When thinking about our health, many times we believe ailments are either physical or mental. However, a third realm of our well-being exists. Emotional health, while it may sound less important, deserves just as much attention as any broken bone or state of depression. Mental health and emotional health might seem very similar, when in fact they are not the…
Whether you’re tempted to give in to your craving for a cupcake, or you’re about to give up on your goals, perseverance isn’t easy. But before you blame your lack of willpower or make an excuse for your less-than-stellar performance, consider this: It only takes a few minutes a day to build the mental muscle you need to reach your greatest potential. Building…
Prominent psychologist Marsha Linehan - the widely-revered developer of the most effective existing therapy for borderline personality disorder - recently revealed that she has personal a history of the disorder. See yesterday s New York Times article covering her disclosure here. Linehan is certainly not the only psychologist, famous or otherwise, who has struggled…
Photo Credit Matthieu Bourel A lot of people seem to be questioning President Trump’s mental health. This month, Representative Ted Lieu, a California Democrat, went so far as to say he was considering proposing legislation that would require a White House psychiatrist. More controversial is the number of mental health experts who are joining the chorus. In December…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs that provide benefits based on disability: the Social Security disability insurance program (title II of the Social Security Act (Act)) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program (title XVI of the Act). Title II provides for payment of disability benefits to disabled individuals who are…
Clinton was, of course, Trump’s political opponent, but some psychologists have now started questioning his state of mind. Until recently, psychologists weren t allowed to assess public figures and talk to journalists about their findings. But this rule is now being cast aside and mental health experts are speaking out about Trump. He believes Trump shows signs…
The following mental health professionals can provide psychological assessments and therapy; however, cannot generally prescribe medications (although some states will allow it): Clinical Psychologist – A psychologist with a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited/designated program in psychology. Psychologists are trained to make diagnoses and provide…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (AD), prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in several critical areas. Those areas include state and local government services, places of public accommodation, employment, telecommunications, and transportation. Under the ADA, you have a disability if you have…
There’s a particular and profound type of stigma and derision in society aimed at femininity in men (or those who are perceived to be men). This stigma (it could also be called hate, aversion, distaste, repugnance) is very deep and very old in our consciousness, particularly among men. A man in a dress has historically been fodder for humor and entertainment…
The DSM-5, scheduled for publication in 2013, will be the latest version of the American Psychiatric Association s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders . Note: This chart lists major disorders only and is not meant to be comprehesive. See also: Personality Disorder Symptoms Description A - Neurodevelopmental Disorders A05 299.00 Autism The three…
The term mental health is commonly used in reference to mental illness. However, knowledge in the field has progressed to a level that appropriately differentiates the two. Although mental health and mental illness are related, they represent different psychological states. Mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own…
If you have ever felt alone in your struggle for psychological stability, rest assured that many people feel this way. Psychological treatment centers, including rehab and recovery centers for co-occurring illnesses, treat millions of people every year. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 26 percent of all Americans suffer from at least…
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the state of Texas has been using an unconstitutional and obsolete medical standard for determining whether those convicted of murder are exempt from the death penalty because of mental deficiency. The 5-to-3 decision came in the case of Bobby James Moore, who killed a store clerk in Houston in 1980 during a botched…
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure in which a brief application of electric stimulus is used to produce a generalized seizure. It is not known how or why ECT works or what the electrically stimulated seizure does to the brain. In the U.S. during the 1940’s and 50’s, the treatment was administered mostly to people with severe mental illnesses. During…
What mental Illness do I have? When people are experiencing difficulties that go beyond normal stress, when they find relationships crumbling, when they have problems working or doing the daily tasks of life, and when they simply don t feel like themselves anymore, they often begin to suspect that they re going crazy or losing their minds. They suspect that…
Mental disorder noun 1. (law) (in England, according to the Mental Health Act 1983) mental illness, arrested or incomplete development of mind, psychopathic disorder, or any other disorder or disability of the mind Derived Forms mentally disordered, adjective mental illness noun 1. any of various disorders in which a person s thoughts, emotions, or behaviour…
In the United States mental health is avoided by political and societal elites. Mental health should be a priority to combat the cyclical nature of poverty, drug addiction, and mental illness. The underprivileged are disproportionately affected by mental illnesses. Due to the Affordable Care Act, states are in a position to expand Medicaid and thus mental healthcare…
[men´tal] 1. pertaining to the mind. 2. pertaining to the chin. mental disorder any clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome characterized by distressing symptoms, significant impairment of functioning, or significantly increased risk of death, pain, or other disability. Mental disorders are assumed to result from some behavioral, psychological…
He is an illustration of the period of culture in which the faculty of appreciation has obtained such a preponderance over that of production that the latter sinks into a kind of rank sterility, and the mental condition becomes analogous to that of a malarious bog.A medical man was also charged with the duty of reporting on the mental condition of the servant…
Try these tips to help find the right balance in your life.* 1. Value yourself: Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects, or broaden your horizons. Do a daily crossword puzzle, plant a garden, take dance lessons, learn to play an instrument or become fluent in another language. 2. Take…
