Changing lifestyles and increasing access to processed foods has reduced our intake of fresh, nutritious, local produce, at the same time as our intake of fat, sugar, alcohol and additives is much higher. Approximately, two thirds of those who do not report mental health problems eat vegetables, fresh fruit or fruit juice every day, compared with… Read More Health News – Mental Health linked with Healthy Diet
Researchers “looked especially at the characteristics and behaviours of those who had attempted suicide”, and found that “certain patterns recur” before attempts.They said the risk of an attempt was “at least 50% higher” if a depressed patient displayed:”risky behaviour” such as reckless driving or promiscuous behaviour”psychomotor agitation” such as pacing around rooms or wringing their… Read More Health News – Indicators of Suicidal Behaviour
Reasons for being under weight General reasons for being under weight can be as follows:- Inadequate feeding habits Prolonged meal time gaps Poor selection of foods Increased physical activity without increasing the food intake can lead to energy deficit, are a few of the major reasons for being underweight. Clinical reasons for being under weight… Read More How to Gain Weight
Autism is the result of a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal brain function, affecting development of the person’s communication and social interaction skills. Autism is called complex developmental disability. Experts believe that Autism presents itself during the first three years of a person’s life. People with autism have issues with non-verbal communication, a… Read More Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Positive thinking is a mental attitude that sees the bright side of things. The way we feel about a situation comes from our perception of it. Sometimes perception is right, but at other times, it is not. Age-old example of perception is “The glass is half full or the glass is half empty”. Positive thinking… Read More How to Develop Positive Thinking – Optimism
Ancient Greek philosophers believed that music could heal both the body and the soul. A number of clinical trials have shown the benefit of music therapy for short-term pain, including pain from cancer. Music Therapy is a medical process that uses music to heal. When used with conventional treatment, music therapy can help to reduce… Read More Music Therapy
What is Computer or Internet Addiction An impulse control disorder, which does not involve use of an intoxicating drug and is very identical to pathological gambling. Internet addiction is a “clinical disorder”, obsessive internet use is a public health problem, which is so serious that it should be treated clinically. The sub types of internet… Read More Computer Addiction or Internet Addiction
Stress is not always bad. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. But when you’re constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price. Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in… Read More Stress
True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or longer. We all go through ups and downs in our mood. Sadness is a normal reaction to life’s struggles, setbacks, and disappointments. Many people use the word “depression” to explain these kinds… Read More Depression – Different from normal sadness
Bipolar Disorder, also known as Manic-Depressive Illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They are different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through from time to time. Bipolar Disorder Symptoms can… Read More Bipolar Disorder – Can be Managed
