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Why Is It That When a Celebrity Has Mental Problems That When They Have to Get Treatment It Is Called Rehab,?

Published April 1, 2014

Question by Jaguar: Why is it that when a celebrity has mental problems that when they have to get treatment it is called rehab,? but when an average person has mental problems and needs treatment, it is called ‘going to a mental institution’? Not only that, but in the latter case much of society looks down on them, despite that many normal people simply have temporary problems with anxiety or need help dealing with the depression that the feel over the loss of a loved one. It just seems to me that celebritys get overglorified when they go to rehab, while normal everyday people are perceived as some sort of freaks for doing the exact same thing. Read more... ...

Mood Disorder = Bipolar?

Published March 16, 2014

Question by zimmii: Mood disorder = bipolar? If you have been diagnosed with a “mood disorder”, is it right to class it specifically under Bipolar Disorder? Are there other mood disorders or could this just be classed under an explanatory sense? I haven’t been diagnosed with a mood disorder, I’m just generally curious (: Thanks everyone for your answers! Best answer: Answer by Beach BoyYes Read more... ...

Alcohol Intervention: Strategies for Alcohol Intervention

Published January 8, 2014

by pennstatenews Alcohol is an organic chemical derived by fermentation enabled by addition of yeast to extracts from rye, barley, corn, grain or any beverage containing ethyl. What makes it unique is its almost instantaneous effect in alleviating moods and senses at the expense of physical coordination. Anyone trying out alcohol as a mode of relaxation, celebration, enjoyment or unwinding is likely to turn to it time and again, often landing up getting addicted to it. These can ruin one’s professional and personal lives and take its toll on his physical and emotional well-being. Read more... ...

For Bipolar People Is There an Opposite to Manic Dysphoria and What Is It Called?

Published November 14, 2013

by infomatique Question by bluguy57: For Bipolar People Is There An Opposite To Manic Dysphoria And What Is It Called? I know that for bipolar people you can be in a manic state of energy but extreme upset i.e. manic dysphoria. Is there an opposite? Is there a mixed state where you have the low, sluggish energy of depression but with the extreme happiness that sometimes accompanies mania? If there is what is it called? I was thinking “euphoric depression” but that sounds like an oxymoron because “depression” has connotations of being sad. This would be like a state of depression minus the unhappiness plus great happiness. Read more... ...

A New Way of Reducing Alcohol-Related Health Harm

Published August 23, 2013

by infomatique A new way of reducing alcohol-related health harm Alcohol dependence is both under-diagnosed and under-treated, partly due to social stigma, with more than 90 per cent of European patients with alcohol dependence currently untreated. Furthermore, many patients do not wish to, or feel unable to, … Read more on Irish Medical Times Chronic Alcohol Exposure Affects Behavior Control In The Brain, Mouse Study … "These findings give important insight into how excessive drinking affects learning and behavioral control at the neural level," Kenneth R. Warren, Ph.D., acting director of the National ...

NCCo Council Wants Stockley Center to Offer Drug Rehab

Published July 13, 2013

NCCo Council wants Stockley Center to offer drug rehab Council passed a resolution Tuesday night asking the state to re-purpose the Stockley Center, a 750 acre medical facility located downstate near Millsboro, into a drug and alcohol treatment and rehab center. Councilman Jea Street (D-Wilmington South … Read more on WDEL 1150AM How to quit synthetic cannabis I found the anti-nausea medication Buccastem really helpful as it isn't swallowed (you put it between your lip and gum and dissolve it) and ask for the vitamins that they give to those detoxing from alcohol – the B vitamins will help with regaining … Read more on Stuff.co.nz Read more... ...

Transcript of President Obama's Remarks at the National Conference on Mental …

Published June 4, 2013

Transcript of President Obama's Remarks at the National Conference on Mental … Oftentimes those who seek treatment go on to lead happy, healthy, productive lives. We know that recovery is … We've got organizations like the YMCA who are volunteering to train staff to recognize the signs of depression and other mental illnesses … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog) Obama Says Mental Health Illness Must Come Out of Shadows Depression is the most common form of mental illness, affecting more than 26 percent of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Other illnesses include … Other groups promised educational campaigns to raise awareness … Read more on Bloomberg Read more... ...

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