What is this disorder? What does a Conduct Disorder diagnosis really mean? The doctor doesn't tell you. The school doesn't tell you. Find out what the truth is behind this diagnosis.......[Read More]

It is difficult to conceive how our body reacts to its contact with nature. After all we are all part of nature so a meeting of two will always produce positive results, why wonder?......[Read More]

No one needs to be told how frantic and frenzied our world is, today. But we should not be amazed by this if you are extremely active with your job and possibly a family; not ... ......[Read More]

The DSM-5 introduced important changes in the conceptualization of hypersexuality and paraphilic disorders. What are the currently available instruments for their assessment?......[Read More]

Cigarettes aren't even close to being safe and, unlike their hip, classy image in the 1950s, everyone knows it. If you're concerned that someone you love has been exposed to cigarette smoke, check for the signs. Knowing whether someone has been around cigarette smoke lets you know whether he or she ......[Read More]

Sam was driving home from work. The same old tapes were playing in his head. How much he hated his job, how overworked he was, and how he couldn't stand this commute one more day. Traffic started to back up and Sam could feel his blood start to boil. "I can't believe I have to do this......[Read More]

Most would agree that ADHD in children is a serious mental health concern. Take a walk with me to explore a list of conventional treatment options and potential risks involved.......[Read More]

When you suffer from a panic disorder, finding a treatment that works is probably the most important thing to you. Although each treatment type is effective, there are many factors that can make a particular ... ......[Read More]

Suicide and other damaging behavior towards oneself or others are very similar to just about any medical disorder. This is because it does not happen at once and is usually preceded by emotional turmoil such as agitation, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or helplessness and impulsivity.......[Read More]

Spectral density mapping is a process that analyzes scans done by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMRS). The technique is used in medical and laboratory research environments to better understand the behavior of chemicals and proteins.......[Read More]

In today's fast paced world, it is a sad but true fact that problems of anxiety, depression, panic induced illnesses and tension are becoming wildly commonplace. From pressures at work to str......[Read More]

Transitioning to adulthood is a daunting task for most young people -- it can include striving to graduate from high school; finding a full-time job or entering college; living independently; forming long-term relationships and becoming ... ......[Read More]

Social anxiety during the holidays can interfere with your ability to enjoy the festive season. Do holiday parties and family gatherings fill you with anxiety? Are you feeling particularly lonely during the festive season? For people with social anxiety disorder (SAD), the holidays can be a stressfu......[Read More]

If you or your family is dealing with panic attacks, this article is for you. You can use a good trick to rid yourself of them within a few minutes. It's a good trick that works very well, and you must learn to apply it all the time. ......[Read More]

Quitting smoking is one of the most challenging things for a person to do. Fortunately, there are many smoking cessation products now on the market to help people fight the battle against cigarette addiction, and win. Cigarette filters are filters which attach to the built-in filter of your cigarett......[Read More]

This article discusses quantum physics to explain the source of Reiki healing energy. The most amazing thing that quantum physics has proven is that thought influences matter. This helps explain how the compassion of Reiki nurtures the healing process.......[Read More]

Inpatient rehab refers to rehabilitation in a residential atmosphere, such as a center or hospital, as opposed to the patient living elsewhere and reporting for care occasionally. It is used most often in the care of the elderly and for drug and alcohol rehabilitation.......[Read More]

Autism is a condition that makes communication and empathy difficult. Some people with autism never learn to talk and spend their lives in their own world. Many others learn to operate in the world and live normal lives. The hardest time for most autistic people is their childhood. Treating children......[Read More]

According to the National Cancer Institute, people who do not inhale smoke have lower rates of lung cancer, coronary heart disease and lung disease. But there are still great risks. Even without inhaling, smokers expose their lips, mouth, tongue, throat and larynx to cancer-causing chemicals. Smoke ......[Read More]

Gutter dwellers, gossips, drunks, mean bosses and spouse-abusers aren't the only individuals who suffer social stigma-right or wrong. The mentally ill suffer the same taunts and whispers both behind their backs and even to their faces as do other societal outcasts. Do they deserve this stigma?......[Read More]