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29th September 2009
Mental health, not the sort of thing most people choose to talk about seriously. We've all heard the comments about 'Sad Sack', 'Mr Grumpy' or phrases like 'Smile, I'll pay for the stitches' or 'Stop moping around'. It saddens me every time I hear a remar... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Everyone knows that stress exists. You and I deal with it every single day of our lives. But, what many don't understand is how stress affects a person. It can change who you are, what you think, and how you feel.
As humans, we all cope with stress in ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
People who are facing a serious debt crisis are also at risk for developing a number of major mental health problems. Debt is often accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame and embarrassment. Individuals who are really in trouble may also have feelings of ... Read >
Author: Evan Hendrix23rd September 2009
Therapy is a word that covers a very broad spectrum. Nowadays there is an ever increasing amount of services that can be offered to help an individual with a specific difficulty.
Depending on what your problem is, or what it is you want to achieve there ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Juvenile delinquency refers to antisocial or criminal acts performed by juveniles. It is an important social issue because juveniles are capable of committing serious crimes, but most legal systems prescribe specific procedures and punishments for dealing... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
As a learning disability nurse, you would work with people of all ages who need assistance with aspects of everyday life by teaching them skills and giving them the encouragement and confidence they need to live as independently as they can. You may also ... Read >
Author: Henry Funk22nd September 2009
For many years, psychologists have debated on just how big a factor mental health is in the criminal mind. After all, some of the world's master criminals aren't clinically insane and have little in terms of mental disorders. Certainly, there is an abunda... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
If you want to see a musician who has mastered nearly every variation of rock and roll, Roger Waters tickets are the way to go. Waters is a legendary figure in the world of music, and his solo work is perhaps a bit underappreciated by the public at la... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Acne is the most common skin disorder amongst adolescence and adults alike.It has plagued us for generations and continues to affect us today.
There are four main causes of acne, as stated by the American academy of dermatology. These four causes are h... Read >
Author: wbdoyle04th September 2009
Do you lie awake at night tossing and turning? Do you count sheep until you're so tired of seeing sheep you wish you never saw another sheep?
Do you have insomnia?
Perhaps you're always tired. Always feel like you need a good few hours sleep, but ca... Read >
Author: Apple17th August 2009
Starving yourself for getting thin is a very bad idea. It puts your body in a potentially very risky position in terms of physiological as well as psychological health. Dieting should be done to maintain a healthy weight, which means that you should nei... Read >
Author: Peter Jones07th July 2009
Mental disorders are common and widespread in the global population with an estimated 26.2 percent of people over 18 or one in four adults affected. The burden on health and productivity throughout the world has long been underestimated as the cost of car... Read >
Author: Gen Wright02nd July 2009
There are a plethora of different addictive drugs and the treatment for each drug can be radically different. Treatment will also depend upon the characteristics and needs of the individual patient, because problems with addiction will vary from person t... Read >
Author: mattbrindisi05th June 2009
Misconceptions about mental illness are pervasive, and the consequences of these misconceptions can lead to problems for many of the individuals who suffer from a mental illness. Misconceptions and misunderstandings about mental health problems can end up... Read >
Author: Velma Dacron05th May 2009
Malaria is quite common in the tropics and it is transmitted through bites of an infected female mosquito. The appearance of symptoms of malaria symptoms of the disease tend to show depend on the type of parasite. For instance, you will get initial sympto... Read >
Author: Good Evening01st May 2009
These days there is something that parents of all teenagers need to be aware of, it is called cutting. Cutting is just as it sounds, it is the act of cutting on ones own body repeatedly for the purpose of feeling pain. Most teens begin by cutting themse... Read >
Author: JenB27th April 2009
Aiding Psychiatry with Complementary Medicine – The Holistic Approach
Abstract
One of the most interesting and effective ways of treating mental health problems is by using special diagnostic methods such as channeling and bio-ener... Read >
Author: Oren Nutovitz17th April 2009
These days there is something that parents of all teenagers need to be aware of, it is called cutting. Cutting is just as it sounds, it is the act of cutting on ones own body repeatedly for the purpose of feeling pain. Most teens begin by cutting themse... Read >
Author: JenB15th April 2009
At a time when information is available at the click of a mouse, and webcams that allow us to speak with relatives halfway across the world, the internet is often praised for making our lives easier. Social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook, and ... Read >
Author: David Ravech05th April 2009
Depression is the most common of mental conditions which can be treated, but among the elderly, it is one of the most overlooked. Sometimes, it’s because physicians don’t recognize the signs and symptoms. Sometimes it’s because of an overall attitu... Read >
Author: nurselawyer02nd April 2009
Everyone wants to reduce stress and live a happy and prosperous life. Unfortunately, the constant running on life's treadmill has many high-strung with a ton of worries on their minds.The methods of drinking, smoking, drugs and overeating do nothing but e... Read >
13th March 2009
Wilderness Camps most certainly do work as thousands of formerly troubled teens and their very happy and relieved parents will testify. But, and this is a most important but, wilderness camps work best for a certain type of teen.
Here the types of youn... Read >
Author: Rochelle Algarra13th March 2009
Tough economic times can increase emotional stress and anxiety—especially for couples. Here are some positive coping mechanisms when the going gets tough…
The economic crisis is all over the news. With the dramatic drop of over 50% in the stock m... Read >
Author: Christine Hardway13th March 2009
Wilderness Camps most certainly do work as thousands of formerly troubled teens and their very happy and relieved parents will testify. But, and this is a most important but, wilderness camps work best for a certain type of teen.
Here the types of youn... Read >
Author: Rochelle Algarra13th March 2009
If you are looking for a career in nursing you will probably know already just how large an area nursing actually is, so it is a good idea to know what each type of nursing involves. There are so many different branches to having a career as a nurse which... Read >
Author: Avi Solutions30th January 2009
Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks and other similar problems are on the increase. Is it really any wonder given the worries many are facing in the current economic downturn? It has come to the point where it could almost be d... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski28th January 2009
Mental health is all around us.
I often hear it said that "wellbeing at work is all very well, but it's not relevant to my business because nobody here has a mental illness"
Actually, the answer to this is that there will be people in your organisat... Read >
Author: David Cain23rd January 2009
Orgone Energy & Schumann Resonance Metaphysical Products
What is Geopathic Stress?
Geopathic Stress is when the vibrational rate of the Earth’s magnetic energies and underground water causes a lower vibration, which in turn creates stress to the hum... Read >
Author: lotusconnections14th January 2009
PPI stands for Payment Protection Insurance that provides an income facility to maintain debt repayments of borrower in case of an accident or illness that prevents them from working, or unemployment. PPI is a product service offered by financial services... Read >
Author: Munish Kumar12th January 2009
Parents of young son, who committed suicide just over a year ago to require that their son became addicted massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft. They believe that as a result of this addiction he took his own life. Now these p... Read >
Author: platophoon08th January 2009
From the ancient times, the mentally disturbed people have been viewed with a mixture of fear and dislike. Their fate is generally rejection, neglect, or ill treatment. People with mental health problems are treated in hospitals by community mental health... Read >
Author: Oz08th January 2009
From the ancient times, the mentally disturbed people have been viewed with a mixture of fear and dislike. Their fate is generally rejection, neglect, or ill treatment. People with mental health problems are treated in hospitals by community mental health... Read >
Author: Oz17th December 2008
PPI stands for Payment Protection Insurance that provides an income facility to maintain debt repayments of borrower in case of an accident or illness that prevents them from working, or unemployment. PPI is a product service offered by financial services... Read >
Author: Munish Kumar02nd December 2008
PPI stands for Payment Protection Insurance that provides an income facility to maintain debt repayments of borrower in case of an accident or illness that prevents them from working, or unemployment. PPI is a product service offered by financial services... Read >
Author: Munish Kumar30th November 2008
PPI stands for Payment Protection Insurance that provides an income facility to maintain debt repayments of borrower in case of an accident or illness that prevents them from working, or unemployment. PPI is a product service offered by financial services... Read >
Author: Munish Kumar30th November 2008
PPI stands for Payment Protection Insurance that provides an income facility to maintain debt repayments of borrower in case of an accident or illness that prevents them from working, or unemployment. PPI is a product service offered by financial services... Read >
Author: Munish Kumar24th November 2008
Family violence includes child abuse (physical, sexual and neglect), intimate partner violence and violence against elders. In 2000, the Bureau of Statistics reported that 459,590 victims of intimate partner violence had children under the age of 12 livin... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON21st November 2008
Almost everyone overeats every now and then , having seconds or thirds of a holiday meal or eating an entire box of cookies while watching a scary movie. Sometimes, though, overeating becomes a regular occurrence, surrounded with shame and secrecy. It's c... Read >
Author: Andrew B10th November 2008
Many Gastric Banding Surgeons recommend psychotherapy before the surgery to ensure the patient is mentally and emotionally prepared to cope with life effectively after the drastic change. but sadly many people still undergo gastric banding surgery without... Read >
Author: Simon hemmings21st October 2008
America’s Homeless Children : More Than One Million Homeless Children
• At least 1.35 million children are homeless during a year’s time.
• One any given day 800,000 people are homeless in the United States, including 200,000 children in homel... Read >
Author: boake moore21st October 2008
A relaxing drink at lunch time, in the evenings or at the weekend is great. But when excess takes over from moderation, what are the dangers - or are there any dangers at all?
Well the statistics unfortunately don't lie - The World Health Organisation ... Read >
15th October 2008
Most of us suffer from mental health problems, though in varying degrees. Although mental ill-health affects so many people, there is still no proper definition as to what mental health problems are and what methods are needed to recover. It is reported t... Read >
Author: Sharon Samraj13th October 2008
Is your health and well-being starting to suffer because of chronic insomnia? You have a choice: you can keep tossing and turning every night or you can take action to diagnose your insomnia. There's no need to accept another night of poor quality sleep. ... Read >
Author: Phil Tsang17th September 2008
For people who may be suffering any form of poor mental health, it may feel like they are alone and that no one else around them can understand what they are going through. The other difficulty is that they might believe there is something wrong with them... Read >
Author: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT,09th September 2008
Mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness, but it also the ability to cope with the challenges in life. Mental health is as important as physical health to everybody. Youths usually experiment with attitudes, appearances, and behaviors. M... Read >
Author: Kevin Moshayedi05th September 2008
Employee wellness has become a huge challenge in today's workplace. Work can be stressful at the best of times, so longer hours on the job often mean more stress and, as a result, more work-related injuries. These can include muscle and joint pain resulti... Read >
Author: Exan05th September 2008
Mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness, but it also the ability to cope with the challenges in life. Mental health is as important as physical health to everybody. Youths usually experiment with attitudes, appearances, and behaviors. M... Read >
Author: Kevin Moshayedi22nd August 2008
You are probably aware of the fact that carrying excessive weight is not healthy for you. However what many people are not aware of are the serious consequences of not losing weight.
Being overweight will increase your chances of suffering from a multi... Read >
Author: Terry Sandhu17th August 2008
All people experience moments of sadness. In most cases, these times persist for a few hours or days. Nearly one-fifth of the world's population, however, are diagnosed with clinical depression, which causes depression that lasts for weeks, months, or lo... Read >
Author: Alan B. Densky23rd July 2008
If you are suffering from a premature aging look then consider the area around your eyes. Are they puffy and is there sagging skin contributing to your aged look? If so, then you might be a candidate for eyelift surgery however, go in with eyes wide open.... Read >
Author: Dean Caporella26th June 2008
Anxiety disorder is perhaps one of the most common mental health problems of all. It is said that out of every 10 people, 1 of them is struck by anxiety disorder. It is more commonly seen in women than men. However, both children and adults can suffer fro... Read >
Author: Allan Lim17th June 2008
When you are buying health insurance it is important to look not just at the different plans on offer but also at the different insurance companies providing those plans. Some companies will specialize in providing just group health insurance plans and th... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders17th June 2008
Debt is having significantly negative effects on the nation’s mental health, a leading charity has revealed. Mental health charity Mind’s recently published study, In the red: debt and mental health, was conducted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists... Read >
Author: Monica11th June 2008
Each year in America, there are millions of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that severely debilitate citizens from a number of common, everyday activities that often depend on the severity of their injury.
According to the National Institute of Neurolo... Read >
Author: Legal04th June 2008
Dissociative disorder is a disturbance in which the patient's primary symptom is a sense of detachment from the self. Depersonalization as a symptom (not as a disorder) is quite common in college-age populations. It is often associated with sleep depriv... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown03rd June 2008
Dissociative disorder is a disturbance in which the patient's primary symptom is a sense of detachment from the self. Depersonalization as a symptom (not as a disorder) is quite common in college-age populations. It is often associated with sleep deprivat... Read >
Author: peterhutch27th May 2008
“The help seeking process serves as an important filter such that only a portion of those who need professional mental health treatment actually seek such assistance”
Ponterotto et al. (1995), p.416
Reasons to suspect that barriers exist
I... Read >
Author: Dr Bobby Sura27th May 2008
For Asians living in the UK, there are growing stresses and strains which are leading to mental health problems. Previous articles I have written discuss the prevalence of such mental health problems. In this article, I would like to share some thoughts... Read >
Author: Dr Bobby Sura25th May 2008
There are a number of things in life that can cause a person to lose weight. Many causes relate to a number of different physical health problems, such as types of terminal illness or sicknesses that are not always easily treated, or mental health problem... Read >
Author: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT,14th May 2008
Teens need 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep a night. One complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 to 100 minutes. So during an average night's sleep, a person will experience about four or five cycles of sleep. The sleep problems and sleep disorders are becom... Read >
Author: Sander Bel14th May 2008
Teens need 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep a night. One complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 to 100 minutes. So during an average night's sleep, a person will experience about four or five cycles of sleep. The sleep problems and sleep disorders are becom... Read >
Author: Sander Bel09th May 2008
Depression is perhaps the most common of all mental health problems, currently felt to affect one in every four adults to some degree. Depression is a problem with mood/feeling in which the mood is described as sad, feeling down in the dumps, being blue, ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown08th May 2008
Children are very sensitive to activities taking place around them and all these things affect them rapidly as compared to an adult. Different children have different phenomenon and different symptoms of reaction to stress. Youngsters commonly are not awa... Read >
Author: Jim Andrews08th May 2008
Children are very sensitive to activities taking place around them and all these things affect them rapidly as compared to an adult. Different children have different phenomenon and different symptoms of reaction to stress. Youngsters commonly are not awa... Read >
Author: Jim Andrews06th May 2008
An anxiety attack, basically, is the sudden and unprovoked onset of intense fear. A person who is having an anxiety attack might suddenly be convinced that he or she is going to die or that somebody is going to be hurt. The person won't know what triggere... Read >
Author: Terry Edwards29th April 2008
The breath is a unique vital function of the body. It is what I call "semi-voluntary". It happens as naturally as a beating heart while at the same time it is under our direct voluntary control. The nervous system regulates the breath according to the dem... Read >
Author: peterhutch10th April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 BrainFit For Life
For some time now, we've been promoting the role of a healthy lifestyle in maintaining brain fitness. Another new study lends more support, but before we get into that we thought we'd focus on some common-sense topi... Read >
06th April 2008
Teens need 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep a night. One complete sleep cycle lasts about 90 to 100 minutes. So during an average night's sleep, a person will experience about four or five cycles of sleep. The sleep problems and sleep disorders are becom... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune31st March 2008
A generalized anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder that is distinguished by chronic anxiety even when there is nothing to incite it to happen. People who suffer from a generalized anxiety disorder normally find that they have to go through each day wit... Read >
Author: Kenneth Koh19th March 2008
Mental health conditions are common in all nations of the world. According to the National Institute for Mental Health, about 26 percent of Americans aged over 18 years are diagnosed with a mental disorder every year. This equates to almost 60 million peo... Read >
Author: Oze Parrot10th March 2008
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Examining suicide we should look at what really causes someone to take their own life. While a lot more research on the subject is still needed, it is believed that some type of psychiatric disorder, depression being... Read >
Author: Lori25th February 2008
Research shows that around one in four people are suffering from mental illness, which means that at any point in time, a quarter of the population have some kind of mental health problem which can range from mild depression and anxiety right through to s... Read >
22nd February 2008
A department of work and pensions review in September 2006 found that being in work is good for mental health and that those who had mental health problems and were unemployed had higher suicide rates. It is a sad reality today that many people with menta... Read >
22nd February 2008
Mental health problems can affect people at any time of life and in different ways. They can include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, self-harm and dementia. Mental health affects every part of our daily lives. How well we feel plays a major role in ou... Read >
Author: Peter sams21st February 2008
All kids misbehave some times, but behavior disorders go beyond mischief and rebellion. With behavior disorders, your child or teen has a pattern of hostile, aggressive or disruptive behaviors for more than 6 months. Normal behavior in children depends on... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune13th February 2008
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Examining suicide we should look at what really causes someone to take their own life. While a lot more research on the subject is still needed, it is believed that some type of psychiatric disorder, d... Read >
Author: Lori02nd February 2008
Our mental health can vary according to our circumstances and can change across our lifetime, in the same way as our physical health does.
Mental health problems are among the most common of all health conditions, directly affecting about a quarter o... Read >
Author: Peter sams22nd January 2008
Whether your child is one year old or 16, you want to know what you can do to help them be all they can be! Even though there's obviously an inherited aspect to intelligence, I am going to show you how optimum nutrition promotes all-round intelligence by ... Read >
Author: Angelica Marquass22nd January 2008
Anxiety is part of our natural "fight-or-flight" response. It's our body's way of warning us of possible danger ahead. Anxiety disorder is a blanket term covering several different forms of abnormal, pathological anxiety, fears, phobias. Anxiety disorders... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen20th January 2008
There are very few conditions or illnesses that are entirely psychological or physical, and mental or emotional illnesses do become inextricably entangled with physical symptoms, which even the best therapist or doctor would find difficult to separate. Mo... Read >
Author: Alien20th January 2008
Mental health problems are severe when the person becomes out of touch with reality. They may develop false beliefs about who they are or what is happening, feel persecuted by external forces, or believe they have been given special powers. They may hear ... Read >
Author: Alien16th January 2008
The beckoning of a comfortable bed promises a deep sleep and a refreshed, alert body the following morning. Anyone who has experienced a restless night can attest to the lethargy and moodiness associated with sleep deprivation. But, what happens when s... Read >
Author: Zathyn Priest14th November 2007
Contrary to popular belief, stalkers are not a problem relegated only to celebrities. Ordinary people can also end up having to deal with someone following their every move and observing their daily activities. The fact is, it isn't just fame and fortune ... Read >
Author: alexis06th November 2007
Mental health insurance is a fairly new type of insurance. As recently as ten years ago, most insurers offered little if any coverage for mental health problems. Now, many states require that insurance companies include some form of mental health insuranc... Read >
Author: Brian Stevens27th October 2007
Oppositional defiant disorder is reported to affect between 10 percent and 15 percent of children and adolescents in the general population. Oppositional Defiant Disorder caused of environment, genetics, and medical problems. Children with ODD show a patt... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen12th October 2007
Considering all of the prescription medications for mental health issues, it seems like they would be the first line of defense against mental health problems. However, while many of these medications can help, there is some speculation that they may not ... Read >
Author: Grant Eckert11th October 2007
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints. Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel move... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th October 2007
Cars are the most visible signs of modernity in an otherwise ancient world. No urban environment would be complete without these four-wheeled machines. Most people see them as a convenience, enabling them to get from point A to point B without having to e... Read >
Author: Alien27th September 2007
It is important to keep taking medication until it has a chance to work, though side effects may appear before anti depressant activity does. Certain medications as well as some medical conditions such as a viral infection can cause the same symptoms as d... Read >
Author: Chris21st September 2007
Mental health problems are common with around 25% of the population believed to be suffering from some form of mental health problem at any point in time. Anyone suffering from a mental health problem can access proper treatment and most who do seek help... Read >
13th September 2007
Insomnia, defined as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is a common problem. Insomnia can occur in people of all ages. Most individuals just experience a night or two of poor sleep, but sometimes the sleep disturbance can last for weeks, months, or... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th August 2007
Despite public awareness campaigns highlighting the issues facing people with mental health problems and the fact that no one is immune to developing a mental illness, people with mental health problems are still facing unfair discrimination, prejudice an... Read >
13th August 2007
DETECT YOUR CLIENT’S ALCOHOL LEVELS FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS
The ability to test your client’s hair alcohol levels and gain a snapshot their alcoholic past is now made possible through the introduction of Hair Alcohol Testing in the UK.
Recently lau... Read >
Author: Lasarow06th August 2007
The community mental heath team are there to help those who are suffering from mental health problems. The first port of call for anyone who thinks that they are suffering from some kind of mental health problem is your doctor who will be able to recomme... Read >
01st July 2007
Research indicates that around 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of a mental health problem at some point in our lives. We cannot predict who they will be and we cannot identify one single cause but instead it would appear that a combination of bioch... Read >
26th June 2007
Anger management is a psycho-education intervention. How an individual learns to express their anger is learned. Anger management interventions are therefore designed to unlearn old skills and teach new skills. Anger management is neither counseling nor p... Read >
Author: Carlos Todd11th June 2007
Anxiety is a feeling of unease. Anxiety is only considered to be a mental health problem when it is prolonged, severe and is interfering with everyday activities. Fortunately, most anxiety disorders are highly treatable with psychotherapy, drugs, or a com... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th June 2007
The term, ‘mental health problem' covers a wide range of problems which affect someone's ability to get on with their daily life. Causes of mental illness also vary, but may result from genetics, trauma, biological factors such as infections or toxins, ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st June 2007
Formal names of Personal Support Worker Clients & the types of individuals that you will be working with
If you are interested in becoming a Personal Support Worker, you should become familiar with the type of individuals that you will be dealing wit... Read >
Author: Matthias Koster25th May 2007
The numbers are alarming. Childhood obesity is on the rise, with almost 15 percent of children aged 10 to 17 years old considered overweight.1 The health concerns are clear. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and other obesity-related chronic diseases ... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan24th May 2007
Stress is a natural reaction to changes in your life both happy and sad. Going on an exciting first date or getting rejected both create stress. Stress is normal and can even motivate you, e.g., when you are stressed the week before a test and you study h... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th April 2007
A guide to understanding the impact of violent trauma on your loved ones and how you can help them
In the United States, your odds of falling victim to violence at some point in your lifetime are high. Even if you don’t encounter violence directly, ... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan04th April 2007
As a survivor of violent crime, you may face a wide range of emotional and physical struggles, along with some difficult questions that often surface: Why did this happen to me?
How will I ever heal from this? Why can’t I connect with others the way... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan04th April 2007
"Work is about daily meaning as well as daily bread." -Studs Terkel
Like all workers, people with severe mental illnesses can benefit greatly from the security and self-sufficiency that come with stable and fulfilling employment.
In addition to provi... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan04th April 2007
The Caring for Every Child's Mental Health communications campaign is a national public information and education campaign to:
• Increase public awareness about the importance of protecting and nurturing the mental health of young people.
• Foste... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan29th March 2007
Although it appears to be increasingly falling out of the common lexicon, the term "nervous breakdown" was once used to describe any number of mental health problems that appeared to strike suddenly. Unfortunately, the term is often used loosely or casual... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan06th March 2007
One of the most common reasons that clients seek treatment using NLP and CBT Edinburgh, is for anxiety and panic related problems, such as generalised anxiety disorder, panic attacks and agoraphobia. Often, panic attacks are associated with other conditi... Read >
Author: Karen Hastings22nd February 2007
The longer an eating disorder goes untreated, the greater the chance there is of developing a depressive disorder, and yet at the same time, depression and other mental health problems are also known to increase the risk of developing an eating disorder. ... Read >
09th February 2007
Karen provides NLP and Hypnotherapy and CBT Edinburgh for a range of moderate emotional and behavioural difficulties. This article explains the types of help available to people seeking help for psychological and emotional problems.
When a person is e... Read >
Author: Karen Hastings26th January 2007
Recently, someone asked me, "How does someone do only 'their half' in a relationship and leave the rest to their partner?" They then went on to say, "I know it sounds like a stupid question but sometimes, it's hard to know. Especially when I feel at times... Read >
Author: Steven Paglierani25th January 2007
Secured settings or environment wherein health care is provided to the patients are classified as high, medium, and low levels.
A highly secured or controlled setting is referring to restricted environments where health care is given to the patients. The... Read >
Author: Sharon White06th December 2006
There is nothing more frustrating to parents than to know that something serious is going on with their teen, but to have absolutely no idea what is at the root of the problem or how to get help. There are many number of parents whose teens are in trouble... Read >
Author: Firoj Khan29th November 2006
Mercury is a poisonous neurotoxin commonly found in everyday sources - from drinking water to bleached flour and cosmetics. Behind lead, mercury is the second most common metal toxin and both can pose great physical and mental health problems. Learning pr... Read >
Author: Jeannine Virtue24th November 2006
You want the best life for yourself and your family. To live your healthiest life, you must make certain changes in your diet and lifestyle. Those changes can make the difference between good health and poor health.
All of the changes you should make... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth21st November 2006
As acceptance for appearance-altering cosmetic procedures has grown, so has the number of teens undergoing plastic surgery. Still though, the situation is a far cry from an epidemic - according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), of a tota... Read >
Author: Valerie Copeland09th November 2006
Mental Health Recovery Is a FACT, even though Mental Health Recovery as a concept is still unheard of in many parts of the world. Recovery is a journey of healing and transformation for a person with mental health problems and the process of mental health... Read >
Author: Dave Baron31st July 2006
Juvenile delinquency refers to antisocial or criminal acts performed by juveniles. It is an important social issue because juveniles are capable of committing serious crimes, but most legal systems prescribe specific procedures and punishments for dealing... Read >
Author: Onlineghar Ghar24th July 2006
Some women face abnormal periods that usually stop for 6 months or more are said to have amenorrhea or the absence of menstruation which is also known as secondary amenorrhea. Here it is worth to mention that girls who don't menstruate by the age of 16 ha... Read >
Author: olivia andrews19th July 2006
The issues related to nursing involve a thorough examination of nursing as theory and practice. The role of the nurse practitioner especially in areas of clinical decision making and management could be studied in the contexts of obstetrics and gynaecolog... Read >
Author: Verena Veneeva25th April 2006
The Caring for Every Child's Mental Health communications campaign is a national public information and education campaign to:
Increase public awareness about the importance of protecting and nurturing the mental health of young people.
Foste... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan08th April 2006
Acne is the most common skin disorder amongst adolescence and adults alike.It has plagued us for generations and continues to affect us today.
There are four main causes of acne, as stated by the American academy of dermatology. These four causes are h... Read >
Author: John Kim23rd January 2006
I am pleased to issue the first-ever Surgeon General's Report on MentalHealth. In doing so, I am alerting the American people that mental illness is a critical public health problem that must be addressed immediately. As a society, we assign a high priori... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan11th January 2006
BASIC INFORMATION ON HIV AND AIDS
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a condition in which the body's immune system breaks down and is unable to fight off infection. AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. When... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan01st January 2006
What are mood disorders?
Mood Disorders Statistics
While major depressive disorder can develop at any age, the average age at onset is the mid-20s.
The average age of onset for a first manic episode of bipolar disorder is during the early 20s.
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Author: Arthur Buchanan11th December 2005
Surveys show that religion and spirituality play a central role in the lives of most of the population in human experience. Gallup (1989) found that 53% of the U.S. population considers religion to be very important in their life, and another 31% consider... Read >
Author: James Slobodzien09th December 2005
Mental Health Is Important
Mental health is how people think, feel, and act as they face life's situations. It affects how people handle stress, relate to one another, and make decisions. Mental health influences the ways individuals look at themselves... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan09th December 2005
GIRL POWER! is paving the way for girls to build confidence, competence, and pride in themselves, in other words, enhancing girls' mental wellness. Girl Power! is also providing messages and materials to girls about the risks and consequences associated w... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan05th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Sonia Devine
What is Stigma?
Stigma is the use of stereotypes and labels when describing someone, and it is often attached to people who suffer from mental health issues. We don't fully understand how the brain works yet, but one thin... Read >
Author: Sonia Devine17th September 2005
Surveys show that religion and spirituality play a central role in the lives of most of the population in human experience. Gallup (2004) found that 59% of adults nationwide say religion is a very important part of their lives. An additional 26% of Americ... Read >
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