Schema therapy is a type of therapy that targets schemas, a term used clinically to describe maladaptive patterns of thinking that could cause someone to engage in unhealthy behavior, or to struggle ...

Maladaptive Schema Theory proposes that a set of deeply rooted cognitive–emotional patterns, known as early maladaptive schemas, develops in response to unmet core emotional needs during childhood.

What are the different personality disorders? The DSM-5 classifies the 10 main personality disorders into three clusters. Cluster A includes paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality ...

If you ever find yourself stuck in repeated cycles of negative emotion, you're not alone. More than 40% of Australians will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime. Many are linked to ...

Schema therapy is increasingly being used as a psychotherapeutic method. The focus here is on early childhood experiences and emotions that contribute to current symptoms and mental disorders. So far, ...

Here's what BPD is, what causes it, how it is treated and why there is hope for those who have it.

Paranoid personality disorder involves a persistent suspicion and mistrust of other people. This can lead to difficulties with functioning socially and in relationships. Treatment for paranoid ...