Play Therapy is a form of psychotherapy primarily used with children. It utilizes play—children’s natural medium of…
A Phobia is an intense, persistent, and disproportionate fear of a specific object, situation, or activity, leading…
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) was once an umbrella term in the DSM-IV to describe a group of…
Paranoia involves persistent, irrational suspicions or mistrust of others. It can range from mild, transient paranoia (e.g.,…
Panic Disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and ongoing worry about having additional attacks or…
A Panic Attack is a sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within…
Oxytocin is a hormone and neuropeptide associated with social bonding, trust, and emotional regulation. Sometimes called the…
Overthinking, also called ruminating or excessive worry, is a tendency to dwell on or dissect thoughts, problems,…
Overgeneralization is a cognitive distortion in which a single negative event or experience is interpreted as a…
Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with “pure” or “clean” eating. Although not formally recognized in the DSM…