- The Truth about living with Bipolar Disorder By : Brad12 Giannini25
Is Bipolar Disorder Destroying Your Loved One Does someone in you life exhibit extreme mood changes swinging from depressed to over active? Do they engage in risky behavior or extreme monetary indiscretion that they would not normally engage in? This person may be a candidate for a Bipolar Disorder consultation by a qualified professional. If left undetected Bipolar Disorder can cause extreme harm in people’s lives and the possibility of hospitalization or even death. When the sufferer sees no way out and they “just don’t want to feel the pain any longer”, many of them turn to the abuse of drugs, sex, gambling or smoking. - Neurotransmitter Testing: What Can It Do For You? By : Jim Olivero
A neurotransmitter test is the best way to identify and correct neurotransmitter imbalances before they become severe enough to cause symptoms such as Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Fibromyalgia, Hormone Imbalances, Insomnia, and Adrenal Fatigue. - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Associated With More, Longer Hospitalizations By : Health News
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) have found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with more hospitalizations.......... - Surviving Suicide - A Moving Documentary For Sport Relief, BBC By : Health News
For this year's Sport Relief, the BBC and Comic Relief bring viewers Surviving Suicide.......... - Available Treatment Ways of Mental Illness By : Robert II Smith
In the recent past, prevalent perception on some severe mental disorders was dismal, and is considered to be marked by lifelong deterioration. Schizophrenia, for example, was seen by health professionals as having a downhill course. Emil Kraepelin, a leading psychiatrist in the beginning of 20th century, judged schizophrenia as hopeless that he named the disorder as “dementia praecox” or premature dementia. His writings had painted a negative concept of severe mental illness, followed by others influenced by his perceptions which were written in textbooks for decades. - Reasons for Occurrence of Mental Illness By : Robert II Smith
The occurrence of mental illness can be caused by different factors or a combination of these several factors. Different explanations are offered by different schools of thought, such as biological, psychological or social explanations for causing mental illness. Current theories however, have mostly acknowledged that all three contribute in varying amounts to a person’s mental ill-health. Many psychiatric diseases can be classified as syndromes, or the association of several clinically recognizable features that do not always have a single cause. - Mental Illness By : Robert II Smith
A term generally referred to as mental illness is used to describe a diseases or condition affecting the brain which affects the way a person thinks, behaves, feels and his/her relation to others and surroundings. A person suffering from this condition would often be unable to cope with life’s daily routines and demands. - Canadian Diabetes Association President Appointed To Lead Mental Health Commission Of Canada By : Health News
The Canadian Diabetes Association congratulates Michael Howlett, President and CEO, Canadian Diabetes Association on his appointment to the position of President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. - Healthy Minds Network (HMN) Will Work With GPs To Offer A Range Of Services, UK By : Health News
Stoke on Trent Primary Care Trust (PCT) is to significantly invest in services to support 4000 people a year with mild to moderate mental health needs. - Mental Health Of Americans Still Greatly Affected By Sept. 11 Terrorism By : Health News
Long after Sept. 11, 2001, Americans' terrorism-related thoughts and fears are associated with increased depression, anxiety, hostility, posttraumatic stress and drinking, University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have found. - What is the most addictive drug? By : John McMahon
A common debate is what drug is most addictive. This article offers a discussion of some measures of addiction and a comparison of various legal and illegal drugs on these measures. - 20 Signs that you may have a problem with booze. By : John McMahon
Do you ever wonder if you have a problem with your drinking. This article lists some behaviours that might suggest a drinking problem. - Is Alcoholism a Disease ? By : John McMahon
Article looks at some of the evidence of alcoholism as a disease. It suggests that the evidence does not support alcoholism as a disease, moreover it suggests that regarding it as a disease may be detrimental to recovery. - Addiction, a suitable case for treatment? By : John McMahon
Is addiction a condition that requires treatment? This article looks at some of the issues surrounding addiction and recovery. - Living With an Alcoholic (part 2) By : John McMahon
The first article discussed some things to avoid. This article looks at some actions that may be of help in encouraging the drinker to change. However the bottom line is that, as the partner of the drinker, you need to look after your own life. - Living with an alcoholic – some dos and don’ts. By : John McMahon
Most people who live with people with alcohol problems spend much of their time trying to make them change. This article offers some advice on appropriate behaviour when living with alcoholics. - Britney Spears: Let's Talk About All Of Us By : Health News
In recent weeks, a media circus and reckless speculation has surrounded events in the life of pop singer Britney Spears and her family. - Graham Norton Stamps Out Stress: Samaritans Stress Down Day Campaign, UK By : Health News
Employees across the UK are switching off their emails and wearing slippers to work on Friday 1st February to support Samaritans Stress Down Day. - Taking Manic Depression Effects Seriously By : Reginald Curtis
Manic depression effects or Bipolar depression is actually considered as one of the worst type of depression that people usually suffer from.
Characterized by sudden and extreme changes in their mood, Manic depression is said to be called as such because manic = mania refers to the 'ups' while depression refers to the 'downs'. - In-Clinic Treatment Protocol Improves Care for Patients at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest By : Health News
The major cardiology societies have established evidence-based guidelines on how best to treat patients with heart failure and those at risk of ventricular arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms. Today, poster data was presented at Scientific Sessions 2007, the annual congress of the American Heart Association, which shows that the application of clinical practice.... - Mind Comments On Boost To War Veterans Mental Health Care, UK By : Health News
Leading mental health charity Mind comments on the Government's plans to provide specialist mental health care to ex-military servicemen. Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of mental health charity Mind, said: - Natrol® BrainSpeed Memory® Meets Mental Fitness Trend Head-On By : Health News
From cerebral calisthenics camps to “cortex”ercising gadgets, games and gizmos, recent reports indicate that maintaining mental health is a popular pursuit among aging baby boomers and senior citizens nationwide. Among the vastly growing offerings of brain-boosters is BrainSpeed Memory®, a cogniceutical from Natrol, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTOL), a premier marketer and manufacturer of nationally branded nutritional products.. - 6 Fears and How to Overcome Them - Law of Attraction Classics: Napoleon Hill By : Robert C. Worstell
Little known in all of Napoleon Hill's research behind his bestselling books was his uncovering the Law of Attraction - and using it to become a successful author. In his "Law of Success", he tells how you can overcome fear, develop self-confidence, and apply the Law of Attraction to bring you more money, better health, and personal power in your life... - National Business Group on Health Honors Aetna for Behavioral Health Services By : Health News
Aetna (NYSE:AET) announced the National Business Group on Health yesterday honored Aetna for its commitment and dedication to helping workers and their families cope with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Aetna was recognized in the category of Behavioral Healthcare..... - Mental Health Patients Disadvantaged In Access To Appropriate End-of-life Care, Australia By : Health News
Research by Central Quensland University's International Program of Psycho-Social Health Research (IPP-SHR) has revealed that health professionals working in institutional mental health can face significant obstacles in their efforts to care for their dying patients. - Addicted.com Urges Observance of World Mental Health Day By : Health News
In honor of World Mental Health Day (today, October 10th), Addicted.com, a website for addicts and their families to find support and recovery resources online, is urging the population at large to be more aware of addictive behaviors, among the most common and destructive forms of behavioral or mental health concerns. - Mind Research Network Part of Domenici's Vision By : Health News
It’s no secret that Senator Pete Domenici is a nationally recognized advocate for people suffering from mental illness, brain injury, and brain diseases. In fact, his vision to address these issues has led to landmark breakthroughs in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment, from both the public policy and research perspectives..... - Medica Introduces Health Plans for Medicare Beneficiaries with Special Needs By : Health News
Medica today introduced two new health plans for Medicare beneficiaries with special health care needs. Medica Complete SolutionSM is a new health plan option for Medicare beneficiaries with severe chronic health conditions. Another new health plan option.... - Telephone Counseling By : Christopher00 Hartwell01
Telephone counseling is a relatively new concept and people from all walks of life have started utilizing the services of telephone counselors. Many government and non-profit groups have also started organizations that offer phone counseling. Although there are traditional avenues of counseling available, but people prefer utilizing the services of a telephone counselor as they find it more convenient and it also helps maintain an individual’s privacy and confidentiality. - Anxiety in Children - Anxiety Attacks - Relieveanxiery By : Dean Thurston
Children can have anxiety disorders quite often although general thought is that it's not a common thing. Your child can have a mild anxiety attack and you might not even know about it. Usually this condition rarely happens anymore as they grow up. - Start Improving Your Memory Today By : Jim the Memory Guy
Outlined below are a few facts that can help you toward a better memory today. When you use these insights on a regular basis you will find that not only do you accomplish more every day but there is less stress in your day to day life. - Auditory Memory Training Exercises By : Jim the Memory Guy
If you're heading off to the store and someone asks you to pick up something for them do you find that you almost always remember what it is that they wanted? Or do you usually even forget that they wanted something in the first place? If you have this kind of problem with your memory, remembering things that you've heard for more than two minutes, there is something that you can do about this. - Psychiatric Nurses Say Improved Care Needed For BPD Patients By : Health News
Eighty per cent of psychiatric nurses believe that people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) receive inadequate care, despite the fact that one in fifty adults suffer from the condition, according to the October issue of the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. - Anxiety Panic Attack Symptoms: Pop Pills or Try Natural Methods? By : Di Roberts
If you have ever suffered under the terrifying grip of anxiety panic attack symptoms then you have undoubtedly felt pretty desperate about finding some way to cope with any further panic attacks. The good thing is that there are a lot of options to choose from. The bad thing is that deciding which is best for you isn't always so easy. - House Subcommittee Approves Mental Health Parity Legislation By : Health News
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee by voice vote on Wednesday approved legislation (HR 1424) that would require health insurers to provide equal levels of coverage for physical and mental illnesses, CQ Today reports. - Aetna Applauds U.S. Senate for Its Unanimous Approval of the Mental Health Parity Act of 2007; By : Health News
Aetna (NYSE:AET) today praised the U.S. Senate for its unanimous approval of the Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 and urged the House of Representatives to approve the legislation..... - HSE Launches 'Your Mental Health' Awareness Campaign With Research Report Campaign Developed By : Health News
The HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention launches the 'Your Mental Health' Public Awareness Campaign to increase awareness of mental health and well-being in Ireland. - War More Traumatic Than Tsunami By : Health News
The long-running civil war in Sri Lanka is causing more mental health problems and social breakdown than the catastrophic 2004 tsunami, according to research published in the online open access publication International Journal of Mental Health Systems. - Free Camp for Children of Fallen Soldiers Sets Families on the Road to Healing By : Health News
Southwest Mental Health Center (SMHC) will host the second Operation Render Comfort (ORC) Camp for children and teens facing grief from the loss of a loved one in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The day camp will take place Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007.... - Mental Disorders Cause 1.3 Billion Annual Days Of Lost Role Performance By : Health News
The importance of role disability, that is, inability to work or carry out usual activities, has become increasingly recognized as a major source of indirect costs of illness because of its high economic impact on ill workers, their employers, and society. - WHO Urges More Investments, Services For Mental Health By : Health News
WHO is appealing to countries to increase their support for mental health services. - Mental Health Commission: A Major Step Forward, Canada By : Health News
"The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) is delighted with the Prime Minister's announcement of the members of the Board of Directors of the Mental Health............ - Dr Jimmy Devins, T.D., Minister For State With Responsibility For Disability And Mental Health By : Health News
Dr Jimmy Devins, T.D., Minister for State with Responsibility for Disability and Mental Health was speaking last Monday on the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day. - World's Mental Health Care Needs Not Being Met, Global Survey Finds By : Health News
Mental disorders rank among the top ten illnesses causing disability -- more than 37 percent worldwide -- with depression being the leading cause of disability among people ages 15 and older, according to the Global Burden of Disease and Risk Factors published in 2006. - Nemesysco's Voice Analysis Technology Helps Detect Mental Stress By : Health News
Nemesysco Ltd., a leading provider of voice analysis technologies for the defense and civilian markets............. - NARSAD Chosen To Benefit From Unique 9/11 Fundraising Event By BGC Partners, USA By : Health News
NARSAD: The Mental Health Research Association is among a handful of organizations to benefit from a one-of-a-kind charitable event commemorating 9/11. - Janet Dean MP Addresses Mental Health Needs At Mind's Rural Conference, UK By : Health News
Janet Dean MP will be addressing delegates at Mind's Rural Conference, hosted by Uttoxeter Mind. - when viagra functions By : martinregkat
Sometimes, Viagra doesn't have the effects that are expected to occur in men. This is infrequent, but probable. There are many reasons for this, and it is vital to be aware of all the options before buying this drug. Some men don't trust that it can work for them, and this makes it difficult to prescribe the medicine. Viagra works when the patient is sexually excited. Because the medicine works to restore the chemical disbalance in the brain, it should be taken 30 minutes to an hour before sex, and will look no unusual to an erection that has proceeded without the help of Viagra. Since the introduction of Viagra in 1993 it has an 80 percent success rate with the maximum dosage. For the patients who are unsuccessful with the drug, it is vital to note that Viagra does not directly cause an erection. There needs to be а certain level of sexual stimulation before the chemical process can begin. Besides, both sexual partners should have an equal desire for making sex. Many people believe that they need Viagra to succeed in an erection without being completely sexually aroused. Sexual intimacy alone will not help Viagra to function, as the mind is to desire the act before the blood flow to the penis can be added. If the partner isn't willing to have sex, then it is improbable that the patient will be stimulated enough for Viagra to work. Discussing the issue with your loved one, and searching for all the information together can bring both lovers closer, help them understand and finally raise knowledge and sexual desire for one another. Taking Viagra 30 minutes before sex, and taking part in acts that increase desire can have the better results from the treatment. Thus, the more aroused both partners are, the more probable Viagra is to work right to reach and sustain an erection without the desire fading. Mental causes may also prevent Viagra from functioning correctly. It is a general issue for patients suffering from erectile dysfunction to also suffer from depression or disquietness. It is the discomfort suffered by the patient that won’t allow sexual satisfaction. In case the man is uncomfortable due to the stigma often attached to males who suffer from erectile dysfunction, then this could have adverse effects even with Viagra. Other factors such as interruptions, or disbelief in the drug could mean that an erection is impossible, and these reasons should be addressed before the general practitioner prescribes Viagra. Viagra is prescribed to aid males of all ages and many levels of erectile dysfunction reach and maintain an erection for several hours. It is one of the most famous erectile dysfunction treatment on the market that has a high success rate. It doesn't have to be a discomfort, and with the corresponding knowledge, sexual success is within your reach. - New Booklet To Open Young Minds, UK By : Health News
Leading mental health charity Mind has published a new booklet for young people and those who work with them to help them recognise the signs of severe mental distress. - Mind Responds To Healthcare Commission Report Into Community Mental Health Services, UK By : Health News
Leading mental health charity Mind comments yesterday Monday 3 September on a new Healthcare Commission survey highlighting............ - Virginia Tech Report Has National Importance By : Health News
Ronald Honberg, director of policy and legal affairs for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) issued the following statement on today's............. - Minister Devins Opens The International Association For Suicide Prevention's Congress By : Health News
Mr Jimmy Devins, T.D., Minister for State at the Department of Health and Children............. - Youth Voice Part Of International Meetings For The First Time, Canada By : Health News
The Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO is hosting meetings of youth............... - Devins - Concerted Effort Required To Reduce Suicide, Ireland By : Health News
Reducing the suicide rate means a collective, concerted effort from all groups in society says new Minister of State for Health with responsibility for Disability and Mental Health, Dr Jimmy Devins, TD. - DSM-IV Diagnosis Applies Equally Well For Caucasian And African-American Gamblers By : Health News
With African-Americans and other minority groups having both problem and pathological gambling rates that are 2-3 times higher than Caucasian gamblers............ - More Gulf Coast Residents Have Suicidal Thoughts, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms By : Health News
An increased number of Gulf Coast residents have experienced suicidal thoughts or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder as the recovery from Hurricane Katrina continues............. - How to Experience Oneness or Advaita By : Nirmala
Advaita means nondual or not two. This oneness is a fundamental quality of everything. Everything is a part of and made of one substance. Often the question arises, If it is all one thing why dont I experience it that way? This is confusing oneness for the appearance of sameness. Things can appear different without being separate. Just look at your hand for a moment. Your fingers are all different from each other, but are they separate? They all arise from the same hand. - USA Today Examines Lasting Effects Of Hurricane Katrina On Residents' Mental Health By : Health News
USA Today on Thursday published four articles on issues related to the mental health of the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Summaries appear below. - Mental Health America Announces New Cause-Marketing Initiative Bringing Wellness Home By : Health News
Mental Health America, the nation's oldest and largest mental health organization, announced its new awareness and cause-marketing campaign, "Bringing Wellness Home." - Ability To Cope With Stress Can Increase 'Good' Cholesterol In Older White Men By : Health News
Older white men who are better able to cope with stress experience higher levels of so called "good cholesterol" than men who are more hostile or socially isolated........... - How Air Force Women Are Handling The Stress By : Health News
About 20 percent of Air Force women deployed during the Iraq war report that they are experiencing at least one major symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)............. - Anxiety Disorders And Panic Attacks By : Robert Hill
Anxiety disorder is a condition that puts a person in a constant state of alertness and fear. For about one in every twelve people anxiety is so persistent and severe that it creates serious problems and can escalate into anxiety and panic disorders such as panic attacks. - We Are a Ghost, or at Least Our Self-Image Is By : Nirmala
We think of a ghost as a piece of us that continues to hang around after we die, and haunt the places where we lived. What if there are already ghosts of yourself ? What if you are actually a ghost, or at least your self-image is a ghost? - Stress Can Affect Your Mind, Too! By : Andrew John
One of the major problems with stress is that it attacks the mind first, making sure that its ability to response to it is limited at best. Stress causes weakening of memory sometimes to a point when you start forgetting things, makes it extremely difficult to focus on anything and makes you question your motives and your will to stand up from bed every morning. - Psychic Readings: What's in it for You? By : Meg Tallon
If you are considering having a reading done by a psychic, you are in the company of thousands of like minded people from all walks of life. The experience of a reading with a psychic can be very rewarding if you understand what to expect and how to choose a good reader. - Gabrielle Cerda, M.D., Wins National AACAP Norbert And Charlotte Rieger Service Program Award By : Health News
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), is pleased to announce that Gabrielle Cerda........... - Farmers Have Lowest Levels Of Happiness Among Self-employed People By : Health News
According to a new report published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, farmers fare badly on every measure of health and quality of life.............. - Frequent cannabis use more than doubles the risk of psychotic illnesses By : Health News
Contrary to previous suggestions that cannabis is harmless to mental health........... - San Diego Eating Disorder Program With 75 Percent Remission Rate Being Promoted In Mexico By : Health News
In the U.S., Mexico and around the world, approximately three women out of every 100 will develop anorexia or bulimia, and some studies indicate that as many as 20 percent of anorexics may die of the disease. - Package Size Legislation Irrelevent In Paracetamol Overdoses By : Health News
The acetaminophen (paracetamol) overdose rate in Calgary, Canada dropped by over 40% in the decade to 2004 ............... - Mental Health America And PsychCentral Partner To Create Online Mental Health Social And Information By : Health News
Mental Health America, the nation's leading non-profit mental health organization .............. - Mental Health Foundation Calls For Self-harm To Be A National Priority, UK By : Health News
In response to the publication of Medical Research Council research into self-harm among young people, Dr Andrew McCulloch . . . . . . . - Stress Can Make Us Obese - How Can We Stop It From Doing So? By : Health News
New findings published in Nature Medicine online could offer hope to millions of people who have become obese as a result of stress. - Hoarding can endanger lives, says new study By : Health News
A new study has revealed that hoarders have a brain disorder resulting in an all-consuming compulsion to collect that often cuts them off from society and damages their relationships. - Moon Jobs Will Tax Mental Health Of Workers By : Health News
Think your job is tough" Can't wait for summer vacation to 'get away from it all'? Just wait, says a Rutgers University-Camden researcher. - Veterans' Mental Health Issues: Where Is Help Coming From? By : Health News
A June 2007 report from the Department of Defense Mental Health Task Force highlights the growing psychological problems that troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are experiencing. - Picower Institute Researchers Reverse Symptoms In Mice Of Leading Inherited Cause Of Mental By : Health News
Researchers at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT have, for the first time, reversed symptoms of mental retardation and autism in mice. - Defense Secretary Gates Says Military Mental Health System 'Will Get Fixed' By : Health News
Department of Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday during a press conference said that the military mental health system "must and will get fixed," the AP/Houston Chronicle reports. - Defense Secretary Gates Says Military Mental Health System 'Will Get Fixed' By : Health News
Department of Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday during a press conference said that the military mental health system "must and will get fixed," the AP/Houston Chronicle reports. - Defense Secretary Gates Says Military Mental Health System 'Will Get Fixed' By : Health News
Department of Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday during a press conference said that the military mental health system "must and will get fixed," the AP/Houston Chronicle reports. - Don't Assume Recovery Makes Us Fit For Work, Say People With Mental Illness By : Health News
People who recover from mental illness must be allowed the option of turning down opportunities for social inclusion including going back to what is often a 'brutal and competitive workplace . - Solving puzzles could boost brain power By : Health News
Solving crosswords and similar puzzles could boost brain power and improve one's concentration, suggests a new study. - Computerized garment to diagnose mental illness By : Health News
Scientists in the US claim to have developed a computerized garment that they say can help doctors diagnose mental illnesses like mania . . . . . . . . - New Meditation Guide Proves Mind Control Isn't So Farfetched By : Health News
A remarkable new book from Swedish author Ingrid Fredriksson . . . . . . . . . - New Orleans Faces Mental Health 'Treatment Crisis,' Opinion Piece States By : Health News
A mental health "treatment crisis" has developed in New Orleans in the two years after Hurricane Katrina struck the region . . . . . . . . . - Organon And Philips Team Up To Study Drug Effects At The Molecular Level By : Health News
N.V. Organon, the human health care business unit of Akzo Nobel . . . . . . . . . - NHS Confederation Launch New Network To Improve Mental Health Services For Patients, UK By : Health News
On the day that marks the launch of its new mental health network . . . . . . . - NARSAD: The Mental Health Research Association Announces 245 New Research Grants To Established By : Health News
NARSAD: The Mental Health Research Association announces the awarding of 23 Distinguished Investigator grants and 222 Young Investigator grants for 2007. - BioLineRx Initiates a Clinical Receptor-Occupancy Study of BL-1020, First in Class GABA-Enhanced By : Health News
BioLineRx Ltd. (TASE:BLRX), Israel’s leading drug development company, announced today the initiation of a study to determine the clinical binding properties of BL-1020 to the dopamine receptors in the human brain. The trial, which is being conducted following the successful filing of an investigational new drug (IND) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration........ - New Tool To Shed Light On, Improve Teen Mental Health Services By : Health News
Can you imagine an archer trying to improve her accuracy by practicing blindfolded . . . . . . . . - What Is Not Getting Talked About At The Watercooler: Mental Health, Canada By : Health News
To officially launch National Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Desjardins Financial Security today released a study that shows that mental health continues to be a taboo issue in the workplace. - Psych Central Launches New Sanity Score Web Tool to Help Assess an Individual's Overall Level By : Health News
Psych Central today announced the public beta launch of the Sanity Score™ service at www.SanityScore.com. Sanity Score asks an individual 90 questions and then calculates a numerical result that can be used as a baseline metric for his/her overall mental health condition. In addition, it provides a thorough narrative and graphical representation of the assessment along 21 common mental health attributes. - Eighty-Five Percent Of Americans Say Taking Care Of Mental Health Is As Important As Physical Health By : Health News
Today, more than ever, Americans are confronted with challenges to their mental and physical wellbeing -- whether resulting from a national or personal tragedy or a genetic cause -- and more people are concerned with safeguarding their mental health. - Fragile X, Down Syndromes Linked To Faulty Brain Communication By : Health News
The two most prevalent forms of genetic mental retardation, Fragile X and Down syndromes, may share a common cause, according to researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine. - MINES & Associates Broadens its EAP Services in the State of Nevada By : Health News
The recent growth and expansion of MINES & Associates has allowed for an expansion of its employee assistance programs within the state of Nevada. - Local Ambulance Company Shows Support for Upcoming NAMI Walk By : Health News
American Medical Response (AMR), one of the most outstanding ambulance transport services in the county will walk Saturday, April 21 in Balboa Park to raise money and awareness about our country's need for a world-class treatment and recovery system for people with mental illnesses. - Get Out Your Walking Shoes to Make Great Strides for Mental Health on April 21 By : Health News
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego affiliate 5k run/walk fundraiser. Saturday, April 21 2007 in Balboa Park 8am. - Mutation Improves Memory, May Lead To Memory-enhancing Pill By : Health News
A mind-altering mutation in mice results in an enhanced long-term memory, researchers report in the April 6, 2007 issue of the journal Cell, published by Cell Press. - One In Four Hospital Patients Is Admitted With A Mental Health Or Substance Abuse Disorder By : Health News
Almost one-fourth of all stays in U.S. community hospitals for patients age 18 and older -- 7.6 million of nearly 32 million stays -- involved depressive, bipolar, schizophrenia and other mental health disorders or substance use related disorders in 2004, according to a new report by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. - Mechanism Of Nicotine's Learning Effects Explored By : Health News
While nicotine is highly addictive, researchers have also shown the drug to enhance learning and memory-a property that has launched efforts to develop nicotine-like drugs to treat cognitive deficits in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, schizophrenia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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