This month, trained fighter and author Carla Hoch discusses the differences (and similarities) between a psychopath and a ...

If you notice that their stories change slightly each time they tell them or that they always seem to be at the center of ...

Neurological disorders are disorders that affect the central nervous system or the peripheral nervous systems and can impair the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve or neuromuscular function.

Conversion disorder is a psychiatric condition in which a person has neurological symptoms affecting movement or the senses, like paralysis or blindness, with no physiological cause. In the past, such ...

When the defendant, who has now been diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder – known informally as sociopathy – began assaulting her, she asked to leave, and he replied “not yet”.

including a sealed defense motion to take the death penalty off the table that cited autism spectrum disorder. Other sealed motions include one on whether the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath" can be ...

ADHD and bipolar disorder have some overlapping symptoms, which can make diagnosis difficult. But symptoms of ADHD tend to appear before the age of 12. Bipolar disorder may start later.

The term “pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs)” was used by the medical community to describe developmental delays in children, including problems with socializing and communicating ...

Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is defined by detachment in personal relationships, a limited range of emotional expressions, and a solitary lifestyle. Some people with SPD may be at higher risk ...

Dissociative identity disorder is a condition that is inaccurately portrayed by Hollywood. Mental health clinicians need more training on its assessment and treatment.