Mental Health and Psychometrics Blog

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How reliable are personality disorder diagnoses?

The reliability of personality disorder diagnoses can vary depending on several factors, including the specific disorder being diagnosed, the training and experience of the clinician making the diagnosis, and the assessment tools and methods...

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What are the red flags that your mental health is declining?

Recognizing declining mental health involves monitoring various signs: Persistent Sadness like feeling profoundly down after a recent breakup; Sleep Disturbances such as chronic insomnia, where you can’t fall asleep despite exhaustion; Appetite Changes like an unexpected loss of interest in...

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Can mental health affect physical health?

Mental health has a profound impact on physical well-being, and this connection is evident through various examples: Stress: Persistent stress can lead to the release of hormones like cortisol, increasing the risk of hypertension...

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Can Exploratory Factor Analysis(EFA) be used if a questionnaire has already been developed with sets of items to measure particular constructs/latent variables?

In my opinion, when you have developed a questionnaire to measure a particular construct, you selected the items on the basis of some theoretical background. Therefore, you first can apply Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)...

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How do people with bipolar disorder affect school?

Bipolar disorder can have a significant impact on a person’s school experience. It can lead to academic performance fluctuations, attendance issues, concentration problems, social challenges, and stress. Medication side effects and the stigma surrounding...

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What causes extreme mood swings during perimenopause?

Extreme mood swings during perimenopause are primarily caused by hormonal fluctuations, including changes in estrogen and progesterone levels, which impact neurotransmitters and mood regulation in the brain. Other factors such as sleep disturbances, stress,...