Amy Shelby

Medical Reviewer

Amy Shelby is a medical reviewer on the Medical Affairs Team at MentalHealth.com. She is a skilled medical reviewer with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Northwestern University and a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Chatham University.

Education

Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
1995 - 2000

Chatham University
Masters of Science (MSc), Counseling Psychology
2003 - 2007

Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby

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  • Aug 6th 2024
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant, typically used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children…

  • Written by Naomi Carr
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
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  • Jul 11th 2024
  • Est. 8 minutes read

Sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic use disorder is a substance-related disorder involving abuse or dependence on a sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic…

  • Written by Emily Doe
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
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  • Jun 25th 2024
  • Est. 11 minutes read

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a diagnosable mental health condition that causes difficulty with sustaining attention to tasks and…

  • Written by Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D.
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
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  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 9 minutes read

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder that can lead to extreme isolation. Symptoms include panic attacks and an irrational…

  • Written by Erin Rodgers
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
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  • Jan 12th 2023
  • Est. 7 minutes read

Borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder are mental health conditions classified as cluster B personality disorders. The symptoms, interpersonal…

  • Written by Emily Doe
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
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  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 3 minutes read

Agoraphobia is a mental and behavioral disorder that can make it hard to leave your home or feel safe in…

  • Written by Miriam Calleja
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
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  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 2 minutes read

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where the individual fears being in places or situations from which it may…

  • Written by Miriam Calleja
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby
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  • Dec 22nd 2022
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Covert narcissism (also known as hypersensitive or vulnerable narcissism) is a class of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). People with covert…

  • Written by Ethan Cullen
  • Medically reviewed by Amy Shelby