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Key Takeaways: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) affects men and women at similar rates, but BPD in men is often overlooked or misdiagnosed due to differences in symptom expression and lower help-seeking behaviors. Men with BPD are more likely to exhibit externalizing symptoms such as impulsivity, intense anger, substance abuse, aggression,
Key Takeaways: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) involves emotional instability, intense relationships, fear of abandonment, and symptoms like mood swings and impulsive behavior. Effective communication with someone with BPD centers on empathy, validation, calmness, and active listening. Setting clear boundaries, using “I” statements, and avoiding triggering language help reduce conflict and
Key Takeaways: Unipolar depression is major depression: Clinically, the terms unipolar depression and major depression (Major Depressive Disorder, MDD) are used interchangeably to describe the same condition—a persistent depressive state without mania. Core symptoms involve prolonged low mood: People with unipolar/major depression experience persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities,
Key Takeaways: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious, common condition: It goes beyond “baby blues” and affects approximately 1 in 6–7 women after childbirth, with symptoms like persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, and difficulty bonding with the baby. PPD impacts both mothers and families: Untreated PPD can interfere with daily functioning,
Key Takeaways: High-functioning depression exists and can be hard to spot: It’s a form of persistent depressive disorder where individuals manage daily responsibilities while struggling internally with ongoing sadness, low energy, and other depressive symptoms. It is treatable: With the right support, high-functioning depression can be managed effectively through therapies
Key Takeaways: Treatment-resistant anxiety persists despite standard care: This condition occurs when anxiety symptoms remain severe even after multiple attempts with common treatments like therapy and medication. Multiple factors contribute to resistance: Genetics, co-occurring mental health disorders, misdiagnosis, lifestyle factors, and individual biological differences can all prevent anxiety treatments from
Key Takeaways: Improved quality of life: Anxiety treatment can significantly reduce symptoms like excessive worry and fear, allowing individuals to enjoy everyday activities more fully. Enhanced coping skills: Through therapy and personalized care, individuals learn practical strategies and relaxation techniques to better manage stress and anxiety triggers. Better relationships and
Key Takeaways: Anxiety ranges from normal to disorder: Anxiety is a common emotional response, but when worry, fear, and unease are persistent, excessive, and disruptive, it may qualify as an anxiety disorder requiring professional diagnosis and care. Not all anxiety is a disability: Simply feeling anxious does not automatically make
Key Takeaways: Build a strong therapeutic relationship: Establish trust and rapport with your counselor to create a safe space for sharing and progress. Communicate honestly and set realistic goals: Open communication helps tailor treatment, while achievable goals support motivation and measurable progress. Practice self-care and patience: Incorporating self-care activities and
Key Takeaways: Comprehensive depression care in NJ: Footprints to Recovery offers personalized treatment plans for major and persistent depressive disorders to help individuals improve mood, manage symptoms, and regain functioning. Evidence-based therapies: Treatment includes psychotherapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and other approaches, often combined with medication management