Mental Health

Runners often complain they feel anxiety when they are not able to run. Despite this, based on research conducted in 2009, running might prevent anxiety in the long run.

A phobia is a very intense, often irrational, form of anxiety. The National Institute of Mental Health notes that "specific phobias affect an estimated 19.2 million adult Americans and are twice...

Techniques devised to treat brain injuries have revealed not only relationships between areas of the brain and particular abilities but also how resilient the brain can be.

A support group is a collective with common goals or emotional burdens. The purpose of a support group is to offer members the opportunity to make contact with others who can offer emotional...

Licensed marriage and family therapy is a growing professional field as well as an expanding service that helps to maintain the emotional and psychological well-being of individuals, couples,...

Although serotonin occurs naturally in the brain and central nervous system, some people may be deficient in this neurotransmitter. When serotonin levels are low, depression, anxiety and insomnia...

There are many different types of psychology, but perhaps the two most popular categories we hear about are clinical and social psychology. While some may use these titles interchangeably, they...

Divorce is tense time for everyone involved. While divorce upsets the adults going through the process, children tend to internalize the pain, which can cause anxiety, an unexpected by-product.

Marriage counselors hold specialty degrees, training and licensure in marital and family counseling. According to the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage &...

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 6.8 million of the people in the United States over age 18 suffer from generalized anxiety disorder in a given year. In that same year, 1.8...

Propranolol, more commonly known by its brand name Inderal, is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and other heart conditions. However, since it helps to quell many symptoms associated...

DSM-IV is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition. It contains diagnostic criteria for mental disorders and is the standard for diagnosis of mental disorders in the...

While introversion (a tendency to function inwardly) and anxiety (stress and worrying) often exist independently of each other, they are commonly experienced within the same individual. The two...

Somatic and counseling psychology both work toward the same goal--to reach the emotional, psychological and physical well-being of the client. However, they use different means to reach this end....

Navigating the jargon of mental health care can initially be intimidating, but the differences between a child psychologist and a child psychiatrist are fairly straightforward. Their scope of...

Tests used to diagnose bipolar disorder are basically limited to physical examinations and psychological evaluations, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, according to research published in the...

Counseling and consulting psychology encompasses a number of different psychological services but can generally be defined as the study of personal change and life management in areas such as...

Bamboo has been introduced into rituals for life energy, sexuality and fertility for thousands of years. Today, these ancient rituals have been reintroduced by modern spas through bamboo massage...

Psychologists provide expertise on mental illness, coping strategies, relationship counseling and rehabilitation to help patients resolve issues. The methods they follow depend on the branch of...

Conditions such as Alzheimer's disease can occur as a result of genetic predisposition. After learning the risk gene for Alzheimer's is present, a person can reduce her chances of developing the...

On occasion, some people need professional help to successfully deal with the problems life presents. Many of the problems occur within the family unit, and can improved with the help of a...

Diphenhydramine is the generic name for an antihistamine medication that works to relieve allergic reactions, insomnia and motion sickness. This medication is not officially indicated or approved...

Baron von Munchausen was an 18th century German officer known for greatly exaggerating stories related to his life. The syndrome named after him---Munchausen syndrome---describes mentally ill...

Stealing is not necessarily a behavior associated with bipolar disorder. Those with bipolar disorder may exhibit poor impulse control, which is a main feature of kleptomania.

A 2003 study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry finds that math may be the most difficult academic subject for adolescent students with bipolar disorder, even in the absence of symptoms.

Psychology is the science of the study of the mind and how it influences thinking and behaviors. Counseling and clinical psychology are the most popular areas of study in the field of psychology.

Internet addiction can range from compulsively checking email to cybersex, compulsive gambling, online gaming and compulsive surfing, according to Netaddiction.com, the Center for Internet Addiction.

Paranoia is a maladaptive way of thinking and relating with the world. Paranoia can be caused by a history of abuse, trauma, mental illness or substance abuse. People with paranoia are often...

A differential diagnosis in mental health is performed by a clinician who can compare and contrast similar symptoms and discriminate between different types of diagnoses possible for the patient....

Motivational interviewing (MI) is defined as "a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence." It is a type of intervention...

Endorphins are chemical neurotransmitters in the brain that send electric signals throughout the nervous system. They act as natural pain and stress relievers by interacting with opiate receptors...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurological condition which is marked by concentration difficulties, inattentiveness and hyperactivity. ADHD is a chronic condition that may...

The valerian plant originated in Europe, where dried roots of the plant have found use as a medicinal supplement since the seventeenth-century, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center....

Bipolar disorder affecting teens and children is called "early onset" bipolar disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (see References 1), and it often hits with greater...

While a quality education and certification play a part in becoming a good counselor, there are qualities and abilities that good counselors have that set them apart from their peers. These are...