Articles about Mental & Emotional Disorders
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
By Adam Wisneski
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a mental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The physiology of the disorder is currently unclear, but research suggests that ADHD is a result of abnormalities in the brain....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Stress Causes, Relief & Other Stress Information
Stress
Everyone has to deal with stress every day. Stress occurs when the body has to make changes and adapt to a new demand or situation....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Dealing with the Blues
Dealing with the Monthly Blues
by Andrea Putting N.D
Premenstrual syndrome
Sometimes it all gets too much, it feels as if the world is closing in on you....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Tips for Helping with Stress & Fatigue
Fighting Burn-out: Natural Help for Stress, Fatigue and Adrenal Insufficiency
by Dr. Rita Louise
The adrenal or “stress glands” are small,
triangular shaped glands located on the top of the kidneys....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Learn How to Deal with Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
There are several different kinds of anxiety disorders, but people who suffer from any of them all experience irrational, excessive fear and dread. Anxiety disorders affect around 19 million American adults....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Beating Depression & Living Healthy
Depression: Don't Let the "Blues" Get You Down
by Larry Denton
In any given 1-year period, approximately 10% of the U.S....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Alzheimer's Disease Information
Alzheimer’s DiseaseWhat is Alzheimer’s disease?Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible, age-related brain disorder that occurs gradually over time and results in memory loss, behavior and personality changes. It also causes a deterioration of thinking abilities....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Depression Information
Depression
Overview
Each year 11 million Americans suffer from major depressive episodes that last two weeks or more. Several of the below symptoms must be present to be categorized as depression....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Dementia Basic Information
Dementia
What is Dementia?
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functions because of head trauma or brain disease. The condition affects the ability to make decisions, process memories, reason and communicate verbally....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Information on Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Also commonly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is a psychiatric brain disorder. People suffering from the disease experience extreme and unusual shifts in mood and energy that can affect their ability to function on a normal basis....
