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Asthma helped by Exercise By : Louise Servage It is a long and hard path that an asthmatic has to take; it often involves taking daily doses of medication as well as taking preventative measures in preparation for the next attack. Various types of Pain Disorders By : Juliet Cohen Pain Disorder is a somatoform disorder in which the predominant area of focus is painful bodily complaints in which psychological factors are determined to be central to the onset, severity, exacerbation or maintenance of the complaint. Various types of Anxiety Disorders By : Juliet Cohen Anxiety is a feeling of unease. Anxiety is only considered to be a mental health problem when it is prolonged, severe and is interfering with everyday activities. Fortunately, most anxiety disorders are highly treatable with psychotherapy, drugs, or a combination of both. Role of vitamins in Mood Disorders By : Juliet Cohen 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. ADHD and ADD Treatment By : Juliet Cohen Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a group of symptoms that affect concentration and a person's ability to focus . Side effects may be troublesome depending on the child, which is why the child must have follow-up visits to your doctor. Role of Exercise in Mental Problems By : Juliet Cohen The term, ‘mental health problem' covers a wide range of problems which affect someone's ability to get on with their daily life. Causes of mental illness also vary, but may result from genetics, trauma, biological factors such as infections or toxins, or neuroplasticity resulting from psychological or anthropological factors. Apserger's Our Story - Finally a Diagnosis By : Sue Taylor A very personal account of one family's story about the impact an Asperger's diagnosis made on their lives. Our daughter is 15 years old so we are still very much on our journey but things have improved over the years. There is hope! Are Some People More Prone To Panic Disorder Than Others By : Arthor Pens Physical differences have been observed among people who are prone to panic attacks or develop panic disorders. The following are descriptions of these physical differences... The Truth about Depression and Aspergers Syndrome By : Dave Angel An article that reveals the links between Aspergers and Depression. Revealed: Alarming Facts About Chemical Imbalances By : Chris Green In a week where the UK has announced that prescriptions for antidepressants reached an all-time high of 31 million in 2006, questioning what, exactly these drugs are supposed to treat seems more pertinent than ever before. Here's why the use of antidepressants to treat stress, depression and anxiety isn't the best course of treatment. Depression Drug By : David McEvoy Depression is a common and treatable mental health condition that can affect any one of us at any point in our lives. If you are suffering from depression, then it is highly likely that some form of medication will be prescribed by your doctor. There are many different types of drugs available, each with their own pros and cons, but basically all of them work by altering the activity of chemicals in the brain that have an impact on our mood. Depression Medicine By : David McEvoy No one knows what causes depression and there are many variations in the way a depressive disorder can manifest itself. It isn’t possible to tell who is going to develop depression, and there is no way of knowing what medication might help or even exactly how each medicine works. What is known is that without assistance, it is possible for depression to continue for weeks, months or sometimes years and that medicine can help, but which one? Clinical Depression Symptoms By : David McEvoy Clinical depression, sometimes known as unipolar depression or major depression, can be described as a type of depression where the symptoms are persistent and severe enough to warrant clinical intervention by a health professional. This is not the same as feeling fed up, down in the dumps or being moody. Are These Common Myths Making Your Depression Worse? By : Chris Green Here's 5 common myths you need to avoid so they don't prolong anxiety and depression. The quicker you dump these myths the faster you'll recover. Depression Treatment By : Mitamins Team The treatment of depression must be holistic, and try to treat both the source and symptoms of the illness. Conventional medicine is often used, but this can be supplemented with other complimentary depression treatments. Find out more in this article. Anxiety and Panic Attacks By : Daniel Truxaw Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks symptoms, treatment, and risk factors. Rozerem – Helping You Sleep By : Brian Welsch Millions of people suffer from insomnia on a regular basis. Insomnia is described as difficulty falling asleep, difficulty remaining asleep, or a combination of both. Don’t Forget Yourself When Caring for Someone with a Mood Disorder By : Mary Logan Dealing with someone struggling with mental illness can take a toll on the caregivers and family members. Here are five ways to keep yourself healthy while caring about someone with mental illness. Depression Disorder, Eating By : David McEvoy The longer an eating disorder goes untreated, the greater the chance there is of developing a depressive disorder, and yet at the same time, depression and other mental health problems are also known to increase the risk of developing an eating disorder. The fact is there is a relationship between depression and eating disorders and other mental health problems can coexist with both Depression Zyban Wellbutrin By : David McEvoy Both Zyban and Wellbutrin are brand name prescription drugs that contain the same active ingredient, which is Bupropion. Bupropion can be used both as an antidepressant, and as an aid to giving up smoking. Depression in Men : Silent Suffering By : Danna Schneider The image of the man as the strong, silent type, while a comforting one to many, is probably the biggest reason that men who suffer from depression tend to suffer in silence, never seeking the correct treatment they need to pull themselves out of the emotional doldrums that weigh on their heart and mind, and very likely also do irreversible damage to their physical health. Matters of the Mind: Alternative Healing Techniques for Mood Disorders By : Mary Logan When your loved one is suffering from a mood disorder, what kind of treatment is going to heal them is not so easy to predict. If they want to try alternative therapies here is a guide for supporting them. Circadian Rhythm Disturbance By : Kate Loving Shenk Sleep disturbance is a by-product of doing shift work, notably the night shift. Here is a new perspective on 'Circadian Sleep Disturbance" that may help those who work this shift change the way they look at it. Are Eating Disorders Related To Bad Habits (Part 1)? By : Keith Crovatt Many eating disorders can be controlled by altering a long standing habit. Many diets and weight loss programs fail to address the relationship of ingrained habits and therefore are doomed from the start. Learning Two Languages Slows Down Dementia By : Martin Mak Recent research strongly suggests that speaking 2 languages and continuing the learning process in old age will delay or eradicate the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Elderly Depression By : David McEvoy Depression is more common in the elderly than in any other age group, affecting 20% of those living in the community and 40% of those who are living in care homes, according to the Mental Health Foundation statistics on mental health. Older people are less likely to complain of feeling sad or of having low moods and instead, will often complain of physical aches and pains. It Children behavioral problems – how to be recognized and what’s to be done about them? By : Sylvie. Brinton. How many parents know that their kids might be suffering of child behavior problems or child discipline problems? How many know the exact reasons why children do what they do and the exact steps one must take in order to get their children to stop the bad behavior? Handling child behavior problems By : Sylvie. Brinton. Is your child giving you a lot of headaches? Is he/she disobedient and answers back when you tell him/her off? If all of this happens, it means you are dealing with child behavior problems, and if you do not take any measures, these problems will increase. Behavior problems in children By : Sylvie. Brinton. Any parent knows how annoying and stressful their children’s bad behavior can be, no matter the circumstances. Fighting with their family, throwing temper tantrums, not doing as they are told and answering back at their parents stand for just a small part of behavior problems in children.Any parent knows how annoying and stressful their children’s bad behavior can be, no matter the circumstances. Fighting with their family, throwing temper tantrums, not doing as they are told and answering back Depression Test By : David McEvoy One way of finding out if you could be suffering from depression is to take a depression test. Depression tests are often used by health professionals in the first instance to assess whether depression is indicated, and if so, how severe the depression might be. Bipolar Depression By : David McEvoy Bipolar depression, manic depression and bipolar affective disorder are all terms used to describe a highly complex and serious mood disorder that is characterised by extreme manic episodes (highs) and severe depressive episodes (lows). It usually begins in young adulthood, although not always, and continues for life. Sleep Walking By : Alex Wilson Sleepwalking occurs when an individual is walking or performing otherwise normal actions while they are completely asleep and unaware. Sleepwalking occurs during slow wave sleep and for some reason a variety of behaviours are initiated resulting in the individual walking in their sleep. If someone you know is suffering from depression, should you send them a get well card? By : Mary Logan Two simple but powerful suggestions for staying in touch with people suffering from mental dis-ease in general and depression in particular. Do you care about someone with a mental illness? By : Mary Logan Setting boundaries with those who suffer from mental illness can be challenging. However, setting limits on your giving and caring can have a wonderful, positive impact on those you care for and yourself. Better Sleep; Tips and Herbal Remedies for a Good night's Sleep Tonight. By : Ted Crawford Dr. Crawford reviews good sleep hygiene habits and over-the-counter safe and proven herbal remedies for a better night's sleep. Depression Symptoms By : David McEvoy There are a many different types of depression and although many of the symptoms that apply to each will be similar, there are some additional signs to look out for within each type of depressive disorder. The following is a list of some of the main types of depressive disorders and the kind of symptoms that can be associated with them. Help for Depression By : David McEvoy Depression is indicated if a number of symptoms persist for more than a couple of weeks and are severe enough to interfere with the ability to carry out normal routines Clinical Depression By : David McEvoy Clinical depression can be defined as a depression so severe as to require the intervention of a health professional. It is much more than feeling down, or fed up, something that all of us experience at times Anxiety and Depression By : David McEvoy In some people, and nobody really knows exactly why, attacks of anxiety can become prolonged, happen repeatedly, and are severe enough to interfere with their ability to carry out normal routines and activities. If this is the case then they may be diagnosed as suffering from an anxiety disorder. Manic Depression By : David McEvoy Manic depression, also known as Bipolar disorder is characterised by extreme fluctuations in mood ranging from periods of intense “highs” or mania to periods of severe depression or “lows”, however, in reality it is much more complex than that as there is no clear pattern and some can even experience mixed state bipolar, with a combination of both mania and depression. Depression Medication By : David McEvoy There are many different types of anti-depressants available and the earlier ones include Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs). Newer types include Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and others, which may not fall into one specific category but which all work by impacting on the chemicals in the brain that are responsible for our mood and how we feel. Treatment for depression By : David McEvoy Depending on the diagnosis and the severity of the symptoms of depression, there are several types of treatments that might be recommended by your health care professional. The most common include various types of psychotherapy and anti-depressant medications, or perhaps a combination of these two approaches. Depression By : David McEvoy Depression is a broad term commonly used to describe a set of symptoms that can range from mild, requiring little or no treatment, to symptoms severe enough to interfere with a person’s life on a daily basis and sometimes to the extent that life in itself can become intolerable. Overcome Agoraphobia And Anxiety And Panic Attacks By : Steve Knorr You don't have to hide from your fears anymore! You can be free to live your life the way you want to without the fear of sudden Anxiety or Panic Attacks. Live your life free from the stifling pressure of agoraphobia and go where you want to whenever you want to If you hear about someone being agoraphobic, you get the immediate mental image of a recluse who hides from people. You would also figure that a person with agoraphobia would avoid social situations. But if you did, you would be wrong Depression and Erectile Dysfunction By : Ted Crawford Dr. Crawford describes the complex relationship betwen depression and erectile dysfunction and the treatment possibilities for the problem. Live Life with a Learning Disability By : Patrick Hartell If you've been diagnosed with a learning disability as a child the disability most likely won't go away as you grow older. In fact, you'll find yourself having to deal with many other issues and tests as you become an adult. You'll have to learn new ways to cope with the day to day living challenges that being an adult presents to you. Anxiety Disorders - Distinguishing the Types of disorders By : Chandler Vocht Anxiety disorders vary as to symptoms and treatments. No matter the type, anyone suffering from one or more, knows how debilitating they can be. One such disorder is known as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Those who are afflicted with GAD are unable to lead a normal life. They are constantly tense and worried, apparently without valid reasons. They constantly fret about things such as money or health and everything in between. ADHD Non-Drug Treatments By : Alvin Toh Although medications are commonly used to treat ADHD, there are a range of non-drug treatments that can manage the symptoms. Some of these treatments are used in conjunction with medications. Where it’s not necessary to take medications, non-drug treatments are recommended. Understanding and Living with Autism By : Melinda Printon Many people do not understand Autism and its impact on their life and that on their loved ones. Autism is a disability that affects development. It can be very difficult and trying in case you are living with and dealing on a daily basis with a person who is suffering with autism. ADHD Medication Treatments By : Alvin Toh Stimulants are the first line of ADHD drug treatment. They work by stimulating and increasing brain activity in specific areas for focus, attention, and impulse control. Although stimulants help ADHD sufferers to have better self control and focus on completing tasks, they do not improve academic achievement and social skills. ADHD medications alleviate symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity. Alzheimer's: Why Aren't We Stopping It? By : Barbara Morris, R.Ph. Is there a way to prevent Alzheimer's Disease that is being overlooked? Should we wait for the pharmaceutical industry to find a profitable cure, or should we work on prevention? Or should we do both? Effects of Nutritional Supplements in Children with Bipolar Disorder By : Mary F. Zesiewicz, MD 20 children with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder were studied for a period of 20 weeks, to examine the potential benefits of adding quality nutritional supplements. The results were promising and suggest larger and longer studies. Premature ejaculation...prevent a disaster in your relationship! By : Ted Crawford Dr. Crawford discusses the common, yet rarely talked about subject of premature ejacualtion which lagues many relationships and can lead to serious problems if not corrected. Exercise Junkies By : Jaks Lloyd What are they? Well for one thing I’m not one. I almost wish I were so I could develop my body to perfection but I don’t have the time anyway – the usual excuse. Parenting Autism – Getting Past the Embarrassment By : Sandra Sinclair One of the more difficult parts of parenting a child with autism, and something that can be hard to talk about, is the embarrassment you may feel about your child’s behavior. What causes Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? : Part 2 By : Mark Shaw Part 2 of our explanation of our beliefs about the core reasons begind the epidemic of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Much has been said about the symptoms and treatment strategies for these conditions, but due to the complex nature of these syndromes, practitioners are extremely reticent to explain to patients the precise etiology of these syndromes, and how to treat them by addressing causal rather than just symptomatic factors. The Facts Behind Ecstasy Use By : Wendy McLellan Drug addiction and drug use is one of the number one killers among our youth. Explore the dangers of ecstasy use and how it can affect our children. Vitamins to Assist Management of Epilepsy By : Steven Godlewski For some with epilepsy treatment with drugs in necessary at all times while others may not need or desire to use prescription medication to assist with the management of the disease. No matter which of these two categories you may fall under, vitamins may be a very appealing addition to managing the disease. Is It Just a Mid Life Crisis? By : Ainsley Laing Are you having a "mid life crisis"? It might be your hormones. Can't Lose Weight? It's Time to Stop Feeding Your Demons By : Debbie Fontana For people with lifelong weight loss problems, the right diet can help. But it's usually not about dieting. Because it's not about the food. Find out how to stop feeding your demons and uncover the real secret to losing weight. What causes Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? : Part 1 By : Mark Shaw An explanation of our beliefs about the core reasons begind the epidemic of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the U.S. Much has been said about the symptoms and treatment strategies for these conditions, but due to the complex nature of these syndromes, practitioners are extremely reticent to explain to patients the precise etiology of these syndromes, and how to treat them by addressing causal rather than just symptomatic factors. Parenting Autism- Getting Past the Sadness By : Sandra Sinclair It’s very common for parents to sometimes feel quite sad about their child’s autism. After all, every parent wants his or her child to be accepted, live a happy life, and make all of their dreams a reality. Our culture has instilled the idea that your child’s condition is tragic and incurable. But I invite you to look at things in a different way.

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