Month: February 2017

Olfactory Reference Syndrome: Somatic Delusions

Olfactory Reference Syndrome: Somatic Delusions

Olfactory Reference syndrome (ORS) has been defined in the DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition) as a somatic delusion characterized by the intense belief that one is malodorous. These delusions often lead sufferers to believe others are being offended by the odor …

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Helping Teenagers To Cope With Suicidal Thoughts

Helping Teenagers To Cope With Suicidal Thoughts

The topic of suicide was once very taboo in our society. It was so taboo that the topic remained buried beneath other, less important topics. But for adolescents in today’s society, the topic is no longer taboo, at least for them. If the topi is …