Month: January 2016

5 Tips To A Better Relationship When Dealing With A Mental Illness …

5 Tips To A Better Relationship When Dealing With A Mental Illness. By Rebecca Chamaa ~ 2 min read. I'm not a therapist, but I have been in a happy marriage for nearly two decades and these are tips based on my personal …

Nursing Diagnosis for Schizophrenia | Med Health Daily

Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder with symptoms which can be positive and negative. Here is how to recognize them and react the right way.

Changes in brain connectivity protect against developing bipolar …

Naturally occurring changes in brain wiring can help patients at high genetic risk of developing bipolar disorder avert the onset of the illness, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine …

Here's a Treatment That Can Reduce Your Fear of the Dentist …

In the study, British investigators tried an approach called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a short-term treatment typically involving six to 10 sessions. “CBT works by providing individuals with skills to address their fear,” …

Why you don't know how much mental illness and drug use is out …

If you want an idea of how much mental illness and substance abuse is out there, listen to the police scanners in a major metropolitan area, like South Florida, where I work. Some agencies use human dispatchers but many of …