The 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11; World Health Organization [WHO], 2018) includes an “other specified” residual category among impulse-control disorders. One ...

New research shows it can tame other addictive behaviour that uses the same pathway,” says Dr Astik Joshi, psychiatrist at ...

A friend struggling with a financially devastating divorce greeted me for lunch by saying, "At least nothing bad can happen while I'm wearing my new shoes." As a psychologist who specializes in ...

A quiet confession about using shopping as comfort — the thrill, the control, and the tiny moments of joy it brings on hard ...

This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. The only time I was ever aware of shopping compulsively was at the beginning of the pandemic, when everyone I knew was frantically stocking ...

Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) is increasingly recognised as a behavioural addiction characterized by persistent and excessive purchasing behaviours that result in significant distress, impaired ...

Who doesn’t enjoy a splurge at the local shopping mall? And with shopping apps, you can buy anything you want, with a few taps on your phone. Some call themselves “shopaholics,” or acknowledge ...