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Have you noticed that negative thoughts run through your mind constantly? If you regret the decisions you make, compare yourself to others or you are a pessimist; you desperately need to turn your life around. A positive mental health allows you to realize your full potential, address obstacles in the best possible way and be a happier person. So, if you are consciously aware that you need to improve your emotional wellness, you are on the right track. Here are four habits that can help you improve your emotional health: 1. Take on New Challenges and Motivate Yourself Challenges spice up your life. They get you out of your routine and give you a sense of achievement. Challenge yourself to achieve something you have never done before or you find intriguing to learn. Once your take the challenge - get in shape, learn a new language or any other you can think of- motivate yourself to stay focused. Regardless of the complexity of your challenge, you must keep yourself motivated to av...

Men, especially the elderly, can get a lot of benefits for physical and mental health if they are dieting based on meat and fish. In a study of Japanese scientists, which lasted seven years, attended by more than 1,000 elderly men. Volunteers who "leaned" on meat and fish, thus reducing by 39 percent the risk of reducing the mental and physical functions (compared with men who did not practically eat animal protein). Unfortunately, the same trend was not seen in women. Initially, participants were asked to give details about their diet, including the consumption of animal protein. Health status, as well as social and intellectual aspects of volunteers was recorded twice - at the beginning of the study and seven years later. The volunteers were divided into four groups, depending on how much meat and fish are eating. At the end of about a quarter of the study participants showed a decline of intellectual and other skills. Basically this sad trend was observed among those...

American psychiatrists recommend formally recognize Internet addiction disease and make it into a directory of mental illness. In the United States Psychiatric Association said that this dependence suffering people experience withdrawal symptoms ("break"), if some do not have access to a network or computer, while the network is constantly growing. People with Internet addiction lose interest in other cases and alone can not change it. They come online to improve your mood. According to studies, a change in the brain of these individuals such as drug addicts, and. Violations occur intercellular connections in areas of the brain that control attention, emotions and control. Internet addiction - typical compulsive-impulsive disorder, according to Dr. Jerald Block of the Oregon Health and Science University.

Time to recognize the danger signs and intervening, you can save a life. But to recognize the signs of suicidal behavior in people from his inner circle is quite difficult, so we have collected. 11 behavioral signals that should alert: 1. Loss inherent in earlier energy - usually manifests as a constant feeling of boredom and fatigue. 2. Prolonged sleep and appetite disturbances. Rights haunted scary dreams are possible picture of disasters, catastrophes, accidents, loss of life or death, or ominous own animals. It is also possible as a violation of appetite, and its absence. 3. Excessive self-criticism, or the constant feeling of guilt. Can also occur as expressed feelings of inadequacy, shame, self-doubt. Also, this syndrome may be masked by deliberate bravado, defiance, insolence. 4. Fear, anxiety and aggression. Depression manifests itself in melancholy, and in an unusual man earlier anxiety, insomnia , anxiety. It is this type of depression often leads to suicid...

In India, post the now infamous, tragic, Delhi gang rape, the number of women signing up for martial arts based self-defence classes has increased by leaps and bounds, resulting in a mixed response in context with the actual effectiveness of some forms of what is popularly known as "MMA" or Mixed Martial Arts. Understanding the pros and cons of some popularly taught forms of MMA, and juxtaposing them with practical knowledge such as learning how to remain calm during an attack, will allow us to develop an easy-to-master and easy to implement set of personal safety skills which will serve to protect us in case we are attacked. One of the most popularly-taught forms of self-defence is Krav Maga, which constitutes a blend of mixed martial arts techniques such as boxing, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu and Wing Chun, is non-competitive in nature and was developed in order to train Israeli Military Forces. Krav Maga is popularly taught, and is said to be effective for women as it is easy...

Drugs are not to be messed around with and can be genuinely damaging to your health if not used as prescribed. The indiscriminate usage of medicines or substance abuse possesses its own negative effects, and some are either because of incorrect application, not taking the preventative measures or over using the medicines. A few of the recognized side effects of substance abuse as a result consist of: 1. Over dosage: although the individual does not have any inclination to increase the dose of the medication to be able to create a preferred effect, he might unintentionally take more than the required dosage either because he fails to realize what dosage he should take or due to the fact he thinks that the greater the dosage he takes the quicker the drug heals his ailment. Some over dose produce slight symptoms while some could be deadly. 2. Under dosage: another side-effect of substance abuse is under dosing. The individual might want to take the medication to be able to deal wi...

Women are more likely to use meth than other drugs and often have a harder time getting free of the drug than men. Why Women Continue to Use Meth Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug that forms a quick, strong dependency, even with limited use. Once a methamphetamine addiction has begun, it is a very difficult dependency to break, and women face unique challenges in this area. Many women in turn to meth to help them lose weight and have more energy to keep up with the demands of life, including child care, work, and home care. Many women are unwilling to seek treatment for their meth addiction because they are afraid of having their children taken away from them when their problem is revealed. Many female meth addicts are single moms with no constant father figure in the lives of their children. Addiction is an isolating disease and these women have no one to care for their children while they're in treatment, leaving them with only the option of turning their kids ov...

Gabriela D. Acosta is the community manager for the University of Southern California online MSW programs , which offers a mental health social work concentration. She is also passionate about social justice, diversity workshops, and community development. 5 Tips for Promoting Women's Mental Health Women face stressful situations every day, but how they handle them depends on the state of their mental health. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, emotionally healthy people have control of their thoughts, feelings and actions; they have positive self-esteem and good relationships, and can keep problems in perspective. "Good mental health isn't just the absence of mental health problems. It's about having a sense of balance in your life time alone and time with friends and family, work and play, rest and exercise. It's about taking care of yourself body and mind," advises Susan Kornstein, MD, in the U.S. Department of Health and Human S...

Often people consider the acquisition procedure of the membership of a health club or a gym as a daunting task. It comprises of detailed forms to be filled that include facility equipment information, timing constraints, rules and regulations, payment methodology, workout levels and so on. Sometimes you want to visit gym to relax and tone your body but find it closed or at times you want to stay alone during your workout but people tend to disturb your privacy and cause annoyance. You have to bear unpleasant people sometimes and don't want to be rude to them. However, a gym is a good place for the people who like to meet and get to know each other, but not for the reserved people. There are numerous ways to achieve fitness and vigor without the troubles and payment issues of the health club or gym memberships. One has to keep a practical approach and make wise decisions in spending money because of the prevalent economic dilemma. Prioritize your needs and wants and try to save ...

After completing the CNA program and acquiring the CNA license, the next step is to begin your CNA career. So, you need to be aware of different types of job you will require to do in the future. Remember job of a CNA is not so simple. Most of the certified nursing assistants perform their duties in hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities. CNAs are the professionals who offer primary treatments to the aging, recovering or terminal patients. Thus, it is necessary that a CNA needs to be ready for the job. CNA training schools can prepare the students for this specific job. CNAs can work in different settings including hospitals, hospice, nursing homes, psychiatric care center, adult homes, rehabilitation center, long term care unit and other healthcare facilities. Similarly, then can even work as private nursing assistants in home, travel, military and schools. However, the CNA job description differs as per the health settings. The job description of a CNA in one f...

Body art or Tattoo design is a big business in New York City & even all over the world. Since a 36-year ban against tattooing was lifted in 1997, the city issues hundreds of two-year tattoo licenses each year to the artists. In 2011, there were a total of 2,127 tattoo licenses issued; according to the statistical reports given by the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene. A research shows that as many as 22% of U.S. college students have at least one tattoo, and about half of people who get tattoos later try to have them removed. According to researchers older tattoos are not easy to remove. Some say removal is not only painful, but is also expensive, but thanks to the technological advancements it has become really easy to get your tattoo removed at a cost effective price. Is Laser Treatment The Safest Way For The Removal Of Tattoos? Yes, Laser tattoo removal is the safest method as there are no side effects of this treatment. It is considered as an effective treatment...

You struggle with organizing your life. It seems hard to focus on information. You're constantly lost in your own world. Most adults don't realize that ADHD is more than just a disease for children, it also affects close to 5 percent of the adult population in the United States, many of which were undiagnosed cases when they were growing up. If you think you have ADHD, the good news is that you're not alone. There are medications to help you control this disorder, but many patients benefit more from getting help from others and learning tips and tricks to teach themselves how to better manage their condition. Before you consider medicines, you want to take a look at your resources. 1. Your Family Doctor Quite a few adults with ADHD discover that they may have the disorder at the same time one of their children is diagnosed. If you're working on controlling your child's ADHD with your doctor, you could feel comfortable enough to discuss with them the possibilit...

Testosterones are the sub type of human growth hormones often referred to as male or sex hormones. It is actually testosterones that impart male characteristics in men. Furthermore, they are also vital for immaculate performance of sexual system. Testosterones are also indispensible for overall well being of the body. Disadvantages of Testosterones Scarcity: The deficiency of testosterones in the body can create many problems for your health. For instance, Dearth of testosterones can result in reduced libido and erectile dysfunction Testosterones deficiency can cause obesity Testosterone deficient body will have lean muscles lacking any real strength Weak bones with low bones density A spree of diseases can attack your body like diabetes, all sorts of heart problems and cancers Insomnia may also drop in your body due to shortage of testosterones Testosterone deficiency can cause stress, anxiety, depression and curtailed performance of brain Total degeneration of body ...

Obesity is normally associated with many common diseases like heart attacks and diabetics. But very few people know that imbalanced and fat rich diet taken by women before and during pregnancy can give birth to mentally retarded children especially males. The most important abnormality observed in such children is the appearance of anxiety during adulthood. Extra Weigh and Pregnant Women: Fatness can be extremely deleterious for pregnant women and doctors constantly warn such women not to increase their weight before and during pregnancy. The disproportional diet of the mother and any physical or mental trauma suffered by her can cause many different diseases in new born baby like mental disorders, obesity and diabetes in later stages of life. Mental Disorders Suffered by Children: According to a recent study there are many other mental problems children of obese mothers have to face apart from anxiety. Maternal obesity can cause anxiety for a life time It can have adverse...

There are several levels of drug and alcohol treatment. Before we look for a drug rehab or alcohol treatmentalcohol treatment program, we have to look at the level of care needed for the severity of the problem. Just as there are various levels of use of mood altering drugs, there are various levels of treatment. Here are some levels of care and examples of what may be appropriate for a situation. Brief Therapy/Intervention - This is usually a very short duration program, but can be very effective. Perhaps a person who really is not involved with alcohol over does it one time on a birthday or New Years and is caught on their first DUI. They may be mandated to attend alcohol classes where education is provided for a few weeks. Detoxification - The idea that this is treatment is a common misconception. The purpose of a 'Detox' is to safely monitor and de-escalate an incident of intoxification. Generally, as soon as you are medically stable (which is not recovery treatment) ...

How many legitimate definitions of addiction are there? There are hundreds-literally hundreds. Which one is the best? Actually, there are several good ones. Read on. Morse & Flavin's (RM Morse,DK Flavin JAMA, 1992 Am Med Assoc) definition of addiction represents the one traditionally utilized by treatment centers and substance abuse counselors. It is very good and touches all of the bases. Published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 68, No.8, Morse & Flavin defined addiction thusly (paraphrased for simplicity): Addiction is a primary, progressive, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by impaired control over use of the substance, preoccupation with the substance, use of the substance despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (1994) ...

There is a great concern about the incidence of violent behavior among children and adolescents. This complex and troubling issue needs to be carefully understood by parents, teachers, and other adults. Children as young as preschoolers can show violent behavior. Parents and other adults who witness the behavior may be concerned, however, they often hope that the young child will "grow out of it." Violent behavior in a child at any age always needs to be taken seriously. It should not be dismissed as "just a phase they're going through!" Range of Violent Behavior: Violent behavior in children and adolescents can include a wide range of behaviors: explosive temper tantrums, physical aggression, fighting, threats or attempts to hurt others (including homicidal thoughts), use of weapons, cruelty toward animals, fire setting, intentional destruction of property and vandalism. Numerous research studies have concluded that a complex interaction or combination of...