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How to Identify Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Symptoms of bipolar are generally straightforward and they are important to know in case you suspect someone you love has this mental illness. People with a firm diagnosis can live a healthy and happy life with medication and therapy, as having a mental illness is not a death sentence.
What To Expect at Your First Chiropractic Visit
For a lot of people, the first visit to a chiropractor can be a little unsettling. I am sure you remember all of the horror stories about having your "neck and back cracked". Although the fear of the unknown is quite understandable, put those stories aside and begin your journey of enlight
Attention Deficit Disorder in Children FAQ
If you are the parent of a child which is likely to have ADHD you are not alone. It is estimated that somewhere between 8 and 15 percent of all school aged children have the condition, with the number of prescriptions for the stimulant medication Ritalin (primary treatment for ADHD) tripling since t
Struggling WIth Addiction
No matter what the addiction is that we have, it can take control over us and anyone else who is near to us. I would say that most of the entire world has become addicted to one thing or another durin
About Religious Drug Rehab Centers
Religious drug rehab centers provide both inpatient and outpatient treatment for drug addicts. Religious treatment programs generally include all the typical components of a drug treatment program, like individual, group and family counseling. However, they also offer a spiritual treatment compone
How to Explain Bipolar Disorder to Children
Bipolar affective disorder is a mood disorder that causes alternating states of depression and manic behavior. As the mental health community learns more about bipolar disorder, children and adolescents are more frequently being diagnosed. A child with bipolar disorder may experience suicidal though
New Need for Information on Comprehensive Christian Recovery Resources
Who needs more information on comprehensive Christian recovery programs and resources? AAs, NAs, Celebrate Recovery, Teen Challenge, Overcomers Outreach, Salvation Army, Christian counselors, Christia
Mental Health
The ways in which we feel, think, and tackle with our personal lives and the incidents that take place determine our mental health. The mental health of a person also helps him in taking the decisions in life.
Panic Attack Symptoms and Tips
In this article, I will be explaining many symptoms of panic attacks. I will also give some tips on how to stop a panic attack.
ADD Without Hyperactivity is Still Called ADHD
Previously ADD was the most common acronym for Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity. Since more children are diagnosed with being very hyperactive the community tends to utilize the term ADHD instead.
The 'Darkest Year Ever' for the NIH?
American Psychiatric Association President Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman on how government policies are out of sync with our country's medical needs.
Pseudoseizure Disorder
Pseudoseizure disorder--also known as psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, or PNES--is a neurological disorder in which an individual experiences epileptic-type seizures known as pseudoseizures. Pseudoseizures differ from typical seizures in a number of ways, though differentiating between the two can
Is Exercise the Anti-Aging Miracle You've Been Waiting For
Exercise and fitness, in the form of moderate physical activity performed in midlife or later appears to be associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment, whereas a six-month high-intensity aerobic exercise program may ...
The Mystical World of Psychiatry
Many believe that psychiatry is not real; it's a pseudoscience, trash, and a make belief science, it's all about hypnotism etc. However, psychiatry is a medical science of a different order that deals with the mind and its intrinsic and complicated nature.
How to Stop Smoking With Aculaser Treatment
The challenge of giving up smoking is not just about executing an approach, but finding the right approach for you. While there are stop-smoking treatments that you can easily buy at a store nearby, many people are now looking toward technological advancements to make their challenge even easier. Ac
How to Survive a Rip Tide
Each year, many people drown in rip tides. Also known as rip currents, these dangerous, fast-moving underwater currents can quickly pull an unknowing swimmer out to sea. The good news is that rip tides are relatively easy to navigate, if you keep your head on straight and know what to do.
Ethical Challenges in Primary Prevention of Schizophrenia
In this commentary, the author addresses the ethical challenges and complexities presented by identifying, targeting, and assessing participants for schizophrenia prevention and intervention.
Social Skill Activities for Kids With Autism
Many children with autism see the world from a different perspective than others. Though all children with and without diagnosis's have different learning styles and needs the educational emphasis for children with autism has been social skills. The development of social skills can be attained throu
How to Write Group Counseling Notes
Notes written by counselors for group sessions serve a few different purposes. The primary purpose of group counseling notes is to help the client and keep track of his or her progress toward meeting treatment goals. These notes are also used to document a client's use of services for payment purpos
The Gift of Your Intuition
We were all born with the gift of intuition. We can overcome fears and experiences that blocked it, and learn again to use this very beneficial skill. That voice within us can guide us using the wisdom of our hearts along with the logic of our heads. We can move beyond the ego's grasp and devel