Developing self-confidence in your students will assist them in achieving academic success. Self-confidence in one's abilities helps a student feel confident he can meet a goal he has set for himself. It gives the student the courage to try despite mistakes. Students with high levels of self-confide......[Read More]

Depression is a huge problem in America that transcends gender, race, and economic status. According to a national survey published in 2004, 17.1 million United States adults (18 and over) had suffered a major depressive episode within the past year. Keep in mind that the number may be far higher w......[Read More]

Symptoms usually vary in combinations and levels of severity. Constant worrying or obsession Restlessness Fatigue Difficulty concentrating or your mind "going blank" Trouble sleeping Sweating, nausea or diarrhea Irritability Muscle tension or aches Trembling and ... ......[Read More]

Bipolar disorder is a form of mental illness that occurs when an individual cycles between moods of extreme of euphoria, called mania, and depression. There is no cure for bipolar disorder, however there is a variety of treatment options available to lessen the length and disruptive effects the var......[Read More]

The 4 Quadrant Healthcare Model focuses on the individual for all populations and mental health disorders. However, this makes integration into existing healthcare models difficult.......[Read More]

Pharmaceutical companies search for true cause as long as it relates to something they can sell. The National Institute of Mental Health searches for true cause as long as it is biological, because much of the 1.3 billion dollars they receive from Congress each year is to search for biological cause......[Read More]

The Bible famously quotes that, "As a man thinketh, so is he." This suggests that what you think actually has the power to determine your character. Other schools of positive thought would agree that you can change the course of your circumstances by simply shifting your attitude. This may be becaus......[Read More]

Depression often paralyzes the sufferer, which makes it difficult to fight. When a person is depressed, it can feel like she is trapped in an emotional mud pit. Depression is exhausting and wears a person down. This traps them in a cycle where they need energy to fight the depression, but the depres......[Read More]

While for Sigmund Freud the person's sexual instincts and immoral desires were always considered as the hidden reasons that would cause mental illnesses, for Alfred Adler these hidden reasons......[Read More]

If you do a lot of research with regards to mental disorders and attention deficit disorder in particular, you know that there's a lot of information out there with regard to children having it, how to treat it, and so on and so forth. However, he stopped to consider what this disorder can mean......[Read More]

Movies deal with a range of life issues that are appropriate for all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. In the ongoing debate does life emulate the movies or do movies emulate real life? One thing is clear: Movies address many of our common problems. Some very practical answers and life choices are pr......[Read More]

While in the past many medical disorders were misunderstood, with the scientific progress mankind has made, many diseases have now been identified and doctors are researching and working hard to look for their cure and over & above that prevention.Bipolar disorder is one such disease.Here are some o......[Read More]

Anger is a volatile emotion that can cause rifts in any relationship, whether it's romantic or simply between friends. Dealing with anger in constructive ways can be challenging for an individual on his own; help him to deal with anger in the most positive way possible. Remain neutral in order to av......[Read More]

Bipolar disorder is characterized by rapid and often violent mood swings. Someone suffering from bipolar disorder can often swing from feeling sad and depressed to feeling hyperactive and euphoric in a very short period of time. Medications are available for bipolar disorder, but are often accompani......[Read More]

Understand that is perfectly normal to have ups and downs in life. You are going to have moments when you feel like you are king of the world and moments when you feel like you are lower than pond scum. When it affects your ability to live a normal functioning life this is what is known as manic dep......[Read More]

Sometimes it seems like there's always something getting in the way of finding peace. Busy schedules, workplace pressures and stress in your household can take a heavy toll. Even your own thoughts and feelings can keep you awake at night. Despite these obstacles, you can be at peace as long as you d......[Read More]

It is important to have a room without impulse triggers for a child with ADHD. This will help him/her stay focused on tasks.......[Read More]

Cessation of smoking may be one of the most difficult challenges a person can face. There are many remedies available to help stop smoking, including acupuncture. With the right practitioner, acupuncture can help overcome the sometimes fatal addiction to smoking.......[Read More]

If you suffer from debilitating migraines, then you know how painful and limiting the neurological disorder can be. You've been forced to miss important events due to that pulsating pain and ......[Read More]

Psychologists are the ones who deal with problems related to the human brain. An addiction or bad habit is nothing but the result of weakness of the mind that does not want to struggle and come out. Read on to learn about how psychologists can help in this.........[Read More]