Articles related to "Mental Health"
Mental Health Professionals
Psychologist informs readers about the many types of mental health professionals and what to consider in selecting a treatment option and provider.
mental health professionals • choosing a mental health professional • psychology interventions • psychology treatment • mental health treatment
Psychologist informs readers about the many types of mental health professionals and what to consider in selecting a treatment option and provider.
mental health professionals • choosing a mental health professional • psychology interventions • psychology treatment • mental health treatment
Mental Health Services Restructuring
Mental health srvices restructuring is occurring across North America and it has generally failed everywhere. This article illustrates why looking at the province of Ontario in particular.
schizophrenia • atypicals • treatment • government • mental health services
Mental health srvices restructuring is occurring across North America and it has generally failed everywhere. This article illustrates why looking at the province of Ontario in particular.
schizophrenia • atypicals • treatment • government • mental health services
Ethical Implications of Counseling the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Providing mental health services to the deaf and hearing impaired client
mental health • deaf • ethical
Providing mental health services to the deaf and hearing impaired client
mental health • deaf • ethical
Achieving Good Mental Health
This article is meant to help people to understand that good mental health is achievable. There are many ways to get there. This article offers helpful suggestions.
good mental health • achieiving goals • help relieve stress • emotional feelings • self-confidence
This article is meant to help people to understand that good mental health is achievable. There are many ways to get there. This article offers helpful suggestions.
good mental health • achieiving goals • help relieve stress • emotional feelings • self-confidence
Advocacy -- What Can We Do?
What can one person do to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and make mental health care more available in our society?
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • advocacy • advocate • stigma
What can one person do to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and make mental health care more available in our society?
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • advocacy • advocate • stigma
Alone, Against the World
A small skinny kid finds ways to cope. A true story.
depression • childhood • growing up • youth • mental health
A small skinny kid finds ways to cope. A true story.
depression • childhood • growing up • youth • mental health
Aloysious and Me
A teen-age boy contemplates the mysteries of religion, family, and first love, plus a family saint. A true story.
depression • childhood • growing up • mental health • personal story
A teen-age boy contemplates the mysteries of religion, family, and first love, plus a family saint. A true story.
depression • childhood • growing up • mental health • personal story
Depression in Women
Women are far more vulnerable to depression than men. Is that why they are afraid of speaking out and seeking help?
depression • women and depression • mental health • tipper gore
Women are far more vulnerable to depression than men. Is that why they are afraid of speaking out and seeking help?
depression • women and depression • mental health • tipper gore
Doomed for Life at 29!
Part 2 in a 5 part series of my life with bipolar disorder
mental health • mania • manic depression • bipolar depression • bipolar disorder
Part 2 in a 5 part series of my life with bipolar disorder
mental health • mania • manic depression • bipolar depression • bipolar disorder
How’s your mental health?
A look at anxiety, depression and other pitfalls of new parenthood. What you should know, and how you can help.
depression • anxiety • parents • fatherhood • fathers
A look at anxiety, depression and other pitfalls of new parenthood. What you should know, and how you can help.
depression • anxiety • parents • fatherhood • fathers
If You're a Kid Reading This ...
It may be just you, alone, against the world. Read on ...
depression • unipolar • mental health • prozac • child development
It may be just you, alone, against the world. Read on ...
depression • unipolar • mental health • prozac • child development
It's a Weed - It's a Voodoo Doll - It's Stress Therapy!
Gardening can lead to reduced stress, increased optimism and self-confidence and better mental health.
gardening • stress reduction • relaxation • mental health
Gardening can lead to reduced stress, increased optimism and self-confidence and better mental health.
gardening • stress reduction • relaxation • mental health
Mental Health...Mental Illness - An Overview
mental health • mental illness • symptoms • diagnosis • treatment options
mental health • mental illness • symptoms • diagnosis • treatment options
Picking Up The Pieces
Learning to cope and accept the diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder
mental health • bipolar affective disorder • acceptance • coping • diagnosis
Learning to cope and accept the diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder
mental health • bipolar affective disorder • acceptance • coping • diagnosis
STEPPARENTS AND TEENAGERS: PART TWO
Teenagers often are confused about who they are, and what they will do with their lives. Dealing with their concerns involves time, attention, and understanding, and can be major challenge for the stepparent.
stepfamilies • teenagers • blended families • families • communication
Teenagers often are confused about who they are, and what they will do with their lives. Dealing with their concerns involves time, attention, and understanding, and can be major challenge for the stepparent.
stepfamilies • teenagers • blended families • families • communication
SYMPTOMS: Part Two, Breathing Correctly
Oftentimes, a panic attack is caused because you are hyperventilating or breathing improperly. Stopping the attacks may be as simple as learning to breath properly!
breathing • anxiety • panic attack • mental health
Oftentimes, a panic attack is caused because you are hyperventilating or breathing improperly. Stopping the attacks may be as simple as learning to breath properly!
breathing • anxiety • panic attack • mental health
The Endless Battle
My personal Battle with Bipolar Affective Disorder
mental health • bipolar affective disorder • hospital • mania • depression
My personal Battle with Bipolar Affective Disorder
mental health • bipolar affective disorder • hospital • mania • depression
Utah's High Anti-Depressant Usage
The church and social scientists should look into whether it's specific to Utah or Mormon practice that causes high rates of mental health problems in Utah.
mormonism mental health • utah anti-depressant rate usage • deseret morning news • salt lake tribune • mental health
The church and social scientists should look into whether it's specific to Utah or Mormon practice that causes high rates of mental health problems in Utah.
mormonism mental health • utah anti-depressant rate usage • deseret morning news • salt lake tribune • mental health
When I first knew I was different
A six-year old boy discovers something about himself. A true story.
depression • mental health • autobiography • elvis • personal story
A six-year old boy discovers something about himself. A true story.
depression • mental health • autobiography • elvis • personal story
Youth Anti-Violence Project
Review of the "Warning Signs" project, co-produced by the APA and MTV.
mtv • apa • warning signs • colorado shooting • behavior
Review of the "Warning Signs" project, co-produced by the APA and MTV.
mtv • apa • warning signs • colorado shooting • behavior
Discrimation and Mental Illness
Mental Health--the subject scares almost everyone. What are the rights of the mentally ill, and what are the rights of those who live near them?
mental illness • diversity • counseling • psychiatry • violent crime
Mental Health--the subject scares almost everyone. What are the rights of the mentally ill, and what are the rights of those who live near them?
mental illness • diversity • counseling • psychiatry • violent crime
Going Beyond The Disability: Eliminating Stereotypes
Stereotyped terminology of the disabled
negative stereotypes
Stereotyped terminology of the disabled
negative stereotypes
Some Chronic Symptoms of Anxiety
Depersonalization and derealization can be caused by anxiety. These symptoms can be frightening and can make a person feel seriously ill. But there is hope.
panic disorder • anxiety • symptoms of shallow breathing • breathing in fight or flight • symptoms of fight or flight
Depersonalization and derealization can be caused by anxiety. These symptoms can be frightening and can make a person feel seriously ill. But there is hope.
panic disorder • anxiety • symptoms of shallow breathing • breathing in fight or flight • symptoms of fight or flight
Axes of Disorders
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Sites From Down Under
Australia has some very unique and interesting sites on schizophrenia. In early recognition and treatment, and true partnership based policy development, they are ahead of North America.
schizophrenia • psychosis • treatment • australia • websites
Australia has some very unique and interesting sites on schizophrenia. In early recognition and treatment, and true partnership based policy development, they are ahead of North America.
schizophrenia • psychosis • treatment • australia • websites
Delayed Brain Growth Better?
Recent research is now showing that brighter kids may have brains that develop later.
brain development • national inastitute of mental health • higher iq • brain research • nature
Recent research is now showing that brighter kids may have brains that develop later.
brain development • national inastitute of mental health • higher iq • brain research • nature
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
If you suspect you have elements of obsessive compulsive disorder, read on and then see a doctor to verify your diagnosis and get treatment.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • mental health • mental conditions • anxiety disorders
If you suspect you have elements of obsessive compulsive disorder, read on and then see a doctor to verify your diagnosis and get treatment.
ocd • obsessive-compulsive disorder • mental health • mental conditions • anxiety disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Sponsors Lobbying Effort
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation will be organizing a lobbying effort Friday, July 9 prior to the official start of their anual conference. Find out how to get involved.
ocf • obsessive-compulsive foundation • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive-compulsive disorder
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation will be organizing a lobbying effort Friday, July 9 prior to the official start of their anual conference. Find out how to get involved.
ocf • obsessive-compulsive foundation • obsessive • compulsive • obsessive-compulsive disorder
Understanding Depression in Older People
This factsheet looks at how depression affects older people, including information on symptoms, stigma, treatment and coping strategies.
symptoms of depression in seniors • treatment of depression in seniors • depression and dementia • self-help for depression in seniors • depression and society
This factsheet looks at how depression affects older people, including information on symptoms, stigma, treatment and coping strategies.
symptoms of depression in seniors • treatment of depression in seniors • depression and dementia • self-help for depression in seniors • depression and society
Understanding Teen Depression
Depression is on the rise among our youth. Learn about the risk factors and signs of teen depression, and how you can help.
signs of depression • teen depression • coping skills • stress anxiety • anger management
Depression is on the rise among our youth. Learn about the risk factors and signs of teen depression, and how you can help.
signs of depression • teen depression • coping skills • stress anxiety • anger management
Diagnosing Disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) describes 12 ideal "prototypes" of personality disorders. It provides lists of seven to nine personality traits per each disor
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) describes 12 ideal "prototypes" of personality disorders. It provides lists of seven to nine personality traits per each disor
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
How Chronic Anxiety Triggers Panic
Chronic stress over time can be unnoticed but it can build up and cause panic symptoms. Things like personality and thinking styles can be causing anxiety and panic.
anxiety • panic disorder • panic trigger • chronic stress and panic symptoms • negative thinking styles cause anxiety panic
Chronic stress over time can be unnoticed but it can build up and cause panic symptoms. Things like personality and thinking styles can be causing anxiety and panic.
anxiety • panic disorder • panic trigger • chronic stress and panic symptoms • negative thinking styles cause anxiety panic
The Americans With Disabilites Act and it's Affect
The Americans With Disabilities Act and how it effect mental health professionals
americans with disabilities act • professional presentations • therapeutic relationships
The Americans With Disabilities Act and how it effect mental health professionals
americans with disabilities act • professional presentations • therapeutic relationships
Post-Adoption Depression
Many adoptive parents are suffering from a common complaint called Post-Adoption Depression. It's a real condition that many in the adoption community are unaware exists.
post-adoption blues • feeling sad after adopting • suffering from depression after an adoption • how mothers can cope with after adoption depressio • coping with after adoption blues
Many adoptive parents are suffering from a common complaint called Post-Adoption Depression. It's a real condition that many in the adoption community are unaware exists.
post-adoption blues • feeling sad after adopting • suffering from depression after an adoption • how mothers can cope with after adoption depressio • coping with after adoption blues
Jobs for Psychology Graduates
A college or university degree can offer a career in mental health or social services. Here's a list of jobs for psychology grads, & tips on how to find a psychology job.
jobs for psychology graduates • careers in the mental health field • psychology graduates • social services jobs • group homes
A college or university degree can offer a career in mental health or social services. Here's a list of jobs for psychology grads, & tips on how to find a psychology job.
jobs for psychology graduates • careers in the mental health field • psychology graduates • social services jobs • group homes
Just Relax
Even if you have regular massage therapy, you still need to be able to relax in order to really benefit from the massage experience.
how to relax • relaxation • relax • massage therapy • massage
Even if you have regular massage therapy, you still need to be able to relax in order to really benefit from the massage experience.
how to relax • relaxation • relax • massage therapy • massage
New Research on Depression
Did you know that nature & nurture combine to increase the risk of depression? Here's the new research on this mood disorder, plus new information about antidepressants.
new research on depression • common cold of mental health • antidepressant treatments • mood disorders • causes of depression in women
Did you know that nature & nurture combine to increase the risk of depression? Here's the new research on this mood disorder, plus new information about antidepressants.
new research on depression • common cold of mental health • antidepressant treatments • mood disorders • causes of depression in women
St. John's Wort and Depression
Some swear by it; others shy away from it. Get all the facts about St. John's Wort.
st. johns wort depression • hypericum perforatum • hyperforin • herbal remedy depression • mental health
Some swear by it; others shy away from it. Get all the facts about St. John's Wort.
st. johns wort depression • hypericum perforatum • hyperforin • herbal remedy depression • mental health
The Risks of Liposuction
The risks of liposuction or cosmetic surgery can go beyond money or hospital time. Women who suffer or die after liposuction pay a huge price for weight loss surgery.
risks of liposuction • complications of weight loss surgery • cosmetic surgery • weight loss programs • when liposuction goes wrong
The risks of liposuction or cosmetic surgery can go beyond money or hospital time. Women who suffer or die after liposuction pay a huge price for weight loss surgery.
risks of liposuction • complications of weight loss surgery • cosmetic surgery • weight loss programs • when liposuction goes wrong
The Trouble with Paradise
Man's view of society perfected turns out to be fatally flawed.
hope • optimisim • great expectations • peace • utopia
Man's view of society perfected turns out to be fatally flawed.
hope • optimisim • great expectations • peace • utopia
Types of Psychology
The broad field of psychology encompasses numerous specialties or disciplines. This list of specialities within the study of human behavior includes brief definitions.
types of psychology • study of human behavior • psychological disorders • human development • therapists
The broad field of psychology encompasses numerous specialties or disciplines. This list of specialities within the study of human behavior includes brief definitions.
types of psychology • study of human behavior • psychological disorders • human development • therapists
Personality Disorder Research 9-07
Here are quick links to the studies that were reviewed at Suite101 PD during the month of Sept 2007.
personality disorder research • new pd studies • pd studies september 2007 • pd research links • new pd research findings
Here are quick links to the studies that were reviewed at Suite101 PD during the month of Sept 2007.
personality disorder research • new pd studies • pd studies september 2007 • pd research links • new pd research findings
Treatments for Depressed Teenagers or Children
An effective treatment for depressed teenagers or children is combination therapy, which blends of antidepressants and cognitive-behavioral talk therapy.
depression treatments • antidepressants • talk therapy • depressed teenagers • combination therapy
An effective treatment for depressed teenagers or children is combination therapy, which blends of antidepressants and cognitive-behavioral talk therapy.
depression treatments • antidepressants • talk therapy • depressed teenagers • combination therapy
Saying Good-bye
This article is a story concerning my personal struggles with depression, with links to resources dealing with depression. This article will end my work here at Suite101.com's Health and Nutrition web site. My new topic, Recipes For Health, will be up and running soon. So please, surf on over to my new home and say hello. Until we meet again - May you prosper and be in great health.
This article is a story concerning my personal struggles with depression, with links to resources dealing with depression. This article will end my work here at Suite101.com's Health and Nutrition web site. My new topic, Recipes For Health, will be up and running soon. So please, surf on over to my new home and say hello. Until we meet again - May you prosper and be in great health.
A Panic Disorder Sufferer's Plea
The symptoms of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia can be difficult for family members to understand. This plea should help families better cope with panic attacks.
panic disorder agoraphobia • panic disorder & agoraphobia relationships • symptoms of panic disorder and agoraphobia • panic disorder and family members • coping with panic attacks
The symptoms of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia can be difficult for family members to understand. This plea should help families better cope with panic attacks.
panic disorder agoraphobia • panic disorder & agoraphobia relationships • symptoms of panic disorder and agoraphobia • panic disorder and family members • coping with panic attacks
Common PD Features
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Drugs: A Quick Guide to ADHD
There are a number of choices if you are considering a medication for your child to treat ADHD. What do you know about them? And are you aware of the side effects...?
daytrana • ritalin • strattera • adderall • dexedrine
There are a number of choices if you are considering a medication for your child to treat ADHD. What do you know about them? And are you aware of the side effects...?
daytrana • ritalin • strattera • adderall • dexedrine
Npd - Prevalence, Comorbidity
According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
STIGMA: A RODEO, BOO RADLEY AND ME
This article centers around the heartbreak of stigma towards those who suffer from mental illness. It shows one woman's journey from laughing at hospital clients at a rodeo to becoming an activist against stigma. Interactive, inviting responses by email; proactive, asking readers to make a vow. . . "That. . .a culture which has put a man on the moon. . . advanced so much technologically. . .could still treat the mentally ill this way."
stigma • issues • tipper gore • conference • taunting
This article centers around the heartbreak of stigma towards those who suffer from mental illness. It shows one woman's journey from laughing at hospital clients at a rodeo to becoming an activist against stigma. Interactive, inviting responses by email; proactive, asking readers to make a vow. . . "That. . .a culture which has put a man on the moon. . . advanced so much technologically. . .could still treat the mentally ill this way."
stigma • issues • tipper gore • conference • taunting
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