Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) can be a socially and relationally crippling disorder. It is estimated that approximately 2.5% of adults suffer from this disorder (Lampe & Malhi, 2018) and gender ...

Avoidant personality disorder causes sensitivity to rejection, criticism, and embarrassment. It may lead to avoiding social situations, a negative self-image, and an intense fear of ridicule. It's ...

A new bill would add avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder to the state’s official list of eating disorders.It is not simply “picky eating,” but a true eating disorder caused by developmental ...

Attachment styles describe how we relate to others in close relationships, especially under stress. These patterns can shape ...

Effective therapy requires noticing and learning to safely approach the feelings, thoughts, desires, fantasies, defenses, etc ...

People with avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) desire close and fulfilling relationships. At the same time, they keep distance to avoid criticism and rejection. People with AVPD tend to avoid social ...

Cluster C personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions that cause intense fearfulness, insecurity, or perfectionism. The symptoms are long-term and impact many aspects of life.

Those with a dismissive avoidant attachment style may have no desire for close relationships or actively avoid them due to past trauma. If you’ve ever taken a deep dive into the psychology of ...