Mental Disorders
ADHD
December 6, 2011
Attention deficit disorder (also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD) is a chronic mental disorder that affects millions of children across the United States. In some cases, the condition can persist into adulthood. The causes of this condition are not totally clear to healthcare professionals. Genetic factors, altered brain function (as well as anatomy), maternal ...
Anorexia: An Overview
November 21, 2011
Anorexia nervosa is a psychological (eating) disorder. It causes people to obsess over the foods they eat and their weight. People with this disorder may diet to the point of starvation or exercise themselves to exhaustion. They take these steps because they are attempting to lose weight. People suffering from anorexia equate being thin with ...
Signs Of Depression – When To Become Concerned
November 8, 2011
Everyone has a bad day or two so what are the true signs of depression to look for when you are concerned for yourself, a friend, or a loved one. When should you seek or suggest mental health counseling? The first thing to consider is the history of behavior. While isolating from friends and family can ...
Don’t Be Shy; Seek Mental Health Advice
July 25, 2011
When you are building a house – you go to an architect; when you need a heart transplant – you go to a surgeon; so why is it that so many people avoid seeing a psychotherapist for mental health counseling when their emotional life needs sorting out? Like my friend, a psychotherapist herself, once told me, ...
Mental Disorders: People You Know
July 9, 2011
Mental disorders in the United States number in the tens of millions and only a small number of these are treated. The chances are good that someone in your family, among close friends or social circle have a mental disorder. There are many different kinds of mental disorders and each has different symptoms. To name a few, ...
What Are The Signs Of Depression And When Should You Call The Family Doctor
July 2, 2011
Does one of your family members seem to be in a bad mood lately? No matter what you do, you cannot seem to get them to smile. Do not avoid them, sometimes what seems like a bad mood are signs of depression. Some signs of depression are: Depressed mood. No interest in normal activities. Feeling hopeless, guilty, worthless, or ...
Why Is Mental Health Counseling So Important For Sufferers Of Bipolar Disorder?
July 2, 2011
Bipolar disorder is in the class of mental disorders that can be helped immensely by mental health counseling, in addition to prescribed pharmaceutical therapy. Bipolar disorder is a condition of abrupt mood swings, increased euphoria (sometimes called mania) and is followed by periods of deep depression. Controlling the mood swings and adapting behaviors of ...
Healthy Food Choices: Secrets For A Strong Memory
May 14, 2011
In my previous post I wrote about the top 3 healthy food choices, which boost the memory power. Let's go on and find out how your eating habits can sharpen your memory. So what to eat and what to include in your healthy living plan? Berries: Eat berries frequently. You can go either for berry smoothies or ...
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