Dual Diagnosis Program: Dual Diagnosis and Its Treatment
How does an individual become addicted to drugs or alcohol? Why does he start using it in the first place? How does he fall prey to these harmful substances? It has been said that there is a reason behind everything and understanding ‘the why’ behind this problem can actually help you find a solution. Furthermore, addiction can potentially affect anyone even in the absence of genetic inclination for addiction or alcoholism or environmental risk. Some just try out once and then start using it regularly. However it’s not as simple for everyone. Read more... ...
Welcome to the HealthyPlace.com Bipolar Community
Welcome to the HealthyPlace.com Bipolar Community – Natasha Tracy, author of the Breaking Bipolar Blog, welcomes visitors to the HealthyPlace.com Bipolar Information and Support Community. HealthyPlace Bipolar… CarePoint's Behavioral Health Program: Accessible, Comprehensive Services Providers typically treat children diagnosed with mood disorders — including adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis, substance abuse and trauma issues — and pervasive developmental disorders, explains Saima Shafiq, MD, Medical … Read more on MD News (press release) Read more... ...
Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers: Understanding Bipolar Disorder
... 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 ...
Medications for Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar Affective Disorder Triggers and Medications
Manic depression or now called bipolar affective disorder, have millions of people suffering from this mood disorder. Mood swings are but natural, but this mood disorder is way beyond the normal experiences of people. The disorder is characterized by extreme low depression and highs of an elated mood or mania. The frequency usually varies from one individual to another. The cause of bipolar affective disorder is not yet established although experts claim that it has something to do with genetics and hormonal levels. There are also cases when other acquired illnesses of an individual cause bipolar disorder. Read ...
Local Advocates Help Grow Awareness of Postpartum Mood Disorders
Local advocates help grow awareness of postpartum mood disorders At Lawrence Memorial Hospital, for instance, providers in the obstetrics and gynecology office regularly screen new mothers for postpartum depression, while discharge nurses in the Birthing Center inform new parents about symptoms to look out for … Read more on Lawrence Journal World Adolescents, young adults and addiction: Hazelden in Naples begins 2014 … 30, 2013) – At a time when teen substance abuse has reached crisis proportions, Hazelden's addiction treatment center in Naples will present a series of community lectures on emerging drug trends and the ever-changing culture of addiction among our … Read more on Naples Daily News Read more... ...
NAMI Course for Families of Those Dealing With Mental Illness Starts Feb. 20
NAMI course for families of those dealing with mental illness starts Feb. 20 20 at Enloe Conference Center, 1528 The Esplanade. Sponsored by the National Alliance on … The course will cover information about schizophrenia, mood disorders (bipolar disorder andmajor depression), panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder … Read more on Enterprise-Record Priest Conviction Overturned In this particular instance Msgr. Lynn then sent the priest, Edward Avery, to a retreat-rehabilitation center for treatment. Had the story ended there, it would have been bad enough, but these stories rarely end there. The second act of these …. The … Read more on Guardian Express Read more... ...
I Feel So Stupid When…
I Feel So Stupid When… They found that this type of meditation is legitimately effective in treating not just anxiety, mood disorders and depression, but also cancer and other psychiatric and medical conditions. The icing on the cake: Just a few …. That Steady Your Nerves … Read more on Huffington Post How the Government Is Handling 700000 Jailed Veterans The first veterans treatment court in the country was established in 2008 by Judge Robert Russell in Buffalo, N.Y. The goal was to divert veterans charged with felony or misdemeanor nonviolent criminal offenses to a specialized criminal court that … Read more on Defense One Read more... ...