• More Than The Winter Blues

    Updated: 2011-01-31 19:25:29
    Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression caused by inadequate sunlight. The short days of winter cause some people to become exhibit symptoms of depression: fatigue, lack of interest in normal pursuits, change in appetite.

  • Parenting in the Midst of Mental Illness

    Updated: 2011-01-31 17:40:41
    If you or someone you know is the parent of a child suffering from Mental Illness, then please, keep reading. In December 2009 our world came crashing in when we learned our daughter was diagnosed with Early Onset Bipolar Disorder. Of course we knew something was wrong but to actually hear the words and from a professional source, was well, devastating.

  • Social Workers Job Description 101

    Updated: 2011-01-31 16:30:46
    Learn more about a social work job description here. We will give you a basic description for better understanding.

  • Depression, Anxiety and Weight Gain: The Despair Cycle

    Updated: 2011-01-29 01:44:30
    A cycle is an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs. Otherwise, a cycle tends to go on, and on, and on, repeating itself over and over. Despair means to lose hope. So imagine, that hopeless feeling over and over doing the same things that create despair such as depression, anxiety, fear, low self-esteem and even weight gain.

  • ADHD And Sugar - How You Can Help Your Child To Have A Healthier Diet

    Updated: 2011-01-28 21:46:05
    The ADHD and sugar debate has been going on for quite some time now. There is, quite frankly, no conclusive scientific evidence to show that there is any link. Sugar can of course make kids hyperactive and can exacerbate some symptoms.

  • Understanding Bi-Polar Disorder

    Updated: 2011-01-28 19:58:00
    Bipolar is a form of depression. This article attempts to outline some of the symptoms, characteristics and treatment options for Bipolar disorder.

  • Is ADHD Right Brained, Left Brained or Mixed Dominant?

    Updated: 2011-01-28 19:44:21
    Brain Dominance matters in ADHD. Please read on and learn why.

  • If You Suspect ADD-ADHD in Your Child: A Basic Guide

    Updated: 2011-01-28 17:50:17
    Learning that your child has ADD or ADHD can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the hardest part of living with ADD or ADHD can be learning how to live with the disorder. If discovered early enough, children with ADD or ADHD stand an excellent chance of living a full normal life.

  • How to Keep Your Mental Demons at Bay?

    Updated: 2011-01-28 17:24:54
    Are you feeling irritated? Are your colleagues and family members turning you to nuts? Are your neighbours treat you as easily irritable and they really are afraid of you? Don't worry. There is a Solution to every thing in this world. We just need window to look at it. I have gone through that phase and worked my way towards a solution and a better healthy life. I will tell what I have done. You decide if it suits you. Good luck.

  • How Do You Know If You Have Bipolar Disorder?

    Updated: 2011-01-28 17:01:22
    Do you think you may have bipolar disorder? Many people suffer from symptoms of bipolar disorder and have no idea. There are many things people can do in order to cope with their disorder in many healthy ways. Education is key when one is trying to figure out whether they have bipolar disorder and if they do, how to deal with it.

  • Tips on Starting an ADHD Diet

    Updated: 2011-01-28 16:10:24
    Removing certain foods from your child's diet can go a long way to preventing hyperactive and inattentive symptoms. The only problem is that it's easier said than done. Most of the foods you will have to eliminate are foods that your child loves eating. From birthday cakes to slices of pizza, it will be difficult to keep your child away from his or her favorite foods. Here are some tips on how to start your child's ADHD diet.

  • Superior Autobiographical Memory: CBS 60 Minutes - Do You Have This Condition?

    Updated: 2011-01-28 15:52:37
    In early January 2011, CBS show "60 Minutes" aired an intriguing story on people who "suffer" from Superior Autobiographical Memory whereby vivid details of a specific date in the past can be recounted with ease by persons with this condition. Although autobiographical memory has been studied and diagnosed for some time, superior autobiographical memory is considered a new phenomenon.

  • Aspergers And ADHD - Sorting Out The Confusion And Looking At Alternative Treatments

    Updated: 2011-01-28 14:49:30
    Many parents are convinced that Aspergers and ADHD medication go hand in hand but that is not true in all cases. There are three likely scenarios. The child may have ADHD or may have Aspergers.

  • Alzheimer's Disease: Overcoming The Fear Of Memory Loss

    Updated: 2011-01-28 14:41:10
    No one knows the cure for Alzheimer's disease, but there is some evidence that keeping your mind active with mental exercises of any kind will slow down and even help ward off memory loss. Mental stimulation increases neuronal development and in a sense is combating the loss of neurons as Alzheimer's disease progresses. How much it physically influences the progressive nature of Alzheimer's is not known but that it appears to help is increasing evident. Also there is no question that as memory seems to improve much fear about the condition diminishes and thus improves one's lifestyle even if suffering from real memory loss and dementia.

  • Why a Hoarder Should Declutter Fast or Get Hurt

    Updated: 2011-01-28 13:48:52
    Compulsive hoarders really believe that they are doing the right thing and nothing is wrong with living in such cluttered conditions. But in this article you will find some of the reasons why a hoarder should declutter fast or get hurt.

  • What Is Aspergers (or Asbergers) and How Is It Treated?

    Updated: 2011-01-28 13:42:35
    Asperger syndrome or Asperger's syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that's characterized by essential difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repeated patterns of behaviour and interests. This differs from some other autism spectrum issues by its family member preservation of linguistic as well as cognitive development. Although not required for prognosis, physical clumsiness and a typical use of language are regularly reported.

  • ADHD and School: Reading Tips

    Updated: 2011-01-28 06:53:48
    The medical community often considers ADHD and learning disabilities as separate disorders, but it's very common for kids with ADHD to have difficulty reading. Regardless of whether or not your child has an undiagnosed learning disorder, it's often a challenge to get a child with ADHD to accomplish reading assignments. The good news is that using a few offbeat ideas can help your child discover the joy of reading. Here are a couple of things you can do.

  • Green Tea For ADHD - Is This A Realistic Possibility?

    Updated: 2011-01-28 06:13:22
    Green tea for ADHD has attracted a lot of attention lately. There are parents who have tried this with their ADHD kids and have found that it does calm down the hyperactivity, restlessness and the fidgeting. As green tea also is a powerful antioxidant because it contains flavonols, it is also useful as an anti aging supplement and can act as protective shield for many chronic conditions.

  • Depression - Brief Definition

    Updated: 2011-01-27 22:21:32
    Depression can be defined as a mental state that is characterized by an attitude that is pessimistic and melancholic with a lack of mental and physical activity. When a person suffers from depression, there is a reduced amount of neurotransmitters located in the parts of the central nervous system of a person.

  • Medications For Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    Updated: 2011-01-27 22:18:35
    There are a couple of medications that seem to be most effective for obsessive compulsive disorder. The two are: 1. tricyclic antidepressants and 2. selective seritonin reuptake inhibitors.

  • How Poems Can Ease Your Depression

    Updated: 2011-01-27 21:48:43
    Poems about depression reflect and allow a person to introspect their emotions through pen and paper. There are many instances where a person lands up depressed from heartbreak or from losing a loved one. When a person suffers from such an agony it becomes very difficult for him/her to return to normal life. It is here that poems step in order to help the person successfully come out of the pangs of depression gradually.

  • Categories of OCD

    Updated: 2011-01-27 20:03:28
    There are many and varied categories of obsessive compulsive disorder. All are very difficult to deal with in normal daily life. OCD categories fall into the following:

  • Panic Disorder - The Paradox of Effective Treatment

    Updated: 2011-01-27 19:07:42
    To recover from panic disorder (frequent recurring panic attacks) it is necessary to really understand the causes and how therapy addresses these causes. This article explains what panic disorder is. It talks about the treatments available and why effective treatment can be difficult.

  • Anxiety Issues And Getting Treatment

    Updated: 2011-01-27 16:12:06
    Anxiety can make each day difficult and create dread of social situations. Reducing agitation will make functioning much higher and life more fulfilling. Anxiety disorders very difficult for the sufferer and can lead to isolation. In school it can lead to fears of seeing one's peers and speaking in class.

  • Find Psychologists Using Online Directories

    Updated: 2011-01-27 15:25:06
    Finding psychologists is now not a tough job anymore, especially when you are acquainted with Internet browsing. There are many potential web directories where you can find psychologists nearer to you.

  • ADHD - Looking For Causes On The Way To Finding Solutions

    Updated: 2011-01-27 03:00:23
    Recently one of my neighbors stopped by to chat about some neighborhood issues. In the middle of the conversion he changed course completely and informed me that he thought he might have ADHD.

  • Tracking The Over 100 Year Name Transformation and Evolution of ADHD

    Updated: 2011-01-27 02:55:40
    I don't know about you but many of my friends still refer to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as ADD. In fact, if you even suggest to them that the name might be something else you will likely be cruising for a bruising.

  • Understanding Multiple Personality Disorder - The Destruction of The Human Conscience

    Updated: 2011-01-27 02:44:14
    When someone starts showing a second personality, or multiple personalities, this means that this person is being dominated by the anti-conscience. Their behavioral abnormalities begin as a result of tragic experiences, because they are victims of terror. The anti-conscience takes advantage of the shock suffered by their human conscience with the terrorist attacks, and dominates their human conscience. Then it continues destroying their human conscience through craziness.

  • Life Coaching Versus Psychotherapy

    Updated: 2011-01-27 02:27:28
    Life Coaching has not only become a new trend but also a force traditional psychotherapy has to reckon with. Back in the day when Sigmund Freud first introduced his concept of psychonanalysis he had a hard time for this than brand new approach to healing mental and emotional diseases to be accepted by his peers. Once the concept of treating patients with psychotherapy and the realisation of the healing power that lies in a client-therapist-relationship got fully recognised though and psychotherapy got an established form of treatment in the medical field a multitude of new psychotherapeutic forms in many variations sprang from it.

  • Depersonalization: The Misunderstood Disorder

    Updated: 2011-01-27 01:12:07
    Depersonalization is not as complicated as one might believe. With the proper perspective and correct approach it is simple to overcome and in a relatively short period of time. Learning the truth about depersonalization, and the specifics necessary to overcome this intrusion, will lead you to full and permanent recovery.

  • Why Omega 3 Fish Oil Is Recommended To Help Address Alzheimer's Disease

    Updated: 2011-01-26 22:17:23
    Alzheimer's disease is such a terrible and painful disease for not only the patient, but for the family as well, that it should come as no surprise that some people have championed omega 3 fish oil as a treatment, since some studies show it to have a beneficial effect on some mental and emotional issues. These studies have shown that individuals who supplement their diet with the omega 3 fish oil have less symptoms relating to emotional and mental ailments. Omega 3 supplements have been found to be beneficial for a number of conditions, diseases, and maladies.

  • How Green Tea May Help Prevent Alzheimer's

    Updated: 2011-01-26 22:09:10
    Since ancient times, green tea has been a staple of daily life in Asia, and known as a healing beverage. In more recent times, hundreds of scientific studies have confirmed the folk wisdom of Asian cultures, finding natural compounds called polyphenols or flavonoids in green tea.

  • What Are The Symptoms Of Someone Who Is Schizophrenic?

    Updated: 2011-01-26 20:48:58
    Can you imagine how it would be difficult to live each day with hallucinations and hearing voices in your head? For numerous people worldwide, this is a normal day. They live and try their best to live their lives as good as possible, while suffering from schizophrenia. In a world of a schizophrenic, a lot of things appear to be different. Familiar things such as colors, sounds, or tastes may come out altered in a very strange way. Yes, the brain functions and receives information from the senses but it interprets it in an abnormal fashion.

  • Are There Natural Home Remedies for Schizophrenia?

    Updated: 2011-01-26 20:39:26
    Schizophrenia is a mental illness that can cause serious difficulties for the person to identify the difference between real and imaginary experiences. A person with this disorder is called schizophrenic, these people have troubles in thinking in a logical way, having normal emotional responses, and acting normally in social situations.

  • Depression Centers in Maryland, California and Florida

    Updated: 2011-01-26 20:20:02
    It was known as Melancholia in the 17thCentury, Depression is a mood disorder that until now has different forms of treatment and therapy. Even the ancient Greek thought it to be an imbalance of bodily fluids called the humors. Different theories and forms of treatment have already been thought of and administered. Even Freud, the father of Psychoanalysis, compared Melancholia to a state of mourning.

  • How To Teach a Student With Schizophrenia

    Updated: 2011-01-26 20:18:10
    Schizophrenic symptoms are characterized by hallucinations, delusions, thinking disorder, disorganized behavior, social withdrawal and difficulty in processing one's thoughts. All these signs can have bad effects on a person's ability to learn and grow at school. Teaching a person suffering from schizophrenia is a huge challenge for teachers.

  • Careers and Job Restraints for Schizophrenics

    Updated: 2011-01-26 20:09:50
    Some people dealing with schizophrenic symptoms choose to find ways to get a job and continue with their career paths. While others may hold down challenging different types of full-time jobs, others may feel that they are better suited to part-time or volunteer work. However, there are challenges that may go along with finding a job when one has a history of schizophrenia.

  • The Effects of Schizophrenia on Relationships

    Updated: 2011-01-26 19:57:01
    A person with schizophrenic symptoms do not just face the serious disorder and its circumstances, he also deals with the giant barriers caused by the illness which separate him from other people. Therefore, one of the biggest challenges for schizophrenics is to overcome these barriers.

  • ADHD Causes: Iodine Deficiency

    Updated: 2011-01-26 17:51:35
    You're probably aware that nutritional deficiencies can cause ADHD symptoms - inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. We usually think of nutritional deficiencies as a problem of Third World populations, but kids from advanced Western countries are surprisingly lacking in many essential nutrients. Thanks to the food industry's effective marketing campaigns for children, it's difficult to prevent kids from eating junk food and encourage them to eat fresh vegetable, fruit, and fish.

  • Can Exercise Help Against Alzheimer's Disease?

    Updated: 2011-01-26 16:43:43
    Exercise has been shown to have many important health benefits. However, is it equally as valuable in reducing mental conditions associated with aging such as dementia and Alzheimer's?

  • Bipolar Disorder Signs, Causes and Help

    Updated: 2011-01-26 16:15:14
    Bipolar disorder is one of those conditions that need to be treated early because it only gets worse. Often times, you might not recognize the signs if you have no idea how it manifests. However, the following is a top guide that will see you recognize the signs effectively to seek vital treatment.

  • Dementia Treatment That Helps Slow the Progression of the Disease

    Updated: 2011-01-26 15:58:27
    Dementia treatment starts with tips on how to slow the progression of the disease. Here are 7 tips to help you identify dementia symptoms and use everyday dementia treatment tips to help.

  • ADHD - Discovering Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

    Updated: 2011-01-26 15:26:31
    It was once thought that ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) was a disorder experienced almost exclusively by young boys. Today we know that this once unquestionable assumptions is false, especially if we are talking about the inattentive type of the condition.

  • Adult Female ADHD - Discovering More About This Often Overlooked and Under Diagnosed Condition

    Updated: 2011-01-26 15:10:23
    Female ADHD is a more serious problem than once thought. In fact 20 years ago it was a universally accepted medical consensus that adult female ADHD was non-existent and ADHD in young girls was a rarity. But today we know...

  • Asperger's Syndrome/Autism/PDD and Social Skill Development

    Updated: 2011-01-26 13:55:24
    Assisting a child who has been identified as having Asperger's Syndrome/Autism/PDD with social skill development requires parents and educators to determine which skills take priority. Instruction seems to be most effective when provided by peers, family members, teachers, and other adults in the child's natural environment. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are often very sensitive to the manner in which they receive support.

  • Mental Illness: How To Function Well

    Updated: 2011-01-26 13:33:05
    Mental illness affects more than 50 million Americans. A diagnosis of mental illness is an opportunity to view your life in a new light. Your life can be made exciting and bright if you take some time and learn how to adjust your lifestyle in such a way that is conducive to mental health and overall balance. It will take some effort but it is quite possible to function well with a mental illness.

  • Recognizing Substance Abuse

    Updated: 2011-01-25 21:44:57
    It can be very hard to recognize a substance abuse problem. Denial is the first thing that springs from the lips of anyone with a problem or from those close to them. No one would like to think that abuse is a part of their life or the life of anyone close to them.

  • Overcoming Mental Stress Through Meditation

    Updated: 2011-01-25 21:34:56
    Mental tension can be a joy killer, taking all the pleasure and fun out of daily living. Some people succumb to pressures in their workplace due to work overload, too many timely deadlines to meet, not getting along with their boss or colleagues, lack of skill or knowledge to accomplish their tasks, complications in assigned projects, competition, etc.

  • ADHD - Could You Have It?

    Updated: 2011-01-25 21:18:52
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  • Modern Day Stress: The Effects

    Updated: 2011-01-25 19:07:56
    Stress is the bodies natural response to a situation that it cannot deal with. We go into what is known as "fight or flight" mode where a surge of adrenalin is able to help us defend ourselves or get out of the situation. This ability of the body has been crucial for our survival through the years but has unfortunately not be able to adapt to the situations that are often faced as part of modern life.

  • Help For ADHD - Trying To Get Your Kids' Diet Right

    Updated: 2011-01-25 17:57:53
    If you want to get help for ADHD as regards the correct nutrition, read this article to find out more. We now know that diet and nutrition affect our brains so why not take advantage of what we know so that we can help our ADHD children to think faster, be less hyperactive and above all to be able to concentrate more. In getting help with ADHD it is no harm to look at what the latest research studies are telling us.

  • Problems With ADHD - How To Take A Much Broader View And Really Help Your Child To Grow

    Updated: 2011-01-25 17:02:46
    Problems with ADHD usually begin when people start diagnosing it and everybody thinks they are an expert. I am thinking here especially of care givers and teachers, not to mention some parents as well. This is brought home to us when we realize that about 15% of children in the USA are being prescribed some form of psychostimulant medication when the actual percentage of real ADHD cases is hovering around the 5% mark.

  • Write to Eliminate Anxiety

    Updated: 2011-01-25 14:01:25
    Anxiety, excessive worrying, is the symptoms when we're stressed. In general, these symptoms can occur when you deal with important events such as exams or job interviews. There are easy ways to overcome this is by writing.

  • Panic Attack and Agoraphobia - Kiss It Goodbye

    Updated: 2011-01-25 06:58:58
    Having fears when at a public place is an issue. But why would someone fear it? This kind of fear is regarded as agoraphobia. It is said to be caused by complications of frequent panic attacks. One would not want to go again to certain places especially open spaces where there is no hiding place. Not going to gatherings and special occasions of people who are not close to them is one of the many symptoms a person with agoraphobia experiences. One would usually prefer to just stay at the house where he will feel safer.

  • ADHD Stimulant Treatment Long Term Benefits

    Updated: 2011-01-25 02:45:46
    Stimulant treatment may help ADHD in the long term. Read on to learn why.

  • ADHD Natural Treatment: Electrotherapy Stimulation

    Updated: 2011-01-24 23:03:00
    Certain therapies like neurofeedback and working memory training help correct these brain wave patterns, reduce the symptoms of ADHD, and normalize brain function. One ADHD natural treatment you can try is called cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES).

  • Four ADHD Tests To Consider

    Updated: 2011-01-24 22:44:11
    A complete ADHD evaluation should involve a battery of tests beyond simple behavioral scales and checklists. Here are some ADHD tests that we use to confirm the presence of this condition and figure out the best treatment for a child.

  • Living With Depression Is Possible

    Updated: 2011-01-24 22:11:33
    Life seems to come to an end when you are living with depression. But then, by choosing the best medical intervention as well as by familiarizing yourself with enhanced coping skills, living with depression can be made possible.

  • How Clutter Causes Stress

    Updated: 2011-01-24 21:47:20
    Hoarding is a serious issue that should be addressed immediately. Although the behaviour itself does not pose any harm, the consequences can be dangerous and the effects are long term.

  • Alzheimer's Disease: Differentiating Dementia From Normal Memory Loss

    Updated: 2011-01-24 21:30:46
    As we age we are susceptible to increasing illness and eventually death. Perhaps the most feared illness is descending into Alzheimers's disease. By the age of 85 it is estimated that half of all Americans would have evidence of this condition. Fears have increased as news of the disorder spreads. Differentiating dementia from normal age-related memory loss is essential for peace of mind.

  • Are You Hearing Things That Nobody Else Is? You May Be Schizophrenic

    Updated: 2011-01-24 21:11:26
    In the aftermath of the senseless Arizona Massacre and reports the killer may suffer from Schizophrenia, many people are wondering what the warning signs of the disease are. Is it enough that you "hear" things that other people don't in order to count as a Schizophrenic?

  • Common Indicators of a Nervous Breakdown

    Updated: 2011-01-24 19:48:43
    How can you tell if you are having a nervous breakdown? Here are some signs.

  • Clutter and Depression: The Cycle Is On

    Updated: 2011-01-24 19:27:39
    Clutter and depression have a cause and effect relationship in both ways. Depression can cause a person to develop clutter syndrome and hoarding can cause a person to become depressed. For example, a person who suffers from clutter syndrome may get frustrated at his own self and may develop depression.

  • Overwhelmed With Clutter: Don't Live in the Gutter

    Updated: 2011-01-24 17:54:25
    Hoarding is a very concerning mental disease. Classified under Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, hoarder syndrome can pose several negative issues on a person's health and relationship. People who have this disorder collect things they do not use but they believe are useful in the future until they get overwhelmed with clutter.

  • Being an Occupational Psychologist Trainee

    Updated: 2011-01-24 17:41:22
    Being a trainee as an occupational psychologist, you will make use of the knowledge gained, theory learned and skills practiced by applying all of these in the field of work. You will be taught how to work in an organization by helping the employees perform efficiently as well as achieve job satisfaction.

  • 3 Tips to Solving Your Problems - And Avoid Wasting Energy by Worrying Yourself

    Updated: 2011-01-24 16:50:49
    We are going to write down the pros can cons on paper, of the matter that is of concern to us. In doing so we will get a complete and full analysis of the problem that is perplexing us. Write down your problem or the situation that is causing you to worry.

  • Anxiety or Panic Attack Syndrome

    Updated: 2011-01-24 16:02:57
    Anxiety & Panic Attack is a malady which afflicts a fair amount of people in the civilised world. With the advent of technology & science people who lead a fast life, especially the business community are exposed to unbelievable levels of stress which makes them susceptible many a times to this condition. Even the student community is a victim, what with the constant efforts to carve a niche for themselves and using education as a means of climbing the corporate ladder, leading to increased mental pressures culminating in this dreaded affliction. This condition is treatable.

  • Online Counseling - Working Through Technical Difficulties

    Updated: 2011-01-24 15:34:43
    As people become more comfortable with the various forms of online communication, many therapists are finding that their clients are now more open to the idea of participating in online counseling. It can therefore be seen as a logical progression that as the quality of communication technologies available improve, more therapists are beginning to include these options as a part of their services. In addition to face-to-face counseling, therapists are now able to see clients using webcam, phone and chat rooms.

  • Starting Therapy

    Updated: 2011-01-24 15:27:03
    So you've decided to enter therapy. Maybe you would like support with your relationship, meeting personal goals, or making constructive changes in your life. Whether you have been in therapy before or this will be your first time, here are some tips to make the experience right for you.

  • Getting Rid of Fear the Natural Way

    Updated: 2011-01-24 14:21:44
    It is only natural for a person to feel nervous at times especially when faced in emergency situations. This is just the way your body adapts to the situation. It happens when the adrenaline in your body increases, causing your heart to beat rapidly. However, in some cases, there are individuals who experience more than just simple nervousness but panic attacks.

  • Causes, Indications and Treatments For Memory Loss

    Updated: 2011-01-24 06:41:22
    Forgetting stuff is a normal occurrence especially when one reaches the age of 35 and above. However, if it happens at an earlier time or more frequently than what is normal during the aging process, this could mean the onset of memory loss for younger people. Read on to further understand the concept of memory loss and how to prevent or treat the problem.

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder - The Winter Blues

    Updated: 2011-01-22 03:50:07
    Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a specific form of depression that affects certain individuals during the same months each year. Commonly the symptoms of this disorder begin in the late fall and continue through the winter months although some people are affected by this disorder in the spring and summer months each year.

  • Insurance Questions - How I Love Them

    Updated: 2011-01-22 02:45:21
    I am frequently asked "what insurance do you take?" The answer I would like to give is "All of them."

  • ADHD Natural Treatment: Defining Your Treatment Goals

    Updated: 2011-01-22 02:04:26
    Before you, your child, and your health care provider decide on the right ADHD natural treatment, you need to think about which symptoms are most troubling for your child and which ones can take a back seat. Only then can your doctor come up with a realistic treatment plan that will work for your child's unique circumstances.

  • Caring For A Child With Autism

    Updated: 2011-01-21 23:18:22
    When a parent hears the diagnosis of Autism for their child, they must take immediate action getting the education, help, and programs they need to ensure the child lives a normal life. Autism does not need to be an isolating condition for the child or the rest of the family. There are many levels of help available that teach the family the skills required for taking care of an autistic family member.

  • ADHD - Helpful Facts And Strategies for Successfully Living With ADHD Symptoms

    Updated: 2011-01-21 22:21:16
    There was a time not so long ago when those with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) were told not worry about the symptoms because the disorder would disappear over time. Today we know that while the condition may change its appearance it persists almost literally from the cradle to the grave.

  • Discovering What The AD in ADHD Stands For Along With Helpful Information About The Disorder?

    Updated: 2011-01-21 22:00:27
    Have you ever been in a classroom, boardroom, seminar, or some other setting where the keynote speaker starts to talk, and talk, and then talk some more? Most of us would eventually stop paying attention, hoping that this verbal form of Chinese water torture will stop sooner rather than later.

  • Treating ADHD With No Medication, The Role of Pyschosocial Therapy

    Updated: 2011-01-21 21:39:57
    ADHD can sometimes be treated without medication. Read on to learn what the experts are saying about psychosocial therapy and the "ADHD no medication" approach.

  • ADHD Comorbid Disorder: Symptoms of a Learning Disorder

    Updated: 2011-01-21 21:13:41
    You've been doing everything you can for your ADHD child, but you haven't noticed a change in school performance. Could your child be suffering from an undiagnosed learning disorder?

  • Four ADHD Diets That Work

    Updated: 2011-01-21 20:55:34
    While there's no such thing as a cure for ADHD, a number of children have been able to recover from chronic hyperactivity and inattention with the help of the right ADHD diet. One of the most widely accepted theories about ADHD treatments is that the food a child eats can make the symptoms better or worse. It's very likely that your child does not eat enough of the foods that make the symptoms go away.

  • What to Do About Treatment Resistant Depression

    Updated: 2011-01-21 02:13:36
    About 60% of patients suffering from depression do not find nay benefit from their first antidepressant. Up to 20% have not recovered from depression even after 1 year of treatment. If you or someone you love has treatment resistant depression, this overview of options for treatment resistant depression is a must-read

  • Impulsivity - The Often Understated Serious Symptom Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

    Updated: 2011-01-20 22:26:06
    In the world of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) there is daunting amount of information available deciphering the pros and cons of inattention/lack of concentration and hyperactivity/restlessness. But when was the last time a friend of acquaintance wanted to tell you about their impulsive ADHD behavior?

  • Adult ADHD - What Does The H in ADHD Stand For and What Does It Mean?

    Updated: 2011-01-20 21:50:59
    A few years ago the H was added to the abbreviation ADD to reflect the reality that large numbers of ADHD children and adults were experiencing hyperactivity as a symptom of attention deficit disorder. These individuals will likely exhibit noticeable symptoms both internally and externally.

  • Background of the Causes of Cerebral Palsy

    Updated: 2011-01-20 21:26:03
    A person who has a relative struggling from cerebral palsy will certainly look for info with regards to the causes of cerebral palsy. It warrants these people to find out answers for what they experience as a improbable illness of their relative.

  • ADHD Decluttering

    Updated: 2011-01-20 20:56:56
    People with ADHD must declutter their houses and brains to function best. Please read on to learn how to start your ADHD decluttering.

  • Bipolar 101 - Common Episode Trigger Points

    Updated: 2011-01-20 16:52:03
    Bipolar disorder can be one of the most debilitating disorders. On one hand you have the manic episodes which can be extremely productive times in which energy and efforts put out are at top levels, and on the other hand the depressive episodes which can consume the very person who suffers from it. Finding a balance between the two can be very time consuming and difficult at best for the person suffering from the disorder.

  • Bipolar 101 - What Is An Episode?

    Updated: 2011-01-20 16:34:32
    Bipolar is known as a cyclic disorder because sufferers quite literally go through cycles. There are the episodes of mania and episodes of depression. And then of course there is the mixed episode, which is a combination of the two episode types combined into a shorter time frame. The bipolar sufferer may experience both mania and depression in a single day.

  • Stress Management and Its Importance

    Updated: 2011-01-20 15:03:12
    Stress management is a vital move that you must make once you have recognized that you have been incarcerated by a stressful situation, irrespective of the cause. Although it is argued that there are kinds of stress that facilitate a situation where you find an added gush of energy which can be used for something more industrious and positive.

  • 5 Simple Methods for Releiving Stress

    Updated: 2011-01-20 14:03:03
    Fear is the main weapon that triggers most levels of stress so its important to go back to the real source of it, so you can began to think clearer and calm down. Sometimes fear, anger, doubt can be triggers for the stress... trace the source and eliminate it.

  • Causes of Hyperactivity

    Updated: 2011-01-20 13:52:33
    Many different theories of hyperactivity have been suggested, but so far there has not yet been one that can fully account for all aspects (and all occurrences) of the condition. Most of them fall within the following three broad categories.

  • ADHD a Common Genetic Disorder in a Child

    Updated: 2011-01-20 06:32:15
    ADHD is not caused by poor parenting, or by too much sugar, or by vaccines. It is genetic and serious disorder affecting children and adults. ADHD can affect your child's school performance, relationships with other children, and behavior at home.

  • Seven Questions and Answers About Schizophrenia

    Updated: 2011-01-20 02:00:33
    What is schizophrenia? What is the difference between a schizophrenic person and a normal person? It's a psychosis, a mental illness that starts most often at puberty.

  • Suggestion on How to Prevent Memory Loss

    Updated: 2011-01-19 23:37:24
    The brain is probably the most complex part of the body. Up until now its complete structure hasn't been entirely mapped yet due to its billions and billions of neurons. Along with the brain's complexity comes complete care for it.

  • Misdiagnosis, 161 Medical Problems That Are Not ADHD

    Updated: 2011-01-19 23:09:28
    There are many medical problems that look like ADHD but are not ADHD. Read on to avoid an ADHD mis-diagnosis.

  • Bipolar Medications are Symptoms Relief and not a Bipolar Cure

    Updated: 2011-01-11 00:55:05
    Home January 11, 2011 Bipolar Medications are Symptoms Relief and not a Bipolar Cure In the same way aspirin can easily decrease an illness without eradicating the problem that caused it , in the same way bipolar medications work by means of managing the warning signs and not eliminating the illness . Just like many drugs utilized in treatments , medicine correct or perhaps make amends for a good number of failures in the human body . Bipolar medications will not totally heal a person but will help control its symptoms . In more than a few cases , it can certainly assist in securing a way of life in spite of the many ongoing complications . With this scenario , prescription drugs enable or maybe reduce the bad effects of any bipolar manic symptoms . On the other hand , folks still need to

  • Snooz’n, Not Loosing: Benefits of Natural Sleep Aid

    Updated: 2011-01-10 22:00:59
    The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke estimate that each year over 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, while another 20 million will experience sleep disruption in some form or another. A good night’s sleep is essential to a person’s physical health and safety, productivity, and general mental well-being. In addition to [...]

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