Addiction is a growing problem among young people and can often go unnoticed. The first step to recovery is to admit you have a problem. If you´re unsure of whether you´re addicted or not, the helpful tips in this article will help.
Words: 255 Downloads: 0 Category: Mental By: ReshannaJolieA staggering percentage of young women suffer from eating disorders. New research suggests anxiety may be a precursor to eating disorders. Monitoring anxiety in young children is essential to possibly prevent the onset of an eating disorder later in life.
Words: 450 Downloads: 0 Category: Mental By: ReshannaJolieThree types of eating disorders are described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). They are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Statistics regarding male and female reports of eating disorders are provided. Young people suffering from eating disorders have low self-esteem and a distorted body image. The diagnosed eating disorder may co-exist with other mental health problems. Seeking treatment is the key to recovering from an eating disorder.
Words: 523 Downloads: 0 Category: Mental By: Pearl GraceThis 500-word article provides advice to readers on how to overcome a fear of flying. Tips are included on identifying the fear, self-education on flight safety, bringing a supportive friend, meeting the cabin crew, and self-medication. The tone is friendly and supportive, encouraging readers to overcome their fears in natural methods, but also providing information on medications that can be used if necessary.
Words: 500 Downloads: 2 Category: Mental By: ZabrinaThis 450-word article introduces readers to the topic of anxiety and alcohol as a coping strategy. It lists a few common signs of alcoholism, and what the reader can do if they suspect they do have a drinking problem. The article then details three healthy alternative coping strategies. It is written in a friendly, compassionate, and nonjudgmental way.
Words: 450 Downloads: 0 Category: Mental By: ZabrinaPanic disorders are a growing problem in modern life. With the stress and pressures of dealing with too many things happening too fast, depression, anxiety and the sense that something terrible is just about to happen make many people´s lives very difficult. Traditional treatment for panic disorder has been medication but many people find the side-effects of these drugs unacceptable. Recently, light therapy began to provide an alternative treatment with minimal side effects and some strong proof that it works.
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