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24th September 2009
Being healthy from a mental point of view is as important as keeping your body in shape. Nowadays, there is a trend that encourages mostly the practices for maintaining a healthy body, while the mind is left on the second place. Even so, mental illnesses ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Few chapters in the medical history of Athens County, Ohio, are more notorious or fascinating than that concerning Walter Freeman, M.D., and the more than 200 frontal lobotomies he performed at the Athens State Hospital in seven visits between 1953 and 19... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
When a person goes through life living with mental illnesses, it often delays them from gaining inner peace. To all the mental ill patients in the world, I recommend you read all the FREE information available to you regarding your diagnoses, and learn to... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
At some point in our lives, we will experience some sort of chronic pain that we positively hate and wish to go away. But as much as we seek pain relief immediately and despise the discomfort, the truth is that pain is useful to our survival as it alerts ... Read >
Author: jsolutions00621st September 2009
One of the most important things for a woman to ensure while she is pregnant is that she remains healthy throughout the the nine-month period. This is because anything that affects the mother will affect the baby in her womb. With that into consideration,... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
An alarming truth: teen girls and boys are both at risk for suicide. Though many do not recognize suicide as a serious threat to a teenager's well being, teen suicide is a major cause of death among American teenagers. According to the National Institute ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Everyone experiences anxiety. In fact, being unable
to do so can be a sign of a serious psychological
problem. In our hazardous world, anxiety is a
strategy the body uses to help the mind recognize
danger and keep well out of its way. As w... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
On Friday, August 14th, 2009, Essy, the Toronto born lingerie and fashion model signed with DNA Model Management and Calvin Klein, volunteered at the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH) half-way house in downtown Toronto. Sources at CAMH say Essy ... Read >
Author: Toronto Online Inquirer07th September 2009
Depression is a very real and treated the disease. Depressive disorders are not the same as a passing blue mood. Depression is very common and affects as many as one in eight young men, in their years. Depression is generally situational and reactive, and... Read >
Author: Dr. Mital John31st August 2009
Tramadol is a narcotic-like drug used to soothe from moderate to severe body pains. It works in similar ways as morphine and can be addictive. Thus, there is a tendency of the drug being abused. It is available in both original and generic forms and is ad... Read >
Author: jaun koos26th August 2009
Tramadol is a prescription drug administered to patients with both acute and moderate pain symptoms. The drug is sold in many forms including capsules and tablets. You are required to follow the prescriptions provided according to your condition. The amo... Read >
Author: jaun koos25th August 2009
GAD or generalized anxiety disorder is a condition that is characterized by excessive worrying and anxiety over any number of things that are typically not topics of concern for the average person.
Someone afflicted with GAD will typically find daily e... Read >
Author: Tom Carolan10th August 2009
Have you been consider for a material that could give you a nice, blissful experience by being one with nature? Magic mushrooms can do that for you. This hallucinatory mushroom can let you have a wonderful experience of unity with Mother Earth, hear the p... Read >
Author: Mary Jane10th August 2009
Did you know that according to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
* 7 out of 10 deaths among Americans each year are from chronic diseases.
* In 2005, 133 million Americans—almost 1 out of every 2 adults—had at least one chroni... Read >
Author: Patti Olson07th August 2009
Psychiatric technician programs form the right foundation for students who are interested in a glowing career in psychology. A Psychiatric Technician (PT) Is the one who takes care of emotionally or developmentally disabled people. Such a person has to ma... Read >
Author: yanita24th July 2009
Depression is one of the many mental illnesses that can really help to ruin a person’s life if left untreated. If you are hoping to deal with your depression in a way that is healthy to your body but does not include the use of drugs, you might want to ... Read >
Author: sharonsky16th July 2009
An individual suffers from stress owing to events and circumstances arising from several social, economic and professional factors. Excessive stress is harmful and the cause of various physical and mental illnesses. To counteract the negative effects of s... Read >
Author: Luka Malgaj10th July 2009
Psychiatrists are some of the busiest doctors in the medical industry; and they have more stress than any other doctors. There are several functions of a psychiatrist and they have to go through some pretty intense training before they are officially reco... Read >
Author: Lisa Simmons09th July 2009
Many people assume that the different types of nursing are more or less the same, but in reality there are significant distinctions between them. One of the branches of nursing where this is the most evident is psychiatric and mental health nursing. Psych... Read >
Author: Cynthia12308th July 2009
At times, all of us have felt anxious and moody. Anxiety, in fact, is one of the universal behavioral indicators that are shared across regional and cultural boundaries. Anxiety and depression, in fact, are a completely normal part of human life. Who ha... Read >
Author: georgerydley08th July 2009
An anxiety attack can be a terrifying experience. An anxiety or panic attack is typified by a period of sudden and very intense fear or dread that usually lasts for no longer than 10 minutes and can come up very abruptly, for no logically apparent reasons... Read >
Author: georgerydley04th July 2009
Mood disorders are also called affective disorders. Mood disorders have a major economic impact through associated health care costs as well as lost work productivity. A mood is an emotion or feeling that lasts a long time. Moods affect how we act. Your m... Read >
Author: petersonbran15th June 2009
Do healthcare systems companies really need public brand recognition? As concerns about fitness are hankering the medical sector, many allied companies have cropped up. Allopathic and alternate medical companies are out to endorse well being. Whether it i... Read >
Author: Kilian05th 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 Dacron04th June 2009
More and more people world over are getting fascinated by the amazing health benefits of Omega 3 fats on overall health and well-being. But, are depression and essential fatty acids also correlated? What are the benefits of Omega 3s in brain health? Find ... Read >
Author: Vijay K Raisinghani18th May 2009
We’ve all heard the saying, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true with teen suicide. Once a teen is suicidal the problem is too far in its development. There is a better way to identify and prevent teen suicide. Th... Read >
Author: Matthew Gause28th April 2009
White - unconventional chameleon
Red - activist
Orange - creative communicator
Violet - psychic
Although Tantra is popularly associated with the peculiar practice of sex and spirituality, it is another method of energy healing. It comes from th... Read >
Author: Jill Smi09th April 2009
Workers compensation insurance is vital important in every aspect. It is also essential for all business types including home businesses, small businesses and even larger businesses. California workers compensation insurance is something that all business... Read >
Author: Walter Sigmore09th April 2009
For years, psychiatrists and medical professionals have said that bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are two very distinct mental illnesses. This idea came from a world-renowned German psychiatrist named Emil Kraepelin. Eric Kraepelin has said that bipola... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu09th April 2009
Bipolar disorder onsets usually during the adolescence and the early 20's and the disorder is quite complex, thereby delaying accurate diagnosis for a couple of years. This is a great disadvantage for the bipolar patient because it would take years befo... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu08th April 2009
Getting out from anxiety can be relatively easy if people would just know how to treat them right. A successful anxiety self help treatment primarily depends on the person. It is up to him if he is willing enough to undergo these treatments and have follo... Read >
Author: johnpolish08th April 2009
Every state you live in and work in has its own set of rule and regulations in regards to being hurt. Some businesses have great medical coverage and benefits while others have a poor selection of benefits to cover you. While this may be true, it is also ... Read >
Author: Walter Sigmore07th April 2009
In the early days, psychology was mainly about research. They wanted to understand how reflexes worked (touch a hot stove� Ouch! Move your hand away), perception worked (I see an old lady� now I see a princess...) and how behavior worked (dog sees foo... Read >
Author: Emiliya28th March 2009
A new Japanese survey has shown that 1 in 6 suffering from dementia has caused a car accident of some degree since they were diagnosed with the condition. The survey carried out by the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society comes amid concerns in the country th... Read >
Author: seamus25th March 2009
It may seem like anxiety and depression do not have much in common. However, the truth is that the two usually come together.
According to mental health experts, over half the people diagnosed with anxiety also have depression. Many of the symptoms of ... Read >
Author: robert6077a21st March 2009
There are certain medications given for bipolar patients, and not all of them are quite comfortable in taking daily doses of different medications. Most of them are interested to secure supplemental or alternative therapies rather than taking prescription... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu11th March 2009
A lot of people who are exerting too much of their brain power usually exhaust not only their physical strength when engaging in various multi-tasking activities, they also tend to over extend their brains up to the point when it plainly needs some good o... Read >
Author: Jocelyn Snider06th March 2009
What is self harm and why do people engage in this practice? Self harm is the act of harming yourself through cutting or burning and sometimes through self starvation. It is an undesirable effort to cope with emotional problems such as frustration and ang... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski03rd March 2009
Divorce is a devastating and painful process, not just for adults, but also for their children whose worlds are often turned inside out when their parents separate.
Children of divorcing parents are often very frightened and confused by the shake up o... Read >
Author: Elijah James24th February 2009
A lot of people who are exerting too much of their brain power usually exhaust not only their physical strength when engaging in various multi-tasking activities, they also tend to over extend their brains up to the point when it plainly needs some good o... Read >
Author: Jocelyn Snider03rd February 2009
Shaking
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Nausea or stomach discomfort
Feeling of light-headedness
A feeling of unreality
Feeling of being detached from oneself
Fear of losing control or going crazy
Fear of dying
Feeling... Read >
Author: Jocelyn Snider21st January 2009
Anxiety disorders are considered as the most frequent subtype in comparison to other mental illnesses and more than 19 million adults in the United States encounter them. Anxiety disorders occur in various forms and it is a requisite to be aware of them a... Read >
Author: johnpolish16th January 2009
Long-term cases of depression, if left untreated, can be among the most debilitating psychiatric conditions that an individual can have to deal with. Long-term cases of clinical depression are dangerous problems, and medicine has found that they often ten... Read >
Author: morningshift13th January 2009
Let’s break the concept down into simpler explanations. If you don’t know what Reiki is, in a nutshell, it is a technique or a spiritual practice that is used to heal. In simpler terms the practice reduces stress and induces deep relaxation, among oth... Read >
Author: SamanthaHall08th January 2009
Living With Anxiety And Depression
Anxiety and depression are both very serious mental illnesses all on their own. Unfortunately, they can also go hand-in-hand, making everyday life very difficult for the person who is suffering. Fortunately, if the co... Read >
Author: Peter Marshall -Farrimond08th January 2009
Living With Anxiety And Depression
Anxiety and depression are both very serious mental illnesses all on their own. Unfortunately, they can also go hand-in-hand, making everyday life very difficult for the person who is suffering. Fortunately, if the co... Read >
Author: Peter Marshall -Farrimond08th 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: Oz07th January 2009
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a serious illness when a person is preoccupied with minor or imaginary physical flaws, usually of the skin, hair, and nose. A person with BDD tends to have cosmetic surgery, and even if the surgeries are successful, does ... Read >
Author: Alien05th January 2009
NYC therapy is therapy that is used to help people and it is derived from the social science called psychology. It is a practical science that is used to help understand the world around us and how it affects the human being in his environment.
Psychol... Read >
Author: Linda Cooper17th December 2008
Recent study conduction by researchers from US found out a direct link of gum disease and worsening of mental function. Extensive gum disease with inflammation to different organ systems can have harmful effects on brain function.
It was found that el... Read >
Author: abrogers11th December 2008
Happiness is an important part of a successful persona. Happy people are triumphant and contented. More importantly, they are themselves agents of happiness. They spread sunshine wherever they go. So, they can easily form successful relationships with tho... Read >
Author: quinlanmurray11th December 2008
Happiness is an important part of a successful persona. Happy people are triumphant and contented. More importantly, they are themselves agents of happiness. They spread sunshine wherever they go. So, they can easily form successful relationships with tho... Read >
Author: quinlanmurray05th December 2008
The dug Seroquel, approved by FDA (food & drug association) is used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar mania. Both of these are mental illnesses, generally caused by an imbalance of chemicals within the brain. Schizophrenia results in inabilit... Read >
Author: Article Manager03rd December 2008
One mental disease is depression. No, those afflicted aren't somehow less than others. Crazy or nut case aren't words that can be used to describe you. It simply means that you have a disease that affects the mind and requires treatment to be cured. Those... Read >
Author: TomSmith26th November 2008
People all around us feel anxious and stressed out due to the present condition of the world. Everyone has their own reason for being stressed out and you can see people wherever you look, be it a small child or an old man, having a worried look. Let’s ... Read >
Author: Harry26th November 2008
Depression is a mental illness. This does not mean that those who suffer it are lower forms of life. You aren't considered nuts or a loony tunes if you have it. You have an illness that strikes the mind and requires medical attention to be cured, that'... Read >
Author: Chokyi Ooi11th November 2008
By Daniel R. Murphy
Perhaps the largest impediment to accomplishing our projects, tasks and goals is procrastination. It is always easier to put off until tomorrow or next week what we might do today or what we should do today.
Can you conquer procr... Read >
Author: Daniel R. Murphy15th October 2008
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses with 10-15% of people suffering from depression at some stage in their lifetime. The general symptoms of depression include irritability, difficulty to concentrate, feelings of guilt or helplessness, r... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick14th October 2008
Every now and then we use new ideas, products or services to better our lives only to find out later that they’re dangerous. Asbestos, thalidomide and plastics (now the subject of many lawsuits) are a few examples. Many prescription drugs also fall into... Read >
Author: Gloria MacTaggart14th October 2008
If you are of the opinion that CCTV cameras are instruments used by Big Brother-type governments and employers to spy on your most private matters, then you will welcome their presence in medical care facilities for those with mental illnesses. And if yo... Read >
Author: surveillanceguide10th October 2008
Butyrophenones
Haloperidol (Serenace), Trifluperidol (Triperidol), Pimozide (Orap, Mozep)
These are some drugs of this class which are used in the treatment of major mental illnesses. They cause a higher incidence of extrapyramidal symptoms (abvorm... Read >
Author: Alien15th September 2008
Thiamin (also spelled "thiamine") is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin, previously known as vitamin B1 or aneurine. Thiamin may most commonly be known for treating Beriberi.
But Thiamin is involved in other body functions, including: nervous system a... Read >
Author: nutrition109th September 2008
Diet and lifestyle are two things that help achieve good health and beauty. As Ayurveda relates to every aspect of the mind, body and the soul, it considers beauty as an intimate part of the human personality. To serve the purpose of fast natural beauty a... Read >
Author: swornambigai09th September 2008
Diet and lifestyle are two things that help achieve good health and beauty. As Ayurveda relates to every aspect of the mind, body and the soul, it considers beauty as an intimate part of the human personality. To serve the purpose of fast natural beauty a... Read >
Author: swornambigai09th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains
The Wall Street Journal had a very interesting article yesterday, titled To Be Young and Anxiety-Free, focused on the value of cognitive behavioral therapy to help children with high levels of anxiety learn how too cope b... Read >
Author: Alvaro08th September 2008
Anxiety is the feeling of uneasiness, fear and insecurity when in reality there is nothing to be scared of. Fear normally disappears after the danger is gone, but anxiety remains without any apparent danger. Fear, or mild anxiety are normal emotions, lead... Read >
Author: michael russell 05th September 2008
A young couple hired a teenage babysitter to look after their child while they were away at a company party. The teenage girl had come to them with good references from a neighbor. On the day of the party, the girl arrived on the dot. Mama and Papa went f... Read >
Author: Melina Menny02nd September 2008
Exercise is so underrated!
You hear about it all the time. You see so many gyms. On tv, you'll see a lot of advertisements about gym memberships.So many people have memberships to gyms but rarely or never use them!
If they do use them, it's inconsis... Read >
Author: derek01st September 2008
The chemistry of the brain probably plays an important part in causing mental illness. That is why drugs may be used along with psychotherapy in treating the disorders discussed below. But most cases of mental illnesses such as manic depression, anxiety, ... Read >
Author: michael russell 28th August 2008
Anxiety is the feeling of uneasiness, fear and insecurity when in reality there is nothing to be scared of. Fear normally disappears after the danger is gone, but anxiety remains without any apparent danger. Fear, or mild anxiety are normal emotions, lead... Read >
Author: michael russell 20th August 2008
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses which affects more people than you might think. And new research suggests that depression can affect individual and collective safety at work, leading to more personal injury claims.
Those with dep... Read >
Author: Christian Ward16th August 2008
Every child is special. But in modern usage, a special child pertains to a child with behavioral, developmental, learning, physical and mental disabilities. They might have mild developmental disabilities or debilitating mental illnesses; dyslexia or sch... Read >
Author: surveillanceguide29th July 2008
Shirodhara or Shiro dhara is a method of relieving stress and avoid many mental illnesses. Stress is a common problem in modern world, with demands from society and profession. Shirodhara is the continuous flow of medicated oil through the head. Sesame oi... Read >
Author: swornambigai23rd July 2008
A lot of people who are exerting too much of their brain power usually exhaust not only their physical strength when engaging in various multi-tasking activities, they also tend to over extend their brains up to the point when it plainly needs some good o... Read >
Author: John Samson22nd July 2008
Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high bloo... Read >
Author: peterhutch11th July 2008
Shirodhara or Shiro dhara is a method of relieving stress and avoid many mental illnesses. Stress is a common problem in modern world, with demands from society and profession.
Shiro means head and dhara is an unbroken flow. Shirodhara is the continuou... Read >
Author: swornambigai11th July 2008
Shirodhara or Shiro dhara is a method of relieving stress and avoid many mental illnesses. Stress is a common problem in modern world, with demands from society and profession.
shirodharaShiro means head and dhara is an unbroken flow. Shirodhara is the... Read >
Author: swornambigai10th June 2008
Depression among young Americans has come to be known as the common cold of mental illnesses. It is one of the fastest growing problems in U.S. culture, yet it is among the most misunderstood of the mental disorders. Myths and misperceptions about the dis... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson09th June 2008
Depression among young Americans has come to be known as the common cold of mental illnesses. It is one of the fastest growing problems in U.S. culture, yet it is among the most misunderstood of the mental disorders. Myths and misperceptions about the dis... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson03rd June 2008
Dissociative disorders are so-called because they are marked by a dissociation from or interruption of a person's fundamental aspects of waking consciousness (such as one's personal identity, one's personal history, etc.). Dissociative disorders come in m... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
The cause of bipolar disorder is unclear, but hereditary, biological, and psychological factors may play a part. For example, the incidence of bipolar disorder among relatives of affected patients is higher than in the general population and highest among... Read >
Author: peterhutch06th May 2008
Drugs Used in Symptomatic Treatment
A single or a few doses of phenothiazines and other drugs can be used for symptomatic treatment of nausea and vomiting.
Phenothiazines and Other Dopamine Agonists
Prochlorperazine (Stemetil). Triflupromazine ... Read >
Author: Alien01st May 2008
Though meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, it also has many health benefits. The yoga and meditation techniques are being implemented in management of life threatening diseases; in transformation of molecular and genetic stru... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th April 2008
My initial reaction to the Iceman Interviews was that the murderer, Richard Kuklinski, was suffering from some deep seated mental illnesses in order for him to be able to commit what he estimated to be 200 or more murders without remorse. I was gratified ... Read >
Author: Jarn28th April 2008
You may have seen the Oscar-winning film, "A Beautiful Mind". This film tells the story of John Forbes Nash, Nobel Prize winner with severe schizophrenia. The film details how Nash overcame years of suffering from schizophrenia to win the Noble Prize. If ... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team25th April 2008
Mental illnesses are medical conditions that disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, race, religion, or income. Mental illnesses are not the result o... Read >
Author: Scott Allen Barker07th April 2008
Mental stress is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events, including myocardial ischemia and sudden death possibly caused by catecholamine-induced increases in heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) that result in enhanced myocardial o... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown07th April 2008
Doctors used to believe that depression was a disease of late life, affecting older people more frequently than younger ones. In fact, recent studies have shown that quite the opposite is true. Depression is slightly more common in people between the ages... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson04th April 2008
Doctors used to believe that depression was a disease of late life, affecting older people more frequently than younger ones. In fact, recent studies have shown that quite the opposite is true. Depression is slightly more common in people between the ages... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson03rd April 2008
Amidst the highly public debate on depression, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a Public Health Advisory (PHA) warning against worsening depression and increased risk of suicidal behavior in people taking antidepressants.
After a short-t... Read >
Author: prmaven02nd April 2008
Many different illnesses are able to be treated using the procedure of acupuncture and one of those illnesses that is able to be easily treated is Depression. Even though Depression is a mental illness and not a physical ailment, the whole process of acup... Read >
Author: perrybelcher01st April 2008
Mental illnesses are biological brain disorders that many people suffer from, through no fault of their own. They cannot be wished away or combated through will power. While there are very real stigmas associated with these illnesses, the best way to get ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON01st April 2008
We often use visualization in our ordinary lives so the thought of it helping us with our cold calling isn’t too far fetched. Learning how to use images to help us guide or calls is a relatively easy thing. When you are ready you simply clear your mind ... Read >
Author: Galper31st March 2008
We often use visualization in our ordinary lives so the thought of it helping us with our cold calling isn’t too farfetched. Learning how to use images to help us guide or calls is a relatively easy thing. When you are ready you simply clear your mind o... Read >
Author: Ari Galper29th March 2008
Doctors used to believe that depression was a disease of late life, affecting older people more frequently than younger ones. In fact, recent studies have shown that quite the opposite is true. Depression is slightly more common in people between the ages... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson26th March 2008
What is Agoraphobia?
Agoraphobia is not, as many people believe, just about open spaces. It is really the fear of being in any place or situation where the sufferer does not feel safe or where the sufferer feels trapped, and he/she is filled by an unco... Read >
Author: cathy M Ross08th March 2008
All over the world, mental health is a serious issue these days. Most often
it is prevalent in people suffering from deteriorating socio-economic
conditions, hectic lifestyles and troubled relationships. There are several
other reasons for one to su... Read >
Author: Richel Fox23rd February 2008
The occurrence of mental illness can be caused by different factors or a combination of these several factors. Different explanations are offered by different schools of thought, such as biological, psychological or social explanations for causing mental ... Read >
Author: Robert II Smith22nd February 2008
Bipolar disorder, also manic depression, and schizophrenia are just some of the serious mental disorders affecting nearly 3 to 4 percent of the U.S. adult population. Astra Zeneca, who are the makers of an anti-psychotic drug Seroquel, have developed the ... Read >
21st February 2008
For those millions of Americans smoking each year and wanting to quit, it can be difficult and unhealty to quit without the aid of a smoking cessation drug such as Chantix. However, now that one of them most widely distributed smoking cessation drugs is b... Read >
20th February 2008
It happens just about every night. After reading for about a half hour, I’m finally sleepy and relaxed. I turn out the light and sink into my down pillows and high thread-count sheets. I’m just falling asleep when, wham – it happens.
It feels l... Read >
Author: Alvaro13th February 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began investigating reports in November 2007 of suicides linked to a smoking cessation drug prescribed to patients. After the drugs makers, Pfizer, updated the prescription drug warnings on Chantix, also Varencl... Read >
Author: Legal02nd 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 sams14th January 2008
Since its early 20th-century beginnings, behavioral therapy has prided itself above all on being scientific. So avoiding such unquantifiable as needs, wants, and motivation, together with excursions into the unconscious and trans personal.
Instead it h... Read >
Author: Alien29th October 2007
Many people with social anxiety disorder feel that there is "something wrong," but don't recognize their feeling as a sign of illness. Physiological effects, similar to those in other anxiety disorders, are present in social phobics. Social anxiety disord... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Obsessive compulsive personality disorder, like many other mental illnesses, is linked to genetics and is caused by an imbalance in the person's brain chemistry. This perfectionism may interfere with the person's ability to complete a given task, because ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th August 2007
Psychiatric Hospitalization: A Guide for Families
“You will probably wonder if the whole thing was your fault. If you care enough to feel that way, the problem was probably not your fault. If wondering about it helps you correct mistakes and communi... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan10th August 2007
The Canadian government has proposed a $5.36 billion upgrade to the current mental health system. Raising the excise tax on alcoholic drinks by 5 cents per drink will fund this upgrade. Although this project is worthwhile, it contains numerous flaws tha... Read >
Author: Denny Soinski15th June 2007
SchizophreniaDiaries.com is a website that contains various true stories from schizophrenics. Here they share their tales of hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, suffering, and recovery. They allow users to submit stories and resources to the site to hel... Read >
Author: jac bevans07th June 2007
Flax seed oil is rich in omega 3 acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid. Many people in the West are seriously deficient in these essential fatty acids due to poor diet. Whilst oily fish is a rich source of omega 3 acids many people find these kinds of ... Read >
Author: kior31st May 2007
Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who have depression, the feelings ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2007
Being one of the most debilitating and baffling mental illnesses, schizophrenia varies in its severity from individual to individual, although it has a specific set of symptoms.
It is known that usually this illness can be controlled with treatment, and ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola17th May 2007
In today’s society being slim or slender is very important. Because of this women are starting to suffer more and more. In order to lock right some over do it and end up starving them selves and exercising more than they should. This kind of eating diso... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola17th May 2007
Anxiety and depression are by far the two most common mental illnesses diagnosed in the United States, and probably the world, although there haven’t been studies done to confirm it. They both can be debilitating in their effects, and are very difficul... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu09th May 2007
History tells us that for very long periods that took centuries, people have argued about the causes of mental illnesses like schizophrenia. Those who had mental illnesses were categorized as being insane or mad, but there were cases when it was thought e... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola18th April 2007
It is believed that many researchers found the pathology of autism. The creativity and savant abilities make autistic people extraordinary so in this case the doctors are working on a treatment which can be able to lessen autistic symptoms of hypersensiti... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola04th 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 Buchanan29th March 2007
Mental illness is a growing and more recognizable problem in the United States and in the world. There are several different types of mental illness, all with several different types of attributes attached to them. By knowing the mental illness that you a... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan29th March 2007
There is no known exact reason why some people develop mental illnesses while others don’t or how they come to be. There are so many symptoms that one could have that could be considered normal or a possible illness, it can be hard to tell. Trying to te... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan27th March 2007
My big brother, Tom, has challenges beyond my understanding. He struggles with schizoaffective disorder. Although I've never looked up his "diagnosis" in the official record of mental illnesses, the DSM, I know he has problems. I know this by his fixation... Read >
Author: Mary K Logan27th February 2007
When you care about someone suffering from a mood disorder, taking care of yourself can be a challenge. Mood disorders run the gamut from chronic and clinical depression to panic disorders and bi-polar disorder. In addition to the stress of caregiving, fa... Read >
Author: Mary K Logan29th January 2007
My big brother, Tom, has challenges beyond my understanding. He struggles with schizoaffective disorder. Although I've never looked up his "diagnosis" in the official record of mental illnesses, the DSM, I know he has problems. I know this by his fixation... Read >
Author: Mary K Logan24th January 2007
Human norms and behavior patterns have greatly changed since the past centuries. Abnormal behavior needs to be re--studied now.
Psychological normality is the average or ideal or the state of a person. It reflects behavior that is considered typical or c... Read >
Author: Sharon White06th December 2006
Yoga helps in refreshing the body, soul and mind. And, in present scenario, where, there is no peace of mind, here emerges a need of yoga, which helps an individual in regaining peace of mind. However, it is not possible for everyone to join yoga classes,... Read >
Author: Bryan Josling19th November 2006
Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations. Anxiety (intense nervousness) and self-consciousness arise from a fear of being closely watched, judg... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan19th November 2006
Although the exact cause of most mental illnesses is not known, it is becoming clear through research that many of these conditions are caused by a combination of biological, psychological and environmental factors.
What Biological Factors Are Involv... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan19th November 2006
The human brain is an amazing organ. It controls memory and learning, the senses (hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch) and emotion. It also controls other parts of the body, including muscles, organs and blood vessels.
The brain also is a very compl... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan19th November 2006
Mental illness is any disease or condition affecting the brain that influence the way a person thinks, feels, behaves and/or relates to others and to his or her surroundings. Although the symptoms of mental illness can vary from mild to severe and are dif... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan19th November 2006
About 20% of American children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness during a given year, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. Further, nearly 5 million American children and adolescents suffer from a serious mental illness (one that significantly in... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan19th November 2006
It's incredible to think, as you look around that wedding reception or board meeting or high-school reunion, that one in five of the people there has or will have a mental illness at some point in their lives. Mood disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorde... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan16th November 2006
There are several alternative treatment options available to the parents of children correctly diagnosed with ADHD or ADD. Attention Deficit Disorder or that with Hyperactive tendencies are a set of mental illnesses that are routinely mis diagnosed. ... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks23rd September 2006
Getting anxious over Anxiety Depression?
A lot of people who are exerting too much of their brain power usually exhaust not only their physical strength when engaging in various multi-tasking activities, they also tend to over extend their brains up to... Read >
Author: Nicholas Sherwin23rd September 2006
Many people who engage in various multi-tasking activities tend to exert too much of their brain power and as a result usually exhaust not only their physical strength, but they also tend to over extend their brains to the extent when it obviously needs s... Read >
Author: Sheryl Polomka25th June 2006
Recent studies released in the British press have come to the conclusion that many of today's mental illnesses may be due to our diet. The rise in these conditions over the last 50 years coincides with our increased consumption of junk foods, chemical add... Read >
Author: John Johnson18th June 2006
At some point in our lives, we will experience some sort of chronic pain that we positively hate and wish to go away. But as much as we seek pain relief immediately and despise the discomfort, the truth is that pain is useful to our survival as it alerts... Read >
Author: Scott Baker08th June 2006
Inflammatory bowel disease is a term that describes two similar conditions called Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These diseases affect both the digestive system, resulting with the intestines becoming inflamed, and often can form sores on the wal... Read >
Author: Geraint Roberts26th May 2006
John was a highly intelligent young boy. With higher than average intelligence, he was also emotionally sensitive. He was obviously a handful for his parents because they did not know how to deal with him. His father was strict with him. His mother was to... Read >
Author: Pradeep Chadha25th May 2006
Anxiety and panic disorders are the most common emotional disorder. It is reported that one out of every 76 people worldwide will experience a panic attack in their lives. Each year around 1/3 of American adults have at least one panic attack while most o... Read >
Author: Nicholas Ahern12th May 2006
Eating disorders make lots of victims among people nowadays. The persons suffering from these conditions are exposed to many threats, developing obsessions with food and experiencing changes in their behavior. Eating disorders are a sort of mental illness... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola13th April 2006
Every year approximately 9.5 per cent of the American population suffers from depression. Depression is a grave illness that affects day to day life and destroys families. It is a disorder that controls the mind and its functions causing loss of appetite,... Read >
Author: Paul Wilson05th March 2006
by Tess Thompson
With over 19 million adults affected by them, anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental illnesses in the United States. There are many different types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, post trauma... Read >
Author: Tess Thompson09th February 2006
Women and Mental Health Research
Mental illnesses affect women and men differently. Some disorders are more common in women, and some express themselves with different symptoms. Scientists are only now beginning to tease apart the contribution of v... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan29th November 2005
Schizophrenia is a devastating brain disorder—the most chronic and disabling of the severe mental illnesses. The first signs of schizophrenia, which typically emerge in young people in their teens or twenties, are confusing and often shocking to families ... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan11th November 2005
Depression can take on many faces depending upon the person, their age, and their gender. Overall, the best thing to be aware of is a significant change in activity or behavior.
Depression In Teens
Depression in teenagers can be difficult to identif... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan03rd November 2005
Depression and learning disabilities are frequently misunderstood. Learning disabilities and depression are common mental illnesses that affect millions everyday.
Studies has shown that children suffering with learning disabilities have complexity lea... Read >
Author: Alex Fir25th September 2005
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. At least eight percent of adults in the US experience serious depression at some point during their lives.
The illness affects all people, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity or socioeconomic stand... Read >
Author: Alex Fir
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