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Written by Staff
February 27, 2023
According to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatry Association, 2013), individuals exposed to a severe traumatic event(s), whether directly or indirectly, may develop a mental health condition known as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A traumatic event is defined as exposure to:...
Written by Staff
January 26, 2023
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a significant mental health condition actively being researched. Researchers believe that genetic factors, environmental factors, and brain function cause BPD. BPD is more common if there is a family history; however, anyone can develop BPD. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) describes this personality disorder as a condition with a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image and affects, and impulsivity that occurs by adulthood (American Psychiatric Association, 2022). Individuals affected by BPD experience symptoms that fall into the following categories:...
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
April 22, 2022
Forensic psychologists play an essential role in the court systems. They aim to inform and educate the trier of fact. Once qualified in court, forensic psychologists serve in the role of expert witnesses....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
March 29, 2022
The courts and legal system have relied upon expert witnesses in mental health fields since the 18th century. In California, under evidence code 720, a person is qualified to testify as an expert if they have specialized knowledge, skill, experience, education, or training sufficient enough to qualify them as an expert in a said subject area relevant to their testimony....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
February 26, 2022
To address this jail and prison overcrowding problem while simultaneously addressing mental health needs, local and state officials across the country have proposed various jail-based diversion programs....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
January 26, 2022
Children are tasked with learning new skills during every stage of development. And some children may struggle and encounter difficulties in mastering new sets of skills. Difficulties can be attributed to numerous reasons and often a combination of reasons....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
December 28, 2021
If a defendant’s mental health affects their way of thinking or behaving during a trial, the judge, prosecutor, or defense attorney can seek competency to stand trial assessment....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
December 23, 2021
Contrary to popular belief, there is no single test or checklist for diagnosing ADHD. Indeed, it is a complex neurobehavioral diagnosis and often misdiagnosed. To that end, ADHD shares many symptoms with other disorders, such as PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
December 7, 2021
A learning disability is characterized as a disorder that affects an individual's cognitive processes, such as reading, writing, math, and motor skills. The early signs of learning disabilities are identifiable or diagnosed typically in a school environment,...
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
November 18, 2021
A learning disability is described as a disorder in the basic psychological processes that interfere with a person’s ability to listen, think, speak, read, spell, or do mathematical calculations....