Misused psych terms: what do they actually mean?
Dr. Karen Lawson explains the meaning of psychology-related terms and diagnoses that people often dilute online or in everyday conversation.
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Does a disease impact your identity?
This is the fifth in an ongoing series by Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy summer interns, undergraduate/graduate students interested in emerging ethical issues. What are the
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How do we cope with body dysmorphia in the Zoom era?
A research psychologist at Baylor College of Medicine shares how videoconferencing may impact those with body dysmorphia.
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Tips to manage OCD during COVID-19
A psychologist at Baylor College of Medicine shares advice for managing OCD and related conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fact vs. fiction: Understanding OCD and related conditions
You may hear the term “OCD” used loosely and sometimes jokingly throughout daily life and in pop culture. But for millions of Americans, obsessive-compulsive disorder
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More than appearance concerns: What is body dysmorphic disorder?
Summertime can bring about feelings of self-consciousness. You might find yourself thinking: “How will I look at the next pool party or wedding?” But for
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Living with OCD: Perseverance, hope and my inspiration to help others
I grew up right here in Houston, enjoying the hot summers by the pool with my sister and spending my days either at school or
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