Author: Charles Frank

Progression of mental health problems is based on a diathesis-stress model, where genetic predispositions and environmental exposures result in later problems (which can be remedied through treatment). Path 4 (orange arrows) illustrates the importance of understanding how these potential protective associations are driven by neuroanatomy and function. MDD major depressive disorder, GAD generalized anxiety disorder, […]

For example, if you’re experiencing depression, you may hope to use music to naturally improve your mood and increase your happiness. You may also want to try applying music therapy to other symptoms of depression like anxiety, insomnia, or trouble focusing. Only one study out of three studies (33%) for this outcome, was of low […]

Health care professionals should educate patients that it is possible to effectively manage pain without opioids. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or the whites […]

Alcohol inhibits the absorption of thiamine in the intestines, the primary part of the body where nutrients enter the bloodstream. An essential nutrient, vitamin B1 must be obtained by eating food containing thiamine, such as poultry, peas, brown rice, whole grains, and bread. Wernicke’s encephalopathy affects the individual’s nervous system. Date Night But in his case the […]

Watching movies, like reading books, following blogs and listening to podcasts are essential tools in the journey to sobriety. Movies about alcohol addiction tend to deal with the subject very well and show a good understanding of the problem. While the movies may be at times stereotypical, they are honest and do accurately show the […]

Follow these steps to help prevent your teen from abusing prescription medicines. Some people fear that they may become addicted to medicines prescribed for medical conditions, such as painkillers prescribed after surgery. But you can reduce your risk by carefully following your health care provider’s instructions on how to take your medicine. Early identification of […]

Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of morphine in the elderly. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of […]

Patients should not mix stimulants with depressive drugs without medical consultation. Only a doctor can set a prescription schedule and prescribe concurrent use of both. If a patient already uses any stimulants ordered by another doctor, it is important to notify about this current physician prescribing downers. Sometimes this is done to experience two different […]

Music Therapy (MT) is defined as a clinical intervention delivered by an accredited music therapist which adopts music as a therapeutic tool to accomplish individualized goals within a safe therapeutic relationship 19,20. In the UK, music therapists register with the Health and Care Professions Council on completion of a 2-year full-time or 3-year part-time masters […]

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