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Archive for the ‘Addiction’ Category

February 29th, 2008

Untreated OCD Leads To Severe Complications

I Must Shave My Legs: The OCD Miniseries - Part 7
Now that you know more about available treatment and management options for obsessive-compulsive disorder, let’s talk a bit about what happens if you leave your OCD untreated and unmanaged.
It’s not a pretty picture, folks.

When ignored, OCD can:

Make you feel like a prisoner. Your OCD may […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 6 comments

February 29th, 2008

Treatment And Management Options For OCD

I Must Shave My Legs: The OCD Miniseries - Part 6
Once you’ve been properly diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, there are three main categories of treatment and management options for you: psychotherapy, medications, and self-care.
Psychotherapy
The Mayo Clinic gives a great, thorough definition of psychotherapy.
In short, psychotherapy is effective for both children and adults, and the form […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 5 comments

February 22nd, 2008

Alcohol And Substance Abuse Will Not Take Away Your Fears

It’s time for our weekly installment from Stanley Popovich!
This article is bittersweet - while it’s an extremely important topic, it’s also our last guest spot from Stanley. At the end of this article, you’ll find links to each of Stanley’s article here at Mental Health Notes, as well as his Web site information. I encourage […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 2 comments

February 21st, 2008

Top 5 Warning Signs of Blogging Addiction

We’ve been experiencing some, er…”technical difficulties” here at b5media, which is why you’ve probably visited Mental Health Notes and been greeted with a wonky page or two at least once in the past few weeks. You’re not alone - we writers have been dealing with the same said wonky pages. Not the mention the inability […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 3 comments

February 14th, 2008

5 Ways to Take Care of Your Heart and Your Mind

It’s Theme Day time again here at the Science & Health Channel, and because February is American Heart Month, guess what we’re all buzzing about? That’s right - heart health! More specifically here at Mental Health Notes, heart health in relation to mental health.
Now, you may be wondering amongst yourselves, Heart health in relation to […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 4 comments

February 3rd, 2008

Keep Your Prescription Medication Safe From Theft And Abuse

Many of you reading this right now are taking some kind of prescription medication. Maybe you’re prescribed more than one medication. Zoloft or Prozac to even out your chemicals and help fight depression. Seroquel or Lamictal to help keep the pole balanced. Xanax or Ativan to calm your ass down.
Whether it’s an antidepressant, anticonvulsant, antipsychotic, […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 2 comments

February 2nd, 2008

Begin February With A Dose Of Sanity

Whether you’re feeling competitive or interested in using marijuana to manage your chronic pain, this week’s Saturday Sanity is sure to deliver!

Contests abound! Wednesday I told you about that “lively woman” Kristen King (haha, my uncanny ability for corny plays on words never ceases to amaze me) and her contest to win a $50-Target gift […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 2 comments

January 22nd, 2008

Long-Term Involuntary Treatment For Drug And Alcohol Abuse

From the West Virginia Legislature, House Bill 3111, introduced on January 9, 2008, is:
A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §27-1B-1, §27-1B-2, §27-1B-3, §27-1B-4, §27-1B-5 and §27-1B-6, all relating to treatment for drug and alcohol addiction; setting forth certain legislative findings; providing a […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 1 comment

December 29th, 2007

Saturday Sanity: Post Holidays

Howdy readers! It’s the first Saturday Sanity since the holidays (most of them, anyway), and I must say it’s a hodgepodge of random updates and tidbits. Hopefully there will be a little something for everyone.

Just a reminder to check out the interesting video posted yesterday, and leave your thoughts!
Brain Abnormalities Underlying Key Element Of Borderline […]

By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 1 comment

December 28th, 2007

Caffeine Causes Mental Illness?

Watch the video.
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By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 1 comment

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