Archive for September, 2011
The Abysmal State of Mental Health in the United States
recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, illuminates the great failure of government and public policy for all citizens with mental disabilities and are ignored, denied. blurred, guilt and invisible. The Federal Government should lead in establishing an environment of reality and acceptance of treatment without the stigma of shame ignorant. Mental disorders are as legitimate as a cut that required stitches or a heart attack. However, people who seek help for psychological problems are still considered as faults and guilt for not being able to handle their own problems.
We need public educatio[...] Read more
How ADHD Can Affects Mental Health of Children Younger Then 7?
Signs and symptoms of ADHD
Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the main symptoms of ADHD. Hyperactivity means moving easily get distracted, jump and climb, when others are seated.
The child can not sit still and behave on a par with others. A doctor may take several medicines at different doses for seeing the benefits of it in the child and their ability to respond to it. Children with ADHD have a thinner version of its genes brain tissue in areas associated with attention factors in the brain environment, such as smoking and alcohol during pregnancy have a potential rela[...] Read more
Mental Health Burnout
Before starting my article I would like to say a few words about health.
“Every human being is the author of your own health or disease.”
“He who has health has hope. And he who has hope has everything.”
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.”
a great question. Someone asked where mental health professionals go when they need help themselves.
There is a myth that directors are immune to human weaknesses, and are above the fray. This myth can be harmless, unless there is a toll paid by th[...] Read more