Clinical psychologist and MedCircle Certified Educator, Dr. Ramani, sat down with Kendall Jenner to discuss social anxiety on Vogue's YouTube Channel. You can watch that interview here. In the follow-up interview below, MedCircle Host Kyle Kittleson and Dr. Ramani...
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) refers to a specific type of cognitive-behavioral treatment. ERP includes exposing oneself to certain stimuli and, subsequently, avoiding compulsive behaviors when triggered. This therapy is one of the gold standards for treating...
The word narcissist is frequently used to describe people who are egotistical or selfish. But this label is probably thrown around more than it should be, as the traits of true narcissism may indicate a serious underlying issue. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)...
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can happen when someone experiences a traumatic event. PTSD refers to a cluster of physical and emotional symptoms that can affect someone’s overall well-being. Research shows that PTSD affects...
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults experiences a mental health condition during an average year. Additionally, about half of Americans will meet the criteria for a mental health condition at some point during their lifetime. Many people struggle with their conditions in...
Anorexia is both an eating disorder and a mental illness. It’s the third-highest chronic illness among adolescents. A life-threatening disease, research shows that the mortality rate associated with anorexia is 12x higher than the death rate of all other causes of...
Enmeshment refers to a dysfunctional relationship pattern lacking clear or healthy boundaries. The level of closeness often becomes constraining and detrimental. Over time, this pattern can result in mental health problems, developmental delays, and serious problems...
Three types of trauma include; acute trauma, chronic trauma, and complex trauma. There are additional types and subtypes that can affect everyone differently. Research shows that approximately 60% of adults indicate a history of abuse or difficult family issues during...
Orthorexia refers to the obsession with eating healthy food. Although the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) does not officially recognize orthorexia as a clinical eating disorder, it shares many similarities with other conditions like...
While it’s normal for parents and caregivers to feel worried about their child’s health and well-being, postpartum anxiety refers to a constant feeling of paranoia or dread. This experience extends beyond the typical fears of a child’s safety. In some cases, it...