Mental “disorder” or evolved mental strategy?by
Ron Unger
In the mental health field currently, when people experience intense anxiety and depression, and when they experience mania and/or psychosis, the experience is understood to be a “disorder” or a “biological...
Bullying and mentaldisordersby
Laura
Most people reading the article " Father blames bullying for son's eating disorder " will see....
Child with genetic predisposition for anxiety and eating disorders diets. Child's body goes into a self...
Yin and Yang MentalDisordersby
Leslie A.
characteristics.... True? You decide!
Yin MentalDisorders
Over-consumption of sugar and other sweeteners... to the environment and the creation of a world of fantasy and illusion
Yang MentalDisorders
Over...
Biological Basis of MentalDisorders in NY Timesby
Jeff L.
some hypotheses regarding mentaldisorders as well-established facts. For instance, the article reports that “Researchers have found biological causes and effective treatments for numerous mental illnesses.” Read...
Biological Basis of MentalDisorders in NY Timesby
Jeff L.
some hypotheses regarding mentaldisorders as well-established facts. For instance, the article reports that “Researchers have found biological causes and effective treatments for numerous mental illnesses.” Read...
Reflecting on 2007
back at 2007 from an organizational perspective, I see several national mental health trends... need to address our military's mental health needs
Expanded use of technology to provide more people with better access to information and resources
Strong movement to win support in Congress for mental health...crap
Preventing Mental Illness?
and substance use disorders, why doesn't it also address ways to prevent mental illnesses like depression... A week or so ago, I attended the 23rd Annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy... of mental health "players" actually meet face to face: research scientists, service providers...crap
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by periods of mania and depression. It..., talkative. During this time, individuals with bipolar disorder may participate in risky behaviors. Mania... moods consistent with a person without bipolar disorder.
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Bipolar and ADHD...crap
Recovery from Depression: What Does it Mean?
The term “recovery” is bandied about so much with respect to mentaldisorders that, in my opinion... with a medical or mental illness, we want a speedy and easy remedy. We cannot fathom that there is no cure... from my highly subjective views and discuss what we can learn from mental health experts as well as from patients...crap
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of MentalDisorders (DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is the standard classification of mentaldisorders. It includes the diagnostic codes, a set of diagnostic criteria and additional information on each disorder.
The current edition...crap
MentalDisorder Diagnosis Changes with New Guidelines
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of MentalDisorders is going to be publishing its fifth... many of the accepted diagnostic labels for mentaldisorders as well as their criteria. The proposed draft revisions... for those of us who suffer from any type of mood disorder or mental health challenges...crap
No More Asperger's Syndrome: Changes to DSM Diagnoses
In May of 2013 the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of MentalDisorders (DSM-5) will be coming out with many surprises for the wide spectrum of people who suffer from mental...."
These are but some of the many potential revisions to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of MentalDisorders...crap