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29th September 2009
Cannabis is a plant that we commonly call marijuana, ganja in herbal form or hashish in resinous form. It has been commonly used way back prehistoric times. However, its use became prevalent in the 20th century when cannabis was utilized for religious, sp... Read >
Author: wbdoyle07th September 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 James Holan
We've all heard of it, we might even have children that have been diagnosed with it but how much do we truly know about ADD?
ADD and ADHD have been around since the 1960's or more accurately since 1968. At this point i... Read >
Author: blackbeltshop25th August 2009
Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks For Good
If you suffer from...
* Palpitations
* a pounding heart, or an accelerated heart rate
* Sweating
* Trembling or shaking
* Shortness of breath
* A choking sensation
* Chest pain or discomf... Read >
Author: peter orji03rd August 2009
Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks For Good
If you suffer from...
* Palpitations
* a pounding heart, or an accelerated heart rate
* Sweating
* Trembling or shaking
* Shortness of breath
* A choking sensation
* Chest pain or dis... Read >
Author: JRCraddock07th May 2009
We always feel a certain level of anxiety in response to common stresses. Anxiety has positive effects, by making us to put more energy and focus into those matters which have impact on our livelihood. But it becomes a threatening problem when it transfor... Read >
Author: dcambria01st December 2008
Attention Deficit Disorder, otherwise known as ADD, has evolved over the years. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) identifies three main characteristics of the disorder: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperact... Read >
Author: Johnny Kicklighter05th November 2008
A new large-scale study reports some attention-getting numbers. The first attention-getting statistic is that about nine-percent of kids in the United States have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The second surprising number is that only about th... Read >
Author: Doug Cowan05th November 2008
Keywords for this article: ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, FroehlichA new national survey reports some attention-getting numbers. The first attention-getting statistic is that about nine-percent of kids in the United States have ADHD. The ... Read >
Author: Doug Cowan27th October 2008
Addiction awarness and drug control legislation
Most countries have legislation which brings various drugs and drug-like substances under the control of licensing systems. Typically this legislation covers any or all of the opiates, amphetamines, canna... Read >
Author: appsnes50527th October 2008
Addiction awarness and drug control legislation
Most countries have legislation which brings various drugs and drug-like substances under the control of licensing systems. Typically this legislation covers any or all of the opiates, amphetamines, canna... Read >
Author: appsnes50521st October 2008
Attention Deficit Disorder, otherwise known as ADD, has evolved over the years. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) identifies three main characteristics of the disorder: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperact... Read >
Author: Johnny Kicklighter21st October 2008
Alcoholism has a significant adverse impact on mental health. Alcohol dependence and abuse are among the most common mental disorders. In addition, although the biological mechanisms underpinning alcoholism are uncertain, some risk factors, including soc... Read >
Author: Brian Diggins01st July 2008
It has been estimated that 30% of Vietnam war veterans, 10% Gulf war veterans, 6% to 11% Afghanistan war veterans and 12% to 20% of veterans of the Iraq war have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress disorder. This is an anxiety disorder that can develop a... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton10th June 2008
Studies have shown that depression due to gender bias, often gets in the way of correct diagnosis of psychosocial disorders. In one study, for instance, 175 mental health professionals those are suffering from depression or physical or mental disorder, of... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson09th June 2008
Studies have shown that depression due to gender bias, often gets in the way of correct diagnosis of psychosocial disorders. In one study, for instance, 175 mental health professionals those are suffering from depression or physical or mental disorder, of... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson20th May 2008
Amnesia can be classified as retrograde (for events before the cause), anterograde (inability to store new memories after the cause), global (for information related to all senses and past times), and sense-specific (for events processed by one sense—eg... Read >
Author: peterhutch17th April 2008
Addictions are a worldwide phenomenon adversely affecting the lives of millions across all geographical boundaries and cultures. Addictions cause enormous personal harm to not only the addict, but to their families and friends as well. Psychological dep... Read >
Author: Scott Allen Barker02nd April 2008
Research shows that depression runs in families and that some people inherit genes that make it more likely for them to get depressed. Not everyone who has the genetic makeup for depression gets depressed, though. And many people who have no family histor... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th November 2007
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), is defined as a mental illness primarily characterized by extreme focus on oneself, and is a maladaptive, rigid, and persistent condition that may cause significant distress and functional impairment. The term was ... Read >
Author: Alien14th November 2007
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is a behavioral disorder characterized by extreme expressions of anger, often to the point of uncontrollable rage, that are disproportionate to the situation at hand. It is currently categorized in the Diagnostic and ... Read >
Author: Alien11th October 2007
The principal characteristics of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms appear early in a child’s life. Because many normal children may have these symptoms, but at a low level, or the symptoms may be caused by another diso... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan24th August 2007
Have you ever fancied other men?
Does you heart skip a beat staring at robust young guys?
Have you ever got aroused looking at erotic pictures of hot males?
Then, you might be gay…
So what??? There’s nothing to worry about. Obviously, the t... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta21st August 2007
Listen up, hyperactive adults! You may have attention deficit disorder. If you recognise any of the attention deficit disorder symptoms in the following article, then make an appointment with your doctor. Your practitioner is armed with new information... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team03rd February 2007
Many people consider Gordie Howe to be the greatest right winger of all time. Others prefer Ronald Reagan. In “The Exorcist” did Regan’s head swivel clockwise or counter clockwise? It used to be a defense in England that the accused was possessed by... Read >
Author: Karen Fish02nd February 2007
The Concept of addiction can relatively be simple or complex according to its nature.
Most often the notion is associated with physiological effects of drug addiction only while it may also refer to psychological effects as well. According to the above ... Read >
Author: Kate Gardens08th December 2006
The complexity of human behaviour is closely related to the multifaceted nature of mental health disciplines. There are several propositions and varied focus on how to perceive mental health and to create standards which recognise symptoms and diagnose pa... Read >
Author: Pedro Gondim08th December 2006
Schizophrenia affects around 1% of the population of this planet. It is a chronic, severe, and disabling mental disorder. It has also been recognized for centuries, maybe not with the same nomenclature, but most likely with the same symptoms. However, the... Read >
Author: Pedro Gondim23rd November 2006
Asperger syndrome is came in knowledge by, Hans Asperger (1906-1980), an Austrian psychiatrist and pediatrician, who first published about Asperger syndrome in a paper in 1981. Asperger Syndrome was recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of M... Read >
Author: Emp04th June 2006
ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
ADHD assessment
ADHD can manifest with or without hyperactivity or behaviour disorders. most children with adhd can be well behaved and polite and are beautiful children of normal intelligence and man... Read >
Author: shana shane10th November 2005
By Tess Thompson
Although it is commonly believed to be a condition that primarily affects children, it is estimated that 12 to 15 million American adults also suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. But because child ADHD treatment and s... Read >
Author: Tess Thompson
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