Also On Wellness
Posts by Scott Paris
Mental disorders are common with about 1 in 4 American adults having a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Four of the ten leading causes of disability are mental disorders: major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Many people suffer from more than one mental disorder at a given time. Each year Americans suffer from mental illness 60 million Depressions...
2/28/2011 8:00:00 AM
Anxiety disorders, which have some symptoms in common with major depression and sleep dysfunctions, develop from a complex set of factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. Over 20 million adult Americans suffer from anxiety disorders, which are treatable, yet only about one-third receive any treatment. Anxiety disorders can often be effectively controlled with psychotherapy...
2/28/2011 8:00:00 AM
Feeling hurt is not the same as being angry. Mental health requires neurochemical and metaphysical balance, being genuine, and taking appropriate individual responsibility. One out of five Americans has an anger management problem. Anger is nature's way of empowering us to "ward off" our perception of an attack or threat. Emotions can also be disingenuous or contrived to control others or avoid real...
2/28/2011 8:00:00 AM