Healthy Living Guides » Mental Illness

Schizophrenia: Signs to Watch for

staff — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:34:44 +0000

Schizophrenia is one of the more detrimental mental illnesses that occur among people. The word schizophrenia literally means scattered mind. This problem can happen rapidly or over a longer period of time. If you think that you know someone who is developing schizophrenia, you can look for certain signs. By doing this, you can catch the problem in its earlier stages, allowing the person to be able to move back towards living a normal life.

How to Deal with Postpartum and Still Enjoy Your Baby

staff — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:32:11 +0000

Postpartum depression (PPD) is often referred to as “baby blues” and not understood by the majority of society, many times least of all the new mother! More than 50 percent of women who give birth experience this form of depression in some degree. The length of time that postpartum depression lasts can vary from a few weeks to months or longer. A woman’s body is going through immense hormonal changes and this may one of the factors that initiate postpartum depression. Add to that the new mother is sleep deprived, the baby is crying and requires what seems like non-stop attention and the normal reasoning can be thrown right out the window. Usually the new mother’s body rebounds, the hormones level out, the routines are figured out and everyone is smiling and hopefully sleeping again.

Turning Around the Hopelessness in Teen Suicides

staff — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:24:04 +0000

Suicide is among the top ten leading causes of death and has no regard for age, sex, or ethnic background. Suicide is among the top three causes of death among the young population of today’s society. As difficult as those statistics are suicide is among the top five causes of death among the pre-teens. Suicide is nothing to laugh at any age but the thought of someone so young with so much to live for is even less appealing. Teen suicide is getting worse every day all around the world. Many people ask why such youth would want to take their life for or what they possibly have to be stressed about. Many teens feel the pressure to be the best in grade, best in sports, and to be popular. These ideals can be very overwhelming and cause anxiety and stress. There are the teens that have been severely abused and neglected and are now seriously depressed. Teens that figure out they are gay and have to deal with the rejection of family and friends are at high risk too. Then there are those teens that suffer from a mental illness that has not been treated.

Dealing with Diets: Positive Effects in Mental Illness Treatments?

staff — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:17:28 +0000

Although often overlooked, a well-rounded and nutrient rich diet can be a very important part of a holistic approach to treating mental illness. The old adage “You are what you eat” holds water: everything we put into our bodies affects our physical and mental health, even if we are not always conscious of it. Adopting a sound and healthy nutritional therapy as part of a patient’s larger therapy can have significant benefits.

Defining Schizophrenia for the Everyday Person

staff — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:14:07 +0000

Schizophrenia is a brain disease that disables a person from everyday functioning. Understanding what schizophrenia is and the different characteristics behind it will often allow someone to help someone who is suffering from schizophrenia. Because this is a serious, mental illness, it is important to know what is involved in schizophrenia.

Overview of the Complications of Depression

staff — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:08:44 +0000

Depression is a very real disease and one that still today can be very secretive and shameful. Normally the one experiencing depression does not realize they are in a depressive state although friends and family even co-workers may mention to them that they do not seem themselves. The one experiencing depression will shrug it off as having a bad day or even going through a slump. If treatment is not found there can be serious consequences to this disease.

Warning Signs of a Panic Attack

staff — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:07:36 +0000

Having a panic attack is a common disorder that several in the United States have. There are several different types of panic disorders, the most common being a panic attack. While panic attacks don’t usually last for more than ten minutes, they can become detrimental to your way of living and your daily activities. If you believe that you are having panic attacks, it is best to go and get help for the disorder. In order to know whether you are having an attack or not, you should first look for the symptoms. Here are ten warning signs of a panic attack.

Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior – You Are Not Alone

staff — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:01:22 +0000

Obsessive-compulsive behavior is a type of trait where you will do the same routine thing over and over again. These activities will vary in both what is obsessed over and how often it is repeatedly done. For those suffering from obsessive-compulsive behavior, there are several ways in which it can be recognized, overcome and treated.

Anti-Social? It Could Be Social Anxiety Disorder

staff — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:01:19 +0000

If you have an overwhelming feeling or self-consciousness and anxiety in social settings that most people are fine in then you might have social phobia, otherwise known as social anxiety disorder. People suffering from this disorder feel like they are being judged and watched intensely by others and think that they think horrible thoughts about them. They are afraid that they will embarrass or humiliate themselves in front of people when they meet them. This can seriously interfere with daily life such as school, work, relationships, and activities of daily living. Even though most people with social anxiety disorder know they’re feeling are not valid and excessive they cannot seem to manage or control them. When they a function they have to attend they can worry for months or weeks waiting for the dreadful day.

Signs of Psychosis: A Summary of Symptoms

staff — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:13:00 +0000

With those persons suffering from psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder life can be faced with many challenges. Treating acute outbursts and continuing treatment so relapses will be less or not happen can be a full time job for those affected. Each individual is unique; no one will have the exact same symptoms as another but one or more common warning signs is likely to be evident. There are several common warning signs of psychosis that the person and those closest should be aware of. Some of the signs and symptoms are just like other mental illnesses, such as depression. Other signs may be more aggressive or apparent to those around the person. One needs to be aware of the difference between a normal phase or bad day and the warning signs of psychosis. Sometimes they look the same. The psychotic symptoms won’t go away with a few days or week they will just get worse as time goes on.