
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The connection between PTSD and social anxiety is well understood. Anxiety is a common reaction and continuing problem for many people who have experienced trauma. If you’re dealing with anxiety borne from trauma, understanding the link between the two will help you get your life back on track. Negative emotions aren’t useless. Did you know that
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According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 19% of Canadians screen positive for major depressive disorder (MDD). What’s more, depression rates have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some Canadians are more prone to depression symptoms than others. For example, women have a higher risk for depression than men. People between the ages
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Alcoholism affects people of all ages, races, and genders. Alcohol plays a key role in many cultures and societies today. This is why it’s so common for people to consume alcoholic beverages on a weekly or even daily basis. However, alcohol addiction forms an unhealthy dependence on the substance and can have a massive impact on
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