mental illnesses

Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers: Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Once better known as “manic depression”, the term bipolar was coined by German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin in the late nineteenth century, originally referring to all kinds of mood disorder. Bipolar disorder can be found in all age groups, races, ethnic groups and social classes. An equal number of men and women are being affected. The mood of a person with this disorder alternates between different extremes, such as extreme sadness and euphoric happiness. Thus, this disease is named bipolar disorder. Read more... ...

Is Anxiety a Psychological or Biological Disorder?

Question by Peter M: Is anxiety a psychological or biological disorder? What I’m asking is, is there a biological basis for my anxiety “disorder” or is it just the way I think? If you looked at my brain, would there be anything different about it than the “average” person’s brain? Can I be “cured” from generalized anxiety disorder with just cognitive behavioral therapy or do I need medication? Best answer: Answer by jcj099 – lsbni honestly think there are a lot of reasons for mental health issues… biological, psychological, environment… etc… i have severe anxiety and ocd… i’m starting to think i can’t be fixed with meds etc.. and i have a psych etc… Read more... ...

You Can See Now!! — Chronic Depression Help

...  can see now!! — chronic depression help – visit http://tov1.net/depression chronic depression help — “Ex-Chronic Sufferer Reveals How To Conquer Stress, Depression And Anxiety, Quickly, Naturally An…   by Joseph Swan. Markers of inflammation in the blood linked to aggressive behaviors In addition to professional and social problems, IED can predispose people to other mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, and alcohol or drug-abuse. Those with IED face increased risk for non-behavioral health issues, including coronary … Read more on Science Codex Read ...

Shameful Profiling of the Mentally Ill

...  Profiling of the Mentally Ill People in treatment for mental illnesses do not have a higher rate of violence than people without mental illnesses. Furthermore, depression affects one in 10 American adults, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more on New York Times Depression treatment: Alternatives to Pills: TMS is not “shock therapy.” TMS uses varying magnetic fields to induce electric change, stimulating the brain and alleviating depression, anxiety and other neurological illnesses. A small device is positioned on the patient's cranium and magnetic … Read more ...

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Facilities: Dual Diagnosis Program

A dual diagnosis program is a treatment program wherein psychiatric disorders / mental illnesses, which occur concurrently with substance abuse, are treated. A dual diagnosis program is appropriate for patients who suffer from psychiatric, mental, and emotional disorders. These disorders include, but arent limited to depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, compulsive/obsessive disorders, among myriad other mental health issues. Read ...

What Mental Illness Causes You to Hear Voices?

...  by ?Dianna?: What mental illness causes you to hear voices? I’m creating a character for a story who, for want of a better word, is crazy. I want her to have a long list of mental illnesses but at the same time not a ridiculous amount. So far she has borderline personality disorder, bipolar and an eating disorder (bulimia). I want her to hear voices as well though..can that be related to any of these disorders? I was thinking of making her schizophrenic but the only symptom I want her to have is hearing voices – is that possible? She also has hallucinations, but that was going to be due to her bipolar. Also, is it possible for someone to have all these mental illnesses? Would it be too much if I added depression and anxiety disorder to the list? Read ...

Cannabidiol: The Side of Marijuana You Don't Know

...  order to enhance THC content, CBD has been bred out of many strains, leaving users with a highly psychoactive experience but not necessarily the healthiest, especially for those with preexisting mental disorders. This cannabanoid-reliant difference … Read more on ChicagoNow (blog) White House Boosts Insurance Coverage for Mental Illness 8, 2013 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials unveiled long-awaited rules Friday that require insurance companies to cover treatment for mental illnesses and addiction the same way they cover physical illnesses. Secretary of Health and Human … Read more on HealthDay Read ...