There are 10 personality disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Personality disorders are persistent, rigid behavioral patterns that affect daily functioning. While the symptoms can be mild or severe, many people with personality...
Ketamine infusions are being used to treat a variety of mental health conditions including; severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, and others. MedCircle host, Kyle Kittleson, and MedCircle Head of Content, Brigid McCuen, each received a ketamine infusion treatment and...
Do you feel anxious all the time? Do you struggle with panic attacks? Does it seem like you can’t stop the worry no matter how hard you try? You’re not alone. Research shows that over one-third of American adults meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder at some point...
Symptoms of depression can make it hard to do just about anything. Many people report having trouble getting out of bed, feeling lethargic, or absently going through the motions of the day. They may be sad, or simply feel numb and detached from things that used to be...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by an unstable sense of self, an extreme fear of abandonment, and difficulties with relationships. In addition, there is a pervasive sense of identity disturbance- people lack awareness of who they are, and they...
If you believe you have narcissistic traits or are living with narcissistic personality disorder, you might feel angry, confused, or even hopeless. While there is now more awareness about narcissism, most resources empower other people to set boundaries or leave the...
We all need to feel comfortable in expressing ourselves and being vulnerable with others. But how do we ensure this need for safety? When navigating discourse, safe spaces aim to offer non-judgmental zones, whereas brave spaces encourage some conflict and dialogue....
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)...