Between 7 million and 12 million children suffer from psychiatric disorders at any given time, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Illnesses are treated with psychotherapy, medication and diet. Clinical research...
A deficiency in certain B vitamins can cause the psychiatric disorders of dementia and psychosis with symptoms including depression, a lack of self-control, paranoia, immodesty and hallucinations, according to Roger Simon, M.D., et al. in a 2009...
Fish oil is beneficial for heart- and blood-related illnesses such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Fish oil is found from supplements or by eating fish such as mackerel, tuna, salmon, mullet and sardines. Although the effects of fish...
Individuals with drug and alcohol problems are assessed using a combination of techniques that determine the extent and type of substance-related problems. The information obtained is used to create a comprehensive assessment. The results from...
Diabetic neuropathy is the result of nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels. This type of pain is difficult to treat and may be relieved via the use of drugs more commonly used for psychiatric disorders.
Depression among seniors is a major health concern in the U.S., yet professionals generally agree that depression is not a normal consequence of aging. The condition, however, is under-recognized and under-treated. For people 65 and older, the...
Nail biting, or onychophagia, is a common habit that is difficult to stop. Nail biting may be related to certain psychiatric disorders, according to a study by Ahmad Ghanizadeh published in the June 2008 issue of the journal, "Child and Adolescent...
Effexor, also known by the generic name venlafaxine hydrochloride, is a medication prescribed for major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. The Food and Drug Administration has shown that Effexor and extended release Effexor, known as...
Quitting smoking is difficult, yet necessary to help prevent the plethora of serious illnesses it causes. Knowing what effects to expect when quitting--and getting help from medicines, classes, support groups and self-help information--can...
Effexor 37.5, generically known as venlafaxine, can be used to treat depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. It belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It works by increasing the levels...
The brain uses chemicals known as neurotransmitters to allow neurons to communicate. Low levels of some neurotransmitters, including serotonin, have been linked to psychiatric disorders such as depression. One way you can try to boost your...
Bipolar disorder is typically first suspected based on its symptoms. Bipolar disorder causes periods of abnormally high (manic) mood followed by periods of abnormally low mood (depression). Because abnormally low mood is also indicative of other...
The exact cause of schizophrenia is unknown, but scientific evidence suggests that paranoid schizophrenia is an organic or medical disorder, not just a psychological malady of the mind. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 1...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that certain antipsychotics can cause Parkinson-like symptoms, which is also called secondary parkinsonism. The side effects stem from the drugs interfering with dopamine in the brain: Parkinson's...
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects both the brain's function and a person's behavior. Also called manic depression, bipolar disorder is characterized by fluctuations between two extreme mood states: mania, the high, and depression,...
Bipolar disorder is a serious psychiatric illness that is marked by sudden mood swings. Some vitamin supplements, such as vitamin D, may help manage some health problems suffered by people with bipolar disorder. A genetic mutation that affects...
Many people may not realize when the drinking habits of others are signs of alcoholism, because they themselves do not have these inclinations. Their needs are not the same as the wants and desires of an alcoholic. But particular actions an...
Phentermine is a prescription drug used for short-term weight reduction in obese patients. These patients must have a body mass index of over 30 and have other risk factors, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The medication is used along...
Celexa is an antidepressant drug belonging to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Celexa is prescribed to treat depression that occurs almost every day or that persists for two weeks, PDR Health states. Like any SSRI...
Yoga is a combination of physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation that are performed to bring balance to both body and mind. Originally, yoga was practiced as discipline to help people reach spiritual enlightenment. Now yoga is also...
Maca has become a popular herb and is found on health food store shelves. Marketers tout it for sexual function in men, sometimes referring to maca as the herbal version of Viagra. Maca may help with other ailments, including excessive body...
Cymbalta is an prescription drug used in the management of depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. Caffeine, the most widely used stimulant in the world, may alter how your body breaks down Cymbalta. Both caffeine and Cymbalta alter...
People who smoke tobacco tend to form a habit, which is a behavior pattern from frequent repetition. A smoking habit turns into an addiction or a physical dependence that becomes challenging when you attempt to quit. According to the Centers for...
Acne is a physical problem that most obviously affects a person's outward appearance. It is often overlooked, however, that acne also has an effect on a person's mental and emotional health. For longtime acne sufferers, depression may occur due to...
Due to the fact that many ADHD medications have only been around for a few decades at most, research on their long-term effects is limited. Many children who participated in initial ADHD medication clinical trials and studies are now young adults....
The signs of alcoholism can be difficult to pinpoint when the disorder is set in motion. Signals soon build up as the problem worsens. Alcoholics, along with their friends and loved ones, notice a pattern taking place that becomes destructive....
Caffeine is perhaps the most popularly consumed psychoactive substance in the world, according to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. While caffeine is widely available in coffee and a variety of other drinks and foods, Ritalin is a prescription...
Confusion about who can prescribe psychiatric medication is common for people seeking help for a psychiatric condition. A person who is struggling with anxiety might begin treatment with a psychologist or a social worker. However, only a medical...
Malnutrition is often associated with people living under extreme conditions, usually due to natural disasters or from living in underdeveloped parts of the world. But even in developed countries, under-nutrition occurs in people who are poor or...
Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an psychiatric disorder most often associated with any serious psychological trauma. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for PTSD in this medical video.
Panic disorder is a psychiatric condition wherein the patient experiences chronic panic attacks. These panic attacks can be caused by stress and the fear of more panic attacks. Learn more about panic disorder including treatments and symptoms in...
Adult ADHD is marked by distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity and can be disruptive to a person's life. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
