Drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, are easily available to children and adolescents. As a parent, you have a major impact on your child’s decision not to use drugs. Most likely, children in grade school have not begun to use alcohol, tobacco, or any other kind of drug. That is why grade school is a good…
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The Critical Need for Mental Health Professionals Trained to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury Suicide rate increasing among the active duty Army National Guard and Reserve. Even though suicides among soldiers serving on active duty decreased modestly in 2010, the number of soldiers in the Army National Guard and Reserve saw a…
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Mental disorders in children are quite common, occurring in about one-quarter of this age group in any given year. The most common childhood mental disorders are anxiety disorders, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although less common, developmental disorders and psychotic disorders in children can have a lifelong impact on the child and his or…
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It is not uncommon for parents to wonder whether their child is acting like a normal teenager or behaving differently due to mental illness, drug use or behavioral difficulties. Normal teenagers are often moody due to hormonal and physical changes that happen during puberty. However, when mental illness is involved, it may be difficult to…
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Although it is possible to recover from drugs and alcohol with inpatient treatment alone, adding an intensive outpatient program (IOP) to your aftercare plan can help you build a stronger foundation for your recovery. Generally, an IOP requires patients to attend three-hour group therapy sessions, three to five days a week. With a strong commitment…
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In individual therapy the issues are brought forth with one therapist listening and responding to the concerns. The type of feedback that is given, or if feedback is given, is dependent on the therapist’s training. The highly personal nature of the exchange between the therapist and the client allows for specific focus on the issues…
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Mental tests are used for assessment and assessment of the test taker by a qualified examiner. That is why it is also called psychological assessment. But naturally, the tests can only be dependable and accurate if you address it very carefully, truthfully and seriously. Psychological tests are made use of for assessment and assessment of…
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How to Overcome PTSD and Move On with Your Life After a traumatic experience, it’s normal to feel frightened, sad, anxious, and disconnected. But if the upset doesn’t fade and you feel stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can leave you…
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