There are two main kinds of bipolar disorder: Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder. The biggest difference between them is whether the person has had a manic episode or not because bipolar disorder has manic and depressive episodes as symptoms of bipolar disorder. Tests for bipolar disorder pathophysiology are essential to get effective and […]
Who or what is a psychopath? Learn more about the concept of psychopathy, the use of the term “psychopath,” and psychopathic personality disorder (vs. antisocial personality disorder defined in DSM-V and DSM-V-TR). What is a psychopathic personality disorder? Individuals with psychopathic personality disorder tend to lack empathy or concern for other’s rights and feelings; however,
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavior disorder that affects children and adolescents. Five to fifteen percent of all school-age children have Oppositional Defiant Disorder, similar to the better known Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Its symptoms mirror normal childhood behavior that becomes a problem of excess. While ADHD is characterized by excess hyperactivity, impulsiveness, or inattention,
