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Key Takeaways A BPD diagnosis requires meeting at least 5 of the 9 DSM-5 criteria, with symptoms appearing across multiple contexts and starting by early adulthood. The core symptoms include intense fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, identity instability, impulsive behaviors, and recurrent self-harm or suicidal behavior. Extreme mood swings, ...

Study Reveals America’s Loneliest Men

For a man who grew up hearing “man up,” admitting “I’m lonely” can feel like breaking an unwritten rule. He might happily ask a friend for help moving a couch, yet hesitate to mention that he’s struggling in the apartment once everyone has gone home.

Key Takeaways Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) mood swings are brief and intense, usually triggered by interpersonal events and resolving within hours rather than days. Left unmanaged, these swings fuel impulsive choices, strained relationships, and exhaustion that loops back and feeds the next emotional surge. Five Dialectical Behavior Therapy (D...

AMFM Healthcare is proud to share that Dr. Meghan Marcum, PsyD, Chief Psychologist, was featured in Parade in an article exploring habits that may seem negative but can reflect strong self-awareness. Dr. Marcum explains that self-awareness involves understanding your thoughts, emotions, and actions, and that it can look different for every person.

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Key Takeaways Delusions of grandeur are false, unshakable beliefs about one’s power, identity, or importance, and they stay fixed even when reality clearly contradicts them. The seven most common patterns include believing you are a famous person, possess a secret ability, have a divine connection, are immune to harm, or hold world-changing intelligence. ...