Cause and Effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is very serious anxiety disorder that requires specialized treatment. Without treatment the symptoms can make life hell on earth.

The Debate About Mercury Contamination and Autism

Though autism has been identified since the 1940s, there has yet to be a cure discovered or a definite cause established. This leaves many wondering if it is something that is happening because of our lifestyle, or if this is a condition that has been misdiagnosed for a very long time. There are record numbers of children now being diagnosed with autism. Is this because we are now able to pinpoint the proper diagnosis, or is there something more sinister going on? Many claim the high numbers of diagnosis are due to more understanding about this condition, and that makes it easier to get the correct diagnosis. Others believe mercury contamination and autism are related.

Diagnosing Autism in Children

Though most children and families find out about autism before the child reaches the age of four, there are some that are diagnosed as early as age one. Some children with Asperger's, is a higher functioning form of the condition, may not know something is different until they start school. No matter what the function level, or how impaired a child might be, diagnosing autism early is always the best way to go. However, because that is not always possible, the parents can only deal with what they see. Some may suspect autism only to find that something else is going on.

Mental Focus, Fitness, Flexibility - Ten Keys to Performance Excellence

Learn the attributes of a peak performer. Understand how peak athletic performances become possible through a finely tuned mind and body.

Anxiety Attack Symtoms

Anxiety is a natural part of our self protection mechanism. It is necessary to let us know when to be on guard or alert to a pending threat to our safety and well being.

The Caregiver Needs Caregiving - A Nurse's Cry

Miriam Susong, a Registered Nurse is currently living and working in Alton, Illinois. Ms. Susong writes her story of burnout. Miriam shares why it may happen, how to recognize it and what can be done about it. Miriam simply equates burnout with dread. When burnout occurs, you dread your job. Plain and simple.

ADHD, What Is It?

It's all over the news, ADHD is everywhere. Kids have it in record numbers, adults have it too. Is ADHD the latest craze? Is ADHD real or is it just an excuse? What is ADHD anyway?

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Schizophrenia?

The symptoms of schizophrenia are classified in two groups: positive and negative symptoms. The positive symptoms refer to those characters which come as a supplementary to the patient's personality.

Stress and Time Out

One needs to break the routine of every day life you know- to maintain one's mental well-being

The New Learning Style - Using Audiobooks for Uplifting Your Mental Health

It's said you need positive mental conditioning every day or the weeds of the mind will naturally take over. We have a wealth of knowledge now available to every one of us - not just the elites of society. Yet many people are careless of the mental nutrition they feed themselves.

Play Therapy Tips and Techniques

Exploration of tools for play therapy and style of therapist.

Discover the Causes and Treatment of Panic Attacks

Discover the most common causes and treatment of panic attacks...