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A Short History of ADHD

A Short History of ADHD

No one would argue that the climb to the top of mount ADHD hasn't been one with its twists, turns, and obstacles. In fact only a few short years ago ADD, which is now referred ...
How Common Are Mental Health Problems?

How Common Are Mental Health Problems?

Alcohol dependence, depression, and anxiety top the list of the most common mental health issues that U.S. adults develop.
The Best Diet For ADHD

The Best Diet For ADHD

Are you looking for more comprehensive and natural treatments for the symptoms of ADHD?Then, you may want to consider the best diet for ADHD.
Lack Of Motivation Can Lead To Failure

Lack Of Motivation Can Lead To Failure

Motivation can be defined as a concept used to describe the factors within an individual which arouse, maintain and channel behavior towards a goal. In other words, motivation is the key to success. However, in ...
Information for Loved Ones on Depression

Information for Loved Ones on Depression

Depression sufferers often feel isolated and alone, so the support and help of their family and friends can really make a difference. Family and friends should educate themselves about the symptoms and treatment options of depression to better help their loved one.
Supplements to treat PMS

Supplements to treat PMS

Premenstrual syndrome [PMS] affects up to 90% of women of child bearing age. Symptoms vary greatly from woman to woman and are generally caused by fluctuations in hormone levels. There are many common symptoms associated ...
What Is The Addiction Severity Index

What Is The Addiction Severity Index

The addiction severity index is a way to measure behavior and assess drug problems. It gathers information from a number of sources to determine this.
What is Trauma? Traumatic Stress Disorder

What is Trauma? Traumatic Stress Disorder

In medicine, the word 'trauma' has two meanings:1) Some part of your body has been damaged suddenly from a force that is so great that your body's natural form of protections such as your (skin, skull and so on) which were unable to prevent the injury from happening.2) Injuries where
Bipolar Disorder: The Shared Mental Illness of a Mother and Daughter

Bipolar Disorder: The Shared Mental Illness of a Mother and Daughter

Annette was only 14 years old when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Read about her true story of managing her symptoms of bipolar disorder and the added trauma of seeing her mother suffer from
How to Get Rid of Systemic Yeast

How to Get Rid of Systemic Yeast

Systemic yeast occurs when a yeast overgrowth in the intestines leads to yeast organisms entering the bloodstream. Once the yeast becomes systemic, it can cause chronic vaginal infections and skin conditions. More serious complaints also can develop because the invasive yeast lowers total-body immun
Finding the Social Anxiety Treatment That is Right For You

Finding the Social Anxiety Treatment That is Right For You

Do you get anxious when you meet new people? Do large gatherings make you nervous? Are you tired of getting panicked at a moment's notice over something that other people seem to handle with ease? Are you wondering what you can do to overcome this? If so, it is important that you find the socia
Opening Your Mind To Energy Healing

Opening Your Mind To Energy Healing

Energy healing technique is something that can enable people to get a wide range of benefits. But, some people do not have a good opinion about this technique and they feel it to be just a waste of time.
Conquering Gephyrophobia - How Can You Rid Yourself of the Fear of Bridges?

Conquering Gephyrophobia - How Can You Rid Yourself of the Fear of Bridges?

Fortunately, the fear of bridges is relatively rare. However, that doesn't particularly help if you are unfortunate enough to have a phobia of bridges.
How to Keep Your House Healthy

How to Keep Your House Healthy

In today`s world it is almost impossible to create an entirely nontoxic environment and keep your house healthy, however you can take a few steps at a time to minimize the number of chemical products you have in your house. Start by getting rid of aerosol sprays. Many contain methylene chloride, a c
How to Get Subutex

How to Get Subutex

Subutex is a medication for opioid addicts to help them avoid withdrawal symptoms and fend off the cravings of future use. The active component in Subutex is buprenorphine, which is an opioid agonist that attaches to pain receptors. The buprenorphine attaches to pain receptors tighter than opioids,
Adult ADD Types

Adult ADD Types

There are three different types of attention deficit disorders in adults: primarily inattentive, hyperactive, and combined. There are subtle differences between the three types of adult attention deficit disorder. It is important to know which type of adult ADD you have so you can better learn to ha
Explaining the Difference Between Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Explaining the Difference Between Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Nowadays, a point of contention is the difference between anxiety and panic attacks. These two are classified as disorders that affect millions of people, yet many therapists and physicians do not agree how they differ.
How to Help Kids Stop Smoking

How to Help Kids Stop Smoking

Kids start smoking for many different reasons. Some start smoking out of curiosity or because they want to look more mature. Others smoke because they want to rebel against adults and feel more independent. Tobacco can cause several health problems including coughing, throat irritations, bronchitis,
Games for Family Therapy

Games for Family Therapy

Games can be an important part of effective therapy for families, especially if the family is having a difficult time communicating or if there are young children involved. According to healthykidsgame.com, "therapeutic board games provide an opening for families to talk about their issues in a less
What Are the Causes of Postal Worker Stress?

What Are the Causes of Postal Worker Stress?

A postal worker contends with a lot of issues.mail delivery image by palms from Fotolia.comThe term "go postal" has been coined due to the incidence of violence caused by stress within the postal system. Whether there is more stress within the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) versus any other...