While it’s normal for children to have a few tantrums and for young adolescents to act out, invasive and persistently defiant behavior may be a sign of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). ODD is often misunderstood and simply seen as a result of bad parenting or a flawed personality trait. Here, we’ll shed light on oppositional …
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When someone – especially a young person – is struggling with their mental health, support and understanding are key to helping them feel seen, loved, and heard. Society has come a long way, and mental illness is no longer seen as alien. Even with all this acknowledgement and awareness, stigmas and common misconceptions continue to …
All over the world, teenagers struggle with the intense emotions of adolescence. For some young people, this period can cause a lot of emotional distress, not only for them but for their family and friends. Teen narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is showing a sharp increase globally; individuals with NPD are characterised by all-consuming thoughts of …
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Individuality makes life fascinating, and that goes for our personalities, too. No two humans share the same personality, enabling us to learn from others. Our personality determines how we engage with others, what motivates us, and how we respond to challenges. Some aspects are inherited through our genes, whilst our life experiences mould others. Personality …
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