Mental characteristics of individuals, as assessed by both neurological and psychological studies, have been linked to the development and maintenance of mental disorders. This includes cognitive or neurocognitive factors, such as the way a person perceives, thinks or feels about certain things; or an individual’s overall personality, temperament or coping style or the extent of [...]
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Identification of treatments that engender as full a response as possible, and can minimize relapse, is imperative. Cognitive behavioural therapy is the psychotherapy of choice for panic disorder, typically in combination with anti-panic medication. SSRIs are considered by some a first line pharmacotherapeutic option. In addition, people with panic disorder may need treatment for other [...]
For many individuals with bipolar disorder a good prognosis results from good treatment, which, in turn, results from an accurate diagnosis. Because bipolar disorder can have a high rate of both under-diagnosis and misdiagnosis, it is often difficult for individuals with the condition to receive timely and competent treatment. Bipolar disorder can be a severely [...]
Types of insomnia Although there are several different degrees of insomnia, three types of insomnia have been clearly identified: transient, acute, and chronic. #[http://www.code-xpert.com/getcode.html?prm=icd9cm:307.41|Transient insomnia] lasts for less than a week. It can be caused by another disorder, by changes in the sleep environment, by the timing of sleep, severe depression, or by stress. Its [...]
Spironolactone is associated with an increased risk of bleeding from the stomach and duodenum, but a causal relationship between the two has not been established. Because it also affects androgen receptors and other steroid receptors, it can cause gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities and testicular atrophy. Other side-effects include ataxia, erectile dysfunction, drowsiness, and rashes. A carcinogenic [...]
Studies show conclusively that exercise improves brain function. Every one knows that exercise is good for you but sometimes the benefit to the brain is overlooked. This article describes some of the positive effects that exercise has on brain function and mental health, including protection against neurodegenerative disease and improvements in mental health.
At the age of 30, she thought she had dealt with all of her major issues. Though her marriage was somewhat rocky in the beginning, things were really starting to smooth out. Her career was stable and her two kids were growing up healthy and happy. But something was wrong.
Depression is now considered a major health problem, particularly those health problems related to heart disease. It is now important to recognize that depression is directly linked with heart disease. Depression is an illness that can affect anyone at any time.
Estimates are that almost 15 million Americans suffer from Depression, a serious problem. It is a disease. Although it is defined as a mental illness this is no reflection on the personal attributes of the inflicted. Anyone can contract depression. There’s no logic to its onset.
