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Behavioral health information you can trust, verified by clinicians.

What are other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED)?

OSFED describes disordered eating behaviors that don’t meet the criteria for another eating disorder.

What is “just right” OCD, and how is it treated?

“Just right” OCD causes significant distress when things are out of order or imperfect.

What is applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy?

ABA therapy can help children with autism through positive reinforcement.

Understanding malignant narcissism

People with malignant narcissism show symptoms of both NPD and ASPD.

What is pica? Causes, symptoms, and treatment options

Pica is an eating disorder that causes people to eat non-food items.

Understanding communal narcissism

People with communal narcissism appear kind and giving, but they tend to have selfish intentions.

What is ARFID? Causes, symptoms, and treatment options

ARFID causes anxiety around food and eating, but it’s different from being a picky eater.

What is classic narcissistic personality disorder?

Although NPD can be challenging to treat, therapy can help people manage their symptoms.

What is trauma bonding? Identifying the signs and four ways to recover

You may be in a trauma bond if you are emotionally attached to someone who causes you harm.

How does sleep affect mental health? Five expert tips to get better sleep

Sleep is a powerful tool for improving your mental health.

How to stop catastrophizing

Catastrophic thinking causes people to consistently expect the worst.

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Therapist Spotlight: Ashley Ayala, LMFT

Meet Ashley Ayala, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with Rula.