Showing posts with label mental health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mental health. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Treatment for Aspergers Symptoms in Children!

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The right strategies and treatment is important to promote a child with aspergers into well-adjusted adults -- though the core symptoms of this developmental problem are not easy to be cured! One of major goals of the treatment for aspergers symptoms in children is intended to improve the patient’s abilities when interacting with others, so thus trouble associated with social situations can be reduced! Read also prognosis of aspergers in teen years and adulthood!

The number of symptoms that appear and the level of severity are different in each patient. This is one of major reasons why there are no two children with this developmental problem are alike, and why the treatment must be designed as well to meet each patient needs.

Aspergers in Adults, Teens, and Children -- More Symptoms!

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The most major symptom of aspergers (either in children, teen, and adults) is a significant problem with social situations -- though there are also other possible symptoms and signs that can appear! The symptoms (most of them) also can persist through the teen years. The social skills in teens with apergers may be able to successful improve, but in many cases communication still remains difficult. What else you need to know about aspergers in adults, teens, and children?

You might also like to know more about treatments options for aspergers, before continuing!

In general, aspergers has the wide variety of signs -- in other words, there is almost no two patients with aspergers (especially in children) are alike. Furthermore, it is categorized into a group of developmental problems what we call as pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) or also more familiar called as autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Current Treatments for Autism in Children

Unfortunately there is still no exact ‘cure’ for autism. And moreover there is also no ‘all in one treatment’ that can be used for all patients with autism -- in other words, each patient typically needs specific treatments to meet his/her requirement as well. In general, the range of treatments for autism in children can be overwhelming.

Though there is still no exact cure, but the early diagnosis of autism is so helpful for patients to get a significantly different improvement (will be so useful for patients to get their full potential during their treatment and therapy). You may also be interested to know more about the very early signs of autism in children, before continuing!

Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder | Why is It on the Rise?

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Autism (or also familiar called as ‘autistic disorder’) is one of popular complex developmental disabilities. The wide range of symptoms that appear in individuals with autism is the reason why healthcare providers put it at a group of serious developmental problems or often called as ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’ or ASD. In other words, when we are talking about ASD, autism is the most we think! So, what are actually the causes of ASD? And why it appears to be rising?

You might also like to know more about treatment options and symptoms of aspergers (another type of autism spectrum disorder), before continuing! 

In addition, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) is another boarder term to describe autism. And sometimes it is also used by some healthcare providers to describe /call autism!

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Early Signs or Symptoms of Autism in Children

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Did you know that about one of 110 children in the U.S has ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) -- according to a new data from CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)?! In general, kids with this developmental disorder have problems associated with 3 crucial issues; behavior, ability to speak (difficulty in language), and social interaction. But what are the early signs of autism in children, so thus they can get the better early treatments?! 

You might also like to read treatment options for autism in children and causes of autism spectrum disorder, before continuing!

In general, kids with autism are usually characterized by an almost complete /complete inability to socialize, interact, or communicate with their environment /other people. The symptoms of this disorder vary greatly. In other words, two kids with the same diagnosis may behave quite differently with may also be followed strikingly different skills. What else you need to know? Keep reading!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms!

BPD or borderline personality disorder is a kind of mental disease! Almost similar like other mental illnesses, it can cause impulsive behaviors, mood swings, and serious problems associated with self-worth and relationships. Then, how about with the symptoms? Well, most people who have this disorder usually also have other similar problems (such as substance abuse, eating disorders, or depression). Let’s explore more the signs /symptoms of BPD!

In many cases, the symptoms of BPD first occur in childhood, but the signs don’t cause any clearly problems until early adulthood. However, BPD can be cured with the right treatments -- though this can be challenging and sometimes take years to completely treat BPD (because problems associated with behaviors or emotions are difficult to improve)!

Sometimes, the treatment may cure & work better than the expectation. With the right treatments, many individuals with BPD (even those with severe stages) can get better over time.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

What are Bipolar Depression Symptoms?

Bipolar disorder is also called as ‘manic depression’ or ‘manic depressive disorder’! One of phases in bipolar disorder is depressive episodes. Another contrasting phase is manic episodes. People with this illness have extreme changes in poles (moods) from ‘depression (low energy) to mania (high energy)’ or on the other hand from ‘mania to depression’. And between these changes (mood swings), bipolar sufferers may have normal moods. Let’s focus to the bipolar depression symptoms!

You may also like to read about what are causes of bipolar disorder and bipolar symptoms in women and men, before continuing!

When in the episodes of mania, bipolar sufferers may have full of energy or feel euphoric. On the other hand, when their mood shifts become depressed then they may loss pleasure or interest in many activities. In the episodes of depression, the patient are more likely to feel hopeless or sad (low energy).

What Causes Bipolar Disorder | Who Is At Risk?

What are causes of bipolar disorder? Well, maniac depression or maniac depressive disorder is another familiar name to call bipolar disorder. People with it will experience two contrasting phases that are episodes of mania and episodes of depression. Manic episodes are often referred to higher level of energy, and depression episodes are often associated with sadness emotion with low energy.

You might  also like to know more detailed information about  bipolar symptoms in women and men, before continuing!

In other words, maniac depression is a kind of illness or mood disorder in which an individual’s mood alternates between the high level of mania and the low level of depression. Individuals who are have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder usually experience ‘1-2 or more episodes of mania’ along with ‘1-2 or more episodes of depression’ -- or sometimes in mixed episodes (episodes of depression and mania can occur together in rapid sequence).

Monday, April 16, 2012

Bipolar Symptoms in Women and Men

A bipolar disorder can cause some serious bipolar symptoms in women and men -- especially if it is not treated properly! It is a kind of serious mental illness that will lead to damaged careers /relationships, risky behavior, and even can increase suicidal tendencies. In bipolar disorder, there are two contrasting phases (this may be one of reasons why this disorder is called as ‘bipolar’); mania (hypo-mania) and depression!

You might also like to know more about bipolar depression symptoms and who is at risk of having bipolar disorder, before continuing!

Bipolar disorder is a kind of disease that is so difficult to be diagnosed, because the pattern of lows & highs varies for every individual. Some patients may have it with the form of frequent & dramatic mood shifts. And for other patients, this disorder can last for weeks, months, or even years.

Generally, the major symptoms of this disorder are the extremely mood swings -- from mania (having over energetic) to depression (having low energy (feeling so sad)).

Anxiety Disorders in Children (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment)

One of familiar known anxiety disorders in children is separation anxiety! However, many of very young kids have it and this is normal, particularly for those between 8-14 months. There is usually a normal phase that we call as clingy, which is a condition of afraid (particularly to unfamiliar places and people). But it can be a kind of disorder when occurs, with excessive symptoms and last longer (more than a month), and in kids over 6 years of old

You may also like to read some physical symptoms of anxiety, before continuing!

For example, children (over 6 years of old) become so nervous and fearful when separated from their caregiver or their parent. They may also so nervous when away from their home. Sometimes, anxiety disorders in children also can cause physical signs, which may include stomachaches and headaches when being separated from their loved one.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Physical Symptoms of Anxiety (Panic Attacks)

The physical symptoms of anxiety disorders are usually closely associated to what the type of the anxiety itself! For example, people with panic attack may experience slightly different signs (or even sometimes very different symptoms) to people who have a specific phobia disorder. You may also like to read types of anxiety disorders, before continuing!

Furthermore, the physical symptoms also can be different from person to person. In other words, if you have a certain type of anxiety, the physical symptoms that you experience may be slightly difference to other people who have the same type of anxiety that you have. Talk with your doctor for in-depth information!

Natural Remedies for Anxiety Disorders | Home Treatments

Meditations and relaxation techniques are some of popular choices when talking and discussing about natural remedies for anxiety disorders! Some people believe that meditations are more effective than relaxation techniques to treat and minimize the anxiety disorder symptoms! But in 2006, a new study suggest that both meditation and relaxation techniques are equally to ease anxiety disorders -- according to a published article in WebMD.

You might also like know more about anxiety disorder in children and physical symptoms of anxiety, before continuing!

The study compared between meditation and other techniques of relaxation, which include transcendental meditation vs. EMG biofeedback and mindfulness meditation vs. Kundalini yoga! This study found that both therapies were equally to give positive effects for people with anxiety disorders.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

What is Anxiety Disorder | Types | Causes and Prevention!

Everyone has anxiety, but not for anxiety disorder! The normal anxiety is normal expression or normal emotion of the body at times, like nervous before doing a test or interview of job, nervous when making a crucial decision, or nervous when having a date with someone you love for the first time, etc. So, what is anxiety disorder? It is very different, even it can lead to distress that eventually will influence the ability of an individual to have a normal life.

You might also like to read more detailed information about treatment options and physical symptoms of anxiety, before continuing!

It can be categorized into one of serious & severe mental illness! Patients with this disorder usually have more feelings of fear and worry, and these can be overwhelming & constant, or even can be crippling!

Can Depression Be Cured | Treatments?

When talking about depression -- treatments and other ways to get over this disorder are some of the major topics that are often discussed. Can depression be cured? Fortunately, with the right psychotherapy, or antidepressant medication, or a combination of both and other helpful treatments -- most of people with this disorder (about 80 percent) can be treated successfully, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

If you feel some symptoms of depressive disorder, the big questions are what you should do and what is a kind of treatment that you should take?

Friday, April 13, 2012

Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms (Causes and Prevention)

What are major depressive disorder symptoms (this disorder is also often called as clinical depression)? Well ... sometimes most people will feel depressed, low, or sad. These feelings are one of the ways of your body to express what you feel, like to lose life’s struggles.

But when you feel intense sadness (such as worthless, hopeless, or helpless) and the this condition lasts for many days to many weeks or even months, and even give a significant negative impact to many activities that you have, then you should begin to ask to yourself whether or not you have major depressive disorder!

Major depressive disorder is something that can be more than sadness and can affect your daily’s activities. It is not only simple disorder -- sometimes it can cause serious symptoms that need medical assessment and treatment.

What is Clinical Depression?

There are several types of depression and one of them is what we call as clinical depression (or often called as major depressive disorder). It is the term used to describe one of severe stages of depression, which also familiar called as major depressive disorder or major depression. What else you need to know about clinical depression? Let’s explore more this disorder!

You might also like to read more detailed information about depression in women and in men, before continuing!

Other known types of depression are bipolar disorder and dysthymia! Dystymia is relatively less severe, but it usually can be more persistent type of depression!

And for bipolar disorder, it can be characterized by some extreme changes in poles (mood) which include from mania to depression. In the midst of these mood swings, an individual with bipolar disorder may also experience or have normal moods.

How to Get Over Depression?

There are many ways on how to get over depression! The method to treat this disorder can be different from person to person, and there are also some factors that can influence on how to choose the best one of these methods to treat someone with depression. One of these factors is the special situation of depression.

For example, the ways that should be taken to get over depression in men may be slightly different (or sometimes very different) for ways to treat depression in women. The same condition for depression in elderly people and treatment-resistance for depression (it usually refers to signs of depression that are not responding to psychotherapy and/or medications).

Signs of Depression in Men

Although many studies found that depression is more common in women, but this doesn't mean you (if you are a man) can underestimate this disorder! It can attack anyone ‘young, adult, or elderly’ of ‘women & men’. It also can occur in any conditions of income level and even in any race. Some signs of depression in men can be different from the signs in women!

You might also like to know more about treatment options and causes of depression, before continuing!

Depression symptoms in men are more likely to include irritability (anger) and feeling discourage than helplessness, sadness, or hopelessness (some common depression symptoms in women). They are also more powerful than women to hide their feelings or their emotions. Furthermore, women with this disorder are more likely (more often) to attempt suicide than men with depression.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

What Causes Depression?

There are a lot of effects that can be generated from depression. Sometimes is often called as clinical depression, major depressive disorder, or major depression. It is a kind of disorder that can lead to loss of interest and more feeling of sadness. Even sometimes it also can lead to physical signs or physical symptoms. Generally, it can cause a wide range of emotional problems, and even physical problems, too. So, what causes depression?

You might also like to read about signs of depression in women and in men, about clinical depression, and can depression be cured, before continuing!

People with this disorder may not be able to do their daily activities as well (especially at severe stage). It can make them be hopeless and their life is not worth living!

You should never underestimate this disorder, because it is not only a kind of weakness! Sometimes, it can be a chronic disease or serious illness that needs serious assessment and medical treatment. Severe depression can take a lot of time in the treatment or needs long-term treatment.

Signs of Depression in Women

It is about 14-15 million people in the United of States experience depression every year! And most of them is not men but women (which almost 75 percent of these women doesn't get the right treatments that are actually needed). If you are a woman, you should clearly understand the common signs of depression in women, because you have higher risk of having clinical depression than men!

You might also like to know more about depression symptoms in men and how to get over depression, before continuing!

There are some people who often underestimate this disorder! In fact, depression can be a pervasive & serious mood disorder. Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness, or sadness are some common bad effects that can be generated by this disorder. The symptoms of depression are range from mild to moderate, or sometimes can be more serious or severe!