The figures are startling, to say the least. In a recent survey in Europe, about 17% of the group questioned said that they had suffered from a bout of depression in the last six months. The figure ju
Of all the diseases to affect the human mind and body, few are as tricky to diagnose and understand as alcoholism (or alcohol dependence). It is a curious affliction that incites anger and makes victims of the sufferer as well as the victim's family. Realization is step one in battling this disease;
Bipolar disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a tendency to look similar, especially in children. The difference in symptoms is more distinguishable in adulthood. The primary disturbance in bipolar disorder is mood, whereas the disturbance in ADHD is impulse control. Iden
Subutex is a drug with an active component that reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms in opiate addicts. The active ingredient in Subutex is buprenorphine. Buprenorphine attaches to the same receptors in the brain, but it's only a partial agonist, which means the drug gives some of the same effec
Sleep is not an option; it is required, just like food, water and oxygen. Lack of sleep prevents rejuvenation and repair of the body and hinders brain function. Sleep deprivation is dangerous in that it may cause a person to fall asleep while driving; drop a baby while feeding him; and to be unable
Leading a normal life with a panic disorder is extremely difficult and disturbing. Most people suffering from panic attacks tend to see every situation as a possible threat and hence live every single day trying to avoid meeting people, traveling, living alone, getting into conflicts or arguments et
Depression may be exacerbated by the weather.woman in solutude and depression image by Allen Penton from Fotolia.comIt remains arguable whether the weather affects emotions and mood. Some people and authorities claim that weather conditions definitely impact the way we feel, whereas...
There are unique ways to improve your memory information and several different kinds of memory are stored in diverse parts of the individual mind. Inside mere seconds, the brain should be able to drag details like telephone figures or dates. But our minds do not often permit us to retrieve the memor
Its now recognized that rTMS can be highly effective in treating major depressive disorder. Can it also augment antidepressant therapy where antidepressants alone have failed?
Intellectual child development is quite a jungle of confuse definitions and psychological jargon when one looks closely at it but the science and medicine behind it has become a necessity of sorts in this day and age. There are many stages when it comes to the intellectual development of a child and
Why are some people more apt to develop panic disorder than others? Well, because there are certain principal facts that magnify the prospect that you will suffer panic disorder. If you get panic attacks on ...
Grief cannot find resolution if the sufferer refuses to express it. An Australian organization devoted to helping people cope with grief, the Emotional Health Centre, teaches a technique known as Block and Tackle that helps family members face and work through the loss of a child in the family.
Learn about tools for measuring stressStress image by Yvonne Bogdanski from Fotolia.comIn the 21st century working environment with its high-pressure demands and long work hours, stress is a common malady that can affect anyone. If you work in a potentially high-stress environment, it is...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is an effective psychotherapy for a wide range of problems such as depression, anxiety, and OCD. As a psychiatrist and therapist in Edinburgh I make extensive us
Abused children may have hidden head injuries that go undetected by routine examination and screening. A research team recommends that healthcare personnel perform brain scans to screen for occult head injuries in children with other signs of abuse. (Pediatrics, Jun-2003)
Applying for admission to a doctoral program in psychology can be overwhelming. With many different of types of programs and different schools, there is an equally wide variety of prerequisites. While not all schools have prerequisite undergraduate coursework, there are several classes that are comm
The effects of mixing alcohol and any medication can be deadly. They differ between people due to other factors, such as weight, body chemistry, tolerance and the time frame involved. Since there is an element of unpredictability every time these substances are mixed, it is wise to avoid doing this.
A National Institutes of Health trial has found that citalopram is ineffective in treating repetitive behavior in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.
Classic autism is part of the autism spectrum disorder of developmental disability, and is the most severe disability in this spectrum. Parents typically notice the first signs before the child is 3 years old, presenting as difficulties involving social interaction and communication.
When you and your spouse married, you likely looked forward to an idyllic life together, a future free of drama and discord. Your reality, however, may differ from your expectations. However, despite the challenges of living with a wife who has bipolar illness, you remain committed to her in sickn
