Tag Archives: Mental Illness
10 Nov 2015 |
Based on the most recent census, 1 in every 3 Americans suffers from some form of depression. These high numbers are largely due to the fact that depression can present as both a personality disorder and an emotional one. As a result, while far less people may suffer from a truly diagnosed chronic depression, many […]
Continue Reading27 Jul 2015 |
Clinical depression is cited as a condition that has both psychological and physiological components to its expression. Most often it is a combination of chemical imbalances in the brain that are further influenced by experiential factors that inform a person’s perception. Most people with clinical depression have ...
Continue Reading06 Jul 2015 |
The issue of addiction and substance abuse is becoming a rising concern across the nation. This is not only due to the preponderance of stronger, more dangerous, and more heavily addictive drugs that are available, but is also due to socio-economic circumstances that has led to a society that is deeply helpless and hopeless ...
Continue Reading29 Jun 2015 |
As health care is expanding its recognition of the connection between lifestyle choices and health risks, much of the focus for services and care have also shifted to prevention and intervention in order to avoid the possible development of chronic and irreversible conditions. This is becoming highly applicable with elder ...
Continue Reading22 Jun 2015 |
Although everyone’s personality affords them a different perspective on the world, some individuals can be predisposed to anxiety conditions. This can be a learned behavior such as a neurosis, but can also have causative factors in basic body chemistry. Anxiety disorders can have both behavioral and chemical roots, but they are ...
Continue Reading28 Jan 2015 |
Elder care companions can offer assistance to older individuals who still live independently, but may need some help in performing everyday tasks. Although elder care companions are considered to be a part of the healthcare industry, they are not necessarily responsible for any medical or clinical tasks with their patients. Some ...
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