Mental Health

1. Identify Panic Attacks Early Agoraphobia often stems from panic disorder and from the stress and anxiety associated with panic attacks. About one in three people with panic disorder will eventually develop agoraphobia. Early diagnosis and proper treatment will prevent…
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Overview An exercise and food journal is a popular tool for those who are trying to lose weight. Recording your food intake and physical activity on paper allows you to see exactly what you’re taking in each day. “The Positive…
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1. Note if You Haven’t Been Yourself One sign that you might be suffering from a bipolar disorder is that you’re constantly excusing your behavior in front of others. An accurate way to conduct a self-test is to record how…
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1. Improve Nutritional Intake The first line of treatment for a feeding disorder is to improve nutritional intake and correct nutritional deficiencies as soon as possible. A dietician can help you make sure that your child is getting adequate amounts…
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Panic disorder can lead to unexpected anxiety or panic attacks, causing intense fears that can arise anywhere and at anytime, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Feelings of losing control, impending doom or dying may occur. Physical symptoms…
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1. Undergo Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most successful treatments for social phobia and is based upon the presumption that fear of interaction, relationships or social settings is driven by negative thoughts and misinterpretations of reality….
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Corticosteroids can be used as maintenance medications to prevent asthma flare-ups or to treat severe asthma attacks. These drugs relieve inflammation in the airway and indirectly cause relaxation of the smooth muscles in the air passages. Inhaled corticosteroids can be…
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Overview All children experience anxiety and there are phases in development when anxiety levels naturally increase; these increases in anxiety are usually not damaging. Although normal, anxiety can take a huge toll on a child’s school performance and social interactions…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 50 percent of adults will snore at least occasionally. Some people only snore in certain conditions, such as when they are more tired than normal or feeling ill. Other people snore regularly. Snoring…
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Overview The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than 20 million American adults suffer from a mood disorder each year. Unfortunately, many of them do not seek professional treatment, according to a study published in the Annual Review…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Feeling worried or anxious is the body’s natural reaction to stress and danger, but for some people, the anxiety becomes overwhelming, persistent or irrational, manifesting as an anxiety disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect…
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1. Chicken-and-Egg Quandary The relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and sleep apnea has researchers perplexed. Some believe that changes in airway pressure due to obstructive sleep apnea can cause acid reflux. Others think that acid reflux when sleeping can…
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Although ibuprofen is available over the counter, prescription ibuprofen can be prescribed to treat more serious condition. The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is used to treat pain and inflammation. Specifically, prescription ibuprofen is used to treat severe arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis,…
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Rhodiola rosea grows naturally in Asia and Eastern Europe, where people have used it as a traditional remedy for several health conditions. Rhodiola rosea is available in capsules, tea and tinctures, and contains the components rosarin, rosavin, rosin and salidroside,…
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Overview The Nasal-Aire II Prong CPAP mask is a new CPAP device manufactured by InnoMed and released in 2009. The mask is particularly suited for individuals who regularly change positions while they sleep. Because the device has a built-in swivel,…
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Rhodiola Rosea, sometimes called Golden Root, Roseroot or Aaron’s Rod, is an herb that has been used medicinally for centuries. This perennial plant grows in high altitudes and cold regions, such as in Europe and Central Asia. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer…
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Recognizing that your child is depressed can cause an array of feelings such as sadness, frustration, guilt and shame. Symptoms of childhood depression include issues with eating and sleeping, nightmares, refusal to go to school, a drop in grades, irritability,…
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The inability to fall asleep, stay asleep or both, can be extremely frustrating. If you find yourself tossing and turning and frequently gazing at the clock, worrying about how poor you’re going to feel the next day, you may have…
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Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) is an antidepressant prescription medication used to alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety in affected patients. This antidepressant is part of a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and works my increasing the levels of…
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Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with the tensions of everyday life in coping with challenging situations. However, when anxiety becomes extreme, and when the symptoms interfere with daily life and the ability to function,…
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Stress incontinence is marked by the unintentional loss or urine. Physical movement or activities, such as coughing, sneezing, heavy lifting or any movement that puts stress on the bladder, can trigger the problem. Stress incontinence is more common in women…
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Native to the European continent, the seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum) appear in many herbal treatments. The PDR of Herbal Medicines reports that the seeds are beneficial in both external and internal applications. While the Food and Drug…
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Overview Serotonin is sometimes referred to as the happiness chemical because of its association with feelings of satisfaction and relaxation. The brain makes serotonin from nutrients in the diet and releases serotonin into the blood where one of its roles…
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People who suffer from schizophrenia require life-long treatment, because there is no cure for this serious mental illness. Approximately one in every 100 people in the world has this disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. There are…
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Depression causes tremendous suffering for many people. A 2008 statistical report by the National Institute of Mental Health says depression affects 15 million American adults each year and is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15…
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Teaching anger management techniques to teens is vitally important for the long-term well-being of the young person as well as for the safety of schools and the community, report educators at the Florida Institute of Education at the University of…
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Overview If you’re one of the nearly 40 million Americans suffering from anxiety disorders, you’ve probably tried many different approaches to get your anxiety levels under control. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that if you think you have…
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Sexual side effects are a common complication of antidepressant drugs for both men and women. For reasons not fully understood, antidepressants can have a negative impact on almost every aspect of sex, including libido, arousal, stimulation and orgasm. Individuals concerned…
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Overview Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is involved in such central nervous system functions as “arousal, thermoregulation, mood, appetite, sleep and pain regulatory systems, according to Macalester University. Serotonin is found throughout your body. Metabolism is “the process by which…
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