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CoastalCare Offers Round-the-Clock Crisis Intervention

CoastalCare offers round-the-clock crisis intervention He assures that the continuum is for anyone of any status who faces potential danger because of issues such as depression, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder or substance detox – an issue that could result in limitations to life activities such as self … Read more on StarNewsOnline.com A psychiatrist thinks some patients are better off without antipsychotic drugs I have spent 30 years as a psychiatrist treating people who are psychotic. Almost every day I meet with … And the labels we use — “schizophrenia,” “bipolar disorder,” “psychosis” — only crudely capture these experiences. About 60 years ago, a group … Read more on Washington Post Read more... ...

Stroke – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Stroke – causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention The severity of a stroke and the presence of other risk factors determine what treatment a patient has to undergo. Here are some ways in which it is … Often, the patient has to undergo physiotherapy to resume daily activities. Prevention. By now, you … Read more on India.Com Health Exercise vs. Medications on Mortality Outcomes … found no statistically detectable differences between exercise and drug interventions in the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and prediabetes. Physical activity interventions were more effective than drug treatment among patients with … Read more on Diabetes In Control Read more... ...

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card?

Question by Jake: How to get a medical marijuana card? I just turned 18 and recently I’ve been introduced to the wonders of MJ. I have Multiple “diseases” or “illnesses” in which MJ treats. I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, clinical depression, and anxiety. I also have medical history for them all. I also have a very mild form of insomnia (untreated.) I’ve been around pills since I was 13 years old and I think it’s about time to try something new. My ADHD medicine “Ritalin LA” has the side affects of me loosing my appetite. It’s not horrible but I’ve only gained 15 pounds Max through high school and never ate much. And MJ is an appetite increaser As well. With all of this being said would I be able to qualify for getting an MMj card? Read more... ...

Is Addiction a Disease

  Is Addiction a Disease – Is addiction a disease? Doctor Steven Ey, MD shares with the American Health Journal community his determinations on the question whether addiction is a dise…   Western cultures 'besotted with alcohol' Western cultures are "besotted with alcohol" and are failing to address the problems it causes, particularly in relation to women. That was the message given at this morning's launch in Auckland of a policy briefing paper which aims to tackle the … Read more on New Zealand Herald Read more... ...

What Mental Illness Causes You to Hear Voices?

Question by ?Dianna?: What mental illness causes you to hear voices? I’m creating a character for a story who, for want of a better word, is crazy. I want her to have a long list of mental illnesses but at the same time not a ridiculous amount. So far she has borderline personality disorder, bipolar and an eating disorder (bulimia). I want her to hear voices as well though..can that be related to any of these disorders? I was thinking of making her schizophrenic but the only symptom I want her to have is hearing voices – is that possible? She also has hallucinations, but that was going to be due to her bipolar. Also, is it possible for someone to have all these mental illnesses? Would it be too much if I added depression and anxiety disorder to the list? Read more... ...

What Are the Risk Factors for Depression in Elders?

  What are the Risk Factors for Depression in Elders? – Loss is a part of aging – loss of relationships, health, a job, driving. At the same time, depression is not a normal part of aging. Dr. Weiss, a geriatric p…   New details emerging about Arlington, Mass. family found dead We are also learning more about 43-year-old Scott Jones and his divorce from his first wife. According to court documents in 2007, Jones allegedly suffered from severe depression, drug and alcohol abuse and made a number of suicide attempts and threats. Read more on NECN Read more... ...

25pc Rise in Strokes Among Young Due to Bad Lifestyles

25pc rise in strokes among young due to bad lifestyles "This probably reflects improved prevention of stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol levels and cigarette smoking, and improved stroke treatment and rehabilitation." He said the data for Ireland in 2010 is similar … Read more on Irish Independent Christ the King Nov 16 Hydrotherapy is the use of water at an increased temperature for the maintenance of health, relief of pain and early rehabilitation. Hydrotherapy also benefits a broad range of conditions including – Arthritis, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke … Read more on Limerick Leader Read more... ...