Residing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Amy Shelby is a full-time Project Manager in the legal field who finds extreme satisfaction in freelance editing gigs. Having earned a B.A. in Psychology from Northwestern University, followed by an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University, Amy finds her psychological outlet working with attorneys and restores her sanity in the editing world.
Outside of perfecting the written word, Amy's passions include spending time with her beloved dog Sammy and her amazing family (she is the oldest of 5 kids, and has 5 nephews), fitness (she loves Tough Mudders), thought-provoking movies and books, crossword puzzles, and Disney World.
Borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder are mental health conditions classified as cluster B personality disorders. The symptoms, interpersonal...
Agoraphobia is a mental and behavioral disorder that can make it hard to leave your home or feel safe in...
Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where the individual fears being in places or situations from which it may...
Covert narcissism (also known as hypersensitive or vulnerable narcissism) is a class of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). People with covert...
Bipolar disorder 1 and bipolar disorder 2 are mental illnesses that last at least one week and for most of...
Lewy body dementia, which is also known as dementia with Lewy bodies, is a condition that generally occurs in older...
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder occurring in children or preteens who demonstrate defiant, angry, and argumentative behavior....
Methotrimeprazine, also known as Levomepromazine, is an antipsychotic medication that is part of the phenothiazine drug class and is primarily...
Flurazepam, often sold under the brand name Dalmane, is a benzodiazepine that is used to treat insomnia. Like other benzodiazepines,...
Zopiclone, commonly sold as Imovane or Zimovane, is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic used to treat insomnia and difficulty sleeping. Do not...
Ziprasidone is an atypical antipsychotic medicine. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia, manic phases of bipolar disorder and...
Sulpiride is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia. It's important to use this medication exactly as prescribed and to...
Venlafaxine is a medication that can be ordered by prescription only. Belonging to a family of antidepressant drugs named selected...
Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication used to treat various mental and behavioral conditions. Several medications can negatively interact with this...
Oxazepam is a benzodiazepine drug used in the treatment of anxiety disorders and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Some doctors may...
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant, typically used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children...
Amisulpride, often sold under the brand name Solian, is an antipsychotic and anti-nausea medication. It is used intravenously in smaller...
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that involves psychotic symptoms similar to those that occur with schizophrenia, such as...
Mesoridazine, also known as Serentil, is an antipsychotic medication, classified as a phenothiazine, typically used to treat schizophrenia. A number...
A specific phobia is an irrational fear of a particular object or situation that poses little or no actual danger....
Also known as a social phobia, social anxiety disorder involves an intense fear of being embarrassed or rejected during the...
Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use disorder is a substance-related disorder involving abuse or dependence on a sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic...
Paranoid personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, enduring distrust toward others. The recommended treatment approach for...
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of brain disorders caused by atrophy of the frontal and temporal lobes. The condition...
Generalized anxiety disorder is a type of anxiety disorder marked by uncontrollable, excessive worry that affects daily life in a...
Depression (also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a very common mood disorder. It is usually characterized by...
Histrionic personality disorder is a mental health condition without a single known cause, but it is believed to be related...
Clozapine, also known as Clozaril, Denzapine and Zaponex, is an antipsychotic drug mainly used to treat severe schizophrenia in adults,...
Clonazepam, commonly known as Klonopin, is a benzodiazepine that is primarily used in the treatment of panic disorder and seizures....
Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder that can lead to extreme isolation. Symptoms include panic attacks and an irrational...
Phenytoin, also called Dilantin or Phenytek, is an anticonvulsant medication, primarily used in the treatment of epilepsy and various types...
Citalopram, commonly known as Celexa, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression in adults. This antidepressant...
Imipramine is a prescription tricyclic antidepressant used to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, as well as bed-wetting...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a diagnosable mental health condition that causes difficulty with sustaining attention to tasks and...