Anxiety Disorders
Natural Approaches for Easing Anxiety
by Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH
If you suspect you have an anxiety disorder, I urge you to get the appropriate diagnosis and treatment from a mental health professional. But in addition to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication, there are some things you can do on your own to enhance your treatment.
Anxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-in-Hand With Arthritis
Mental health screening, treatment could improve quality of life for these patients, report suggests
MONDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) -- Depression or anxiety affect one-third of Americans with arthritis who are aged 45 or older, a new study shows.
Even Today, the Stigma of Mental Illness Won't Fade
And that can cause people to feel isolated, afraid -- and even forgo treatments
By Dennis Thompson
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Dec. 29 (HealthDay News) -- People with a mental illness struggle with symptoms ranging from crushing depression and crippling anxiety to powerful delusions and hallucinations that force them to actively sort out the real from the imagined.
Tuesday, Aug 09th 2011
Menopause and Anxiety: What's The Connection?
After writing about menopause and hot flashes and stress/anxiety being a possible culprit, I started wondering about the link between menopause and anxiety. How are the two linked? Are women feeling anxious about menopause? Or, is it the other way around: does menopause cause anxiety? Is it a by-product of shifting, dipping, all-over-the-chart hormones?
Thursday, Oct 28th 2010
You Can Be Happier: My Top Nine Tips To Bringing More Happiness Into Your Life
If you read Tuesday, Oct 26th 2010
Happiness: Is It All In the Genes?
Some people are naturally happy people. It’s like they’re born that way.
Monday, Aug 23rd 2010
Top Parenting Worries: Obesity, Stress and Sexting
As parents, we worry about a lot of things, especially when our children's health and well-being are concerned—childhood obesity, drug abuse,
Women Returning from War
Women represent just over 14 percent of active-duty military, and unlike in the past, they may be involved in conflict operations. When in or near firefight, they are likely to experience a variety of traumatic stressors that can affect them after returning home. In addition to that, women are more vulnerable to military sexual trauma (MST)—some type of sexual assault that can range from unwanted sexual contact to rape.
Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Once diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it's important to know that help is available. With support, many women can draw on their own reserves of strength and resilience to cope with post-traumatic stress. The following describes some options that are available today.
Looking for a cure-all?
Looking for a cure-all? Tea tree oil, a natural derivative of the melaleuca alternifolia plant, might be the closest thing to it. This disinfecting, tangy-smelling oil can help clear up acne, heal cuts and scrapes, fight athlete's foot and treat a wide array of other ailments. It's also widely available in personal care and household cleaning products.
