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The Natural Approach to Treating Limbic ADHD
Limbic ADHD treatment has been a particular source of controversy as concerned parents, doctors and psychologists tend to differ when it comes to the best approach. Because of the depression and hopelessness which are part and parcel of this particular form of ADHD, it can be trickier to figure out
Panic Attacks On 5 Year Olds - Get To Know What To Do! Don't Neglect!
Panic attacks and anxiety disorders affect even 5 year olds. The difference between these panic attacks on children and the same on adults is that the former one is tougher to detect. It is often misdiagnosed as a deficit disorder when it actually happens to be a panic attack on the child. Even hype
How to Deal With a Child Who Has ADD or ADHD
A child diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)is a challenge to any parent or caregiver yet there are many things you can do to positively deal with an ADD/ADHD child.
Fear and Anger in PTSD-Topic Overview
After a traumatic event,you may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). You may not feel close to people,or you may feel on edge. Your friends and family may tell you that you don't seem the same. You may feel angry. Anger is a normal response to a traumatic event. Anger gives you the ene
Herbal Quit Smoking Therapy
Doctors can prescribe medications that will help a regular smoker quit smoking, but there are some natural herbs that can also help people stop smoking cigarettes.
The Alzheimers Association is Here to Help
The website for Alzheimers Association, "ALZ", should be your first stop to learn more about this degenerative disease which affects more than 5 million Americans. Whether you're looking for some basic information about Alzheimers or for someone who can guide you through the initial c
Evaluation of Psychological Mechanisms in Patients With Psychotic Disorders
This study assesses the psychological mechanisms contributing to paranoid thinking in patients with psychotic disorders.
Brain - A Quick And Brief Introduction
Our brain is the most complex organ in our bodies. In humans, the brain is the center of the entire nervous system.
How Can I Manage My Panic Attack Effectively Starting Today
Human beings are not at all similar to robots. What distinguish us from those inventions are the emotions that are innate within the human system. Although this might sound advantageous, this is also one cause of people's misery...
Signs & Symptoms of Autism in Toddlers
Autism is a neurological disorder. According to the autism advocacy organization Autism Speaks, "Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders." In recent years, it has become highly prevalent, with 1...
What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea in Children?
Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when pauses between breaths last longer than 20 seconds and result in irregular breathing throughout the sleeping hours. According to the Boston Children's Hospital, approximately 2 to 5 percent of all children experience sleep apnea. If parents suspect their c
Making Sense of the Rise in ADHD
What explanations lie below the surface of the apparent increase in ADHD prevalence?
What Is Major Depression With Psychotic?
Major depression is a prevalent and serious mood disorder that rarely involves hallucinations or delusions. When delusions and/or hallucinations do accompany depression, the illness is described as "major depression with psychotic features."
Occupational Therapy in Discharge Planning
Occupational therapists play a vital role in discharge planning in hospitals and nursing homes. They advise doctors, social workers and families in determining residents' functional status and level of independence to faciliate their return to home or to their prior level of living.
The Warm Coat Approach to Psychiatry
Sometimes I envy scientists and physicians from 100 years ago who took credit for the easy discoveries, sometimes even attaching their names to them. The Bernoulli Principle, for example, describes how the pressure of an inviscid material decreases as the flow of the material increases, and why the
Facts About Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
When someone suffers from bipolar there are symptoms that are noticed. It could be a severe case of this condition with obvious symptoms to help them become diagnosed or the symptoms could be minor making it take longer to diagnosis that a person is bipolar. This main-depressive illness is considere
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety disorders generally begin during childhood. It refers a persistent condition characterized by an excessive and continual sense of anxiety having some physical symptoms such as sweating, sense of stress. People suffer from a number ...
Are Phobias Controlling Your Life
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), over 6 million Americans suffer from specific phobias. A specific phobia is an anxiety disorder that is based on a certain fear. These fears vary greatly from person to person and usually stem from experiences in childhood. Specific phobia
How to Rate Physical Rehabilitation Facilities
Managing the care of your spouse, parent or friend is very stressful. Placing your friend or family member into a physical rehabilitation facility can be overwhelming. You may experience feelings of guilt because the patient may not want to go. However, there are basic guidelines to follow to assist