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Homeopathy - Natural Remedies For the Modern Man
Homeopathy is a natural healing technique that is based on the concept of treating "like with like." Homepathic treatments are composed of chemicals in small amounts that will produce the same results that the patient is already experiencing. When the body is able to overcome the low dosag
Signs When Someone is Bipolar
NAMI, the National Institute of Mental Health, finds that over ten million people have bipolar disorder. Men and women are affected equally. Bipolar disorder sometimes coexists with other illnesses such as anxiety disorder and schizophrenia.
How Broken is the Mental Health Delivery System?
Most psychotherapists agree that the mental health delivery system is broken. Generally speaking, where two or more psychotherapists are gathered together, complaints abound about the way they have to practice in the current system. This article presents at least 8 reasons why the system no longer w
How To Avoid Taking Antidepressant Drugs For Depression
There is an estimated 25 million Americans who are prescribed and taking antidepressant drugs. Although these drugs can be effective and even life saving in some instances, there is much controversy surrounding how they are prescribed and if they are truly needed in every case.
Schizotypy and Etiology of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
How does the construct of schizotypy inform our understanding of schizophrenia? This review examines commonality and differences of causal factors for schizotypy and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Outdoor People Do Not Exercise
There are many people who do not like to exercise! However, they love to take their daily walk. Some people love to observe and be a part of nature.
OCD & Anxiety
This article summarizes the intricacies with OCD and anxiety plus the combination with the two.
3 Critical Facts About a Panic Attack When Driving
If this has happened to you, you know how horrifying this situation truly is. However, there are a few facts you need to know. When you think of driving and having an attack is that ...
Application of Cognitive and Behavioral Perspectives in Nursing Practice
Cognitive and behavioral perspectives are the two important schools of thought in psychology. The behavioral perspective focuses on the behaviors and how they are learned and reinforced. Whereas, cognitive area of psychology as defined by ...
Definition of Emotionally Handicapped
An emotional handicap can take many different forms, depending on what's causing it. Some people are emotionally deadened, while others may be overly aggressive. Though the condition is mental, it may also have physical symptoms, such as headaches or panic attacks. Whatever the symptoms are, it's im
Teen smokers
Teen smokers Novice teenage smokers often make repeated attempts to quit smoking soon after they start, but most are unsuccessful, according to research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society. "Quitting is on the minds of ...
How to Break Depressive Behaviors
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 9.5 percent of the population suffers from a depressive illness in any given one-year period. Depression is a serious problem that affects a person's body, mood and thought process; if you find yourself engaging in depressive behavi
How to Overcome Bipolar Depression or Mood Disorder
You will fall into the traps of the anti-conscience and imagine that you are simply being a good friend for your friends or a good relative for your family. It never warns you about the negative consequences of your actions; instead, you feel that others will admire your actions, that you will feel
Asperger's Depression Treatment
Asperger's syndrome is a disorder affecting a child's ability to interact and socialize with other people. The disorder is grouped under the autism umbrella because of the lack of social skills, but it generally is considered on the mild side of autism. Depression may present itself because of an in
Learning How to Control Panic Attacks to Finally Get Rid of Anxiety Attacks
Learning how to control panic attacks is really the key to get rid of panic attacks. When you are struck by an anxiety attack normally you would have sensations like palpitations, dizziness, feeling of losing control, breathlessness, pins and needles in your fingers, stomach ache, chest pain etc. Th
Panic Attacks in Children - Anxiety Disorders
Yes, there are cases of panic attacks in children.Children can have just as much stress as adults, and enough stress and anxiety build up, a child could experience a panic attack.The stress a child experiences can range from peer pressure and bullying at school to a divorce or death in the family.Mi
Quitting Smoking Facts
It can be incredibly tough to quit smoking---only 4 to 7 percent of smokers are able to quit "cold turkey." But it's also incredibly important to quit smoking so that you can help cut your risk of developing deadly diseases. Your chances of kicking the habit increase if you try a therapy that helps
Change Your Perspective, Embrace Your Body
Would you like to be more satisfied with your body? I'm exploring how we can embrace the bodies we have by looking at our bodies from a different perspective.
Statistical Facts on Teen Substance Abuse
Teens are exposed to a plethora of problems. To cope, many turn to substance abuse. Parents and caregivers can familiarize themselves with statistical trends on teen substance abuse to curb their teen's path toward a drug problem and to understand the reasons why teen substance abuse occurs.
Good Health Habits for the Brain
Just like the rest of our body, we also need to put emphasis on brain health and how to keep it active. Engage in activities that use brain power such as word games and puzzles. Don't forget the brain food either. In this article, you will learn more about activities that stimulate the brain an