disorder

The spectrum of Mental Health disorders is incredibly vast; we showcase the multitude of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior.

Angry Kids: Oppositional Defiant Disorder in the School Setting
This piece is the 12th in a collaborative series by multiple Vocal creators intended to raise awareness of mental health issues. The prologue that introduces the series was written by Courtney Capone and can be found here. The 11th piece was written by Ella Dorman and can be found here: What is Narcissism? The next one, on the topic of Depression, will be written by Paula Shablo whose profile is here!
By A. Name4 years ago in Psyche
Social (Anxiety) Butterflies
I have never been a fan of small talk. Even as a child, I wanted to skip right past the hey how are you, how's the weather and jump right into who their favorite dinosaur was and why. I could learn a lot more about a person by their favorite dinosaur anyway, not how cloudy the sky was. Meeting new people was often anxiety causing then, just as it is now. I'd much prefer if people gave me details about a new person I was meeting, and things we might have in common.
By Josey Pickering4 years ago in Psyche
What is Narcissism?
Disclosure: This piece is about mental health awareness and the struggle many people face every day. It is not meant to be a diagnostic tool or give any medical advice whatsoever. Every individual has their own story and their own treatment plan, so even if you see part of yourself in this piece, it's vital that you seek the help of a trained professional. It IS okay not to be okay.
By E.G.4 years ago in Psyche
How to tell the difference between a Narcissist and a Psychopath
It is easy to distinguish between stereotypical narcissists from psychopaths. These are the main differences: Antisocial vs. Prosocial
By Sergio Castellanos4 years ago in Psyche
Respect in EMS
“Survival of the fittest,” quipped the hard-drinking, burger-devouring, reckless-driving EMT as he stepped over the 18-year-old overdose victim’s body. Back in the ambulance, he imitated the vernacular of the low-income family of the girl we’d tried to save. Then he looked at his watch impatiently. Lunchtime. The girl had died vomiting out of her nose in front of her mother, and the EMT just wanted lunch. “I have no sympathy for addicts,” said the EMT. “They do it to themselves.”
By Samantha Marin4 years ago in Psyche
Psychiatric Problems or How We Relate to Mental Disorders
The term "mental health problem" covers a wide range of psychological and psychiatric symptoms and conditions. The name itself is generally avoided by specialists, being considered an additional cause of stigmatization of people suffering from mental disorders.
By Lilly Boyd4 years ago in Psyche
Imposter Syndrome: About the Constant Fear of Being Exposed as Incompetent
Have you ever felt like an impostor? As if you don't deserve the place or position you hold? As if your accomplishments are not due to you, but to luck or the fact that you were in the right place at the right time?
By Lilly Boyd4 years ago in Psyche
Broken Gears
I set myself down, ready to write. The gears in my mind spinning so fast you can barely see them - Mind ablaze with colourful chaos; a plethora of stories and characters, emotions and expression, waiting to burst out - to fill the world with its beauty.
By Emily Kitty4 years ago in Psyche
Females with Autism: Our journey
preface terms for Autism It’s important to note that as of the latest version of the DSM (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Currently version DSM-5), all diagnoses for all forms of Autism, such as Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Classic Autism, et al., have now been placed under one umbrella term: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
By Ellie Hopwood4 years ago in Psyche
The Rumination Room
The first time the concept of rumination was introduced to me – as something not concerning bovine digestion – I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
By Marie McGrath4 years ago in Psyche
My Two Faces
I awoke again this morning, my head was pounding over and over again. My thoughts are scrambled, my mind is in a fog. I grab my glasses off the nightstand that sets next to my bed and pull the chord on the lamp to turn it off. I bought the lamp at a flea market several years ago because it was simple it was relaxing, it didn’t stand out. I keep the lamp on all night and turn it off in the morning because it keeps them a little calmer when they are not in the dark.
By Diana Coor4 years ago in Psyche
Shining Water
I was standing in a cabin, everything was worn and old like from the 1800's. The atmosphere was crisp. I looked down at my left and saw a shining pool of water. It looked glorious.
By Billy Gray4 years ago in Psyche