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Depression & Perfectionism

Gateway Foundation

Perfectionism personality traits aren’t considered a disorder but rather a vulnerability factor that increases a person’s chance of developing depression and other psychological problems like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and even addiction. Self-Defeating Behaviors.

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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Here are some differential diagnoses to consider in the evaluation of gambling disorder: Substance use disorders: Substance use disorders, such as alcohol or drug addiction, may co-occur with gambling disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.

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Members in the News – August 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Granet , licensed clinical social worker at The OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California wonders. A prevalent issue born from a blend of anxiety and life experience is assumption-making. This tendency is succinctly captured in the adage, “When you assume, you make an __ out of you and me.”