What is Psychological Testing and Assessment

What is Psychological Testing and Assessment? A Complete Guide

There have been many questions raised about What is Psychological Testing and Assessment? Psychological testing and assessment can be used by a qualified mental health professional to try to understand how a person thinks, feels, behaves and operates in his or her daily life. It can be helpful to know about the symptoms, be able…

How to Manage Anxiety Without Medication

How to Manage Anxiety Without Medication

Anxiety can impact your thoughts, body, sleep, relationships and day-to-day life. There are steps you can take to manage anxiety without medications. There are several breathwork, exercise, sleep, mindfulness, healthy habit and support practices that can help to alleviate the impact of anxiety. For some individuals, it is sufficient to use these techniques to control…

How to Choose the Right IOP Program

How to Choose the Right IOP Program: A Practical Guide

When it comes to battling depression, or anxiety, getting mental health care can be intimidating, especially when you need more care than you can receive in weekly therapy, not in the hospital. When deciding on how to choose the right intensive outpatient program, take into account the level of care offered, treatment method, treatment schedule,…

Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding the Differences

Individuals who want to know about narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder typically search for answers as to why they have these difficult emotions, what is going wrong in their relationship, or why their behavior is so erratic. While different disorders they can have some similar traits, such as difficulties in relationships, emotional symptoms…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder: Skills, Benefits, and What to Expect

It can be challenging to live with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Strong emotions, fear of abandonment, impulsiveness, relationship issues and rapid mood swings can make life harder. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an effective form of psychotherapy that teaches patients to manage their emotions, work on their relationship skills, reduce destructive behaviors, and help them…

What Brain Differences Occur in Borderline Personality Disorder

What Brain Differences Occur in Borderline Personality Disorder?

If you have ever wondered what is different in the brain of someone with a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), then the short answer is that there are differences in some brain areas and networks that process emotion, regulate impulse, are associated with self-awareness, and react to stressful situations. The outcomes don’t necessarily imply permanent brain…

Types of Borderline Personality Disorder

Types of Borderline Personality Disorder: A Complete Guide

If you’ve been researching the types of borderline personality disorder, you may have heard of the four types of BPD or subtypes. These classifications may provide a notion of the different components of borderline personality disorder (BPD) that people may display.  However, a note of caution: The four common types are not acknowledged as entitling…

Psychiatric Medication Management

Psychiatric Medication Management: What to Expect, Benefits, and More

If symptoms like depression, anxiety, mood swings or difficulty with concentration start to interfere with daily life, medication management by a psychiatrist may be helpful to learn about medications and monitor their impact on you. The medications that are used at WellMind Therapy Center are based on a variety of factors including your symptoms, your…

Borderline Personality Disorder ICD 10

Borderline Personality Disorder ICD 10: Code, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

You’re in search of borderline personality disorder ICD 10, possibly the medical term for diagnosing this or perhaps just to learn the meaning of it. ICD-10-CM Code F60.3 is the U.S. Code for Borderline personality disorder. However, there are some differences in the way that ICD-10 and ICD-10-CM have organized the diagnosis, which can help…

Bipolar Disorder vs. Borderline Personality Disorder

Bipolar Disorder vs. Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding the Difference

You may be searching for bipolar disorder vs borderline personality disorder, and you’re wondering why they’re so similar. Both can trigger intense emotions, impulsiveness, relationship issues and significant mood swings. However, they are not the same conditions, but have different patterns, causes and ways of looking after them. Being familiar with those differences may be…