If one of your loved ones is living with Schizophrenia, you should not despair. This is not the worst thing that could happen to them, and it is important that you stay positive and lend your support. There are several things you can do to be supportive: Home treatment: Living at home with schizophrenia should …
There can be several methods that can help a person living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In Pierson Feeney’ case, dance was his calling and is currently helping him with his symptoms. This 11-year boy looks forward to going to the Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts after school where he dances a variety of genres …
Living with or recovering from depression is difficult. While there is no quick fix, there are some things that you can incorporate into your treatment to help ease recovery. For example, food! Here are some food tips that can help to gradually increase your mood: Smart Carbs: Don’t avoid carbs. They can boost the positive chemical …
A teenager living with depression can be mistaken as just moody, having trouble with school, or just going through puberty related emotions. However, in some cases, these changes in behavior can be signs of depression. Depression is a serious mental health problem that must be treated. Here is some more information about teenagers living with …
Antipsychotic medications can be used as a short-term treatment option for bipolar disorder. This form of medication aims to control psychotic symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and mania. They are also used as “off label” sedatives for anxiety, insomnia, and agitation. Usually taken with mood-stabilizing drugs, antipsychotics can decrease mania symptoms until the stabilizers go into full effect. …
Living with bipolar disorder can potentially be easier with the proper treatment. This can include medication, therapy, and changes in one’s lifestyle. Everyone has a specific combination that works for them. Whichever methods work for you, it is important to stick to them. Breaking routine or stopping medication all together can lead to relapse and …
If you are diagnosed with schizophrenia, your doctor will most likely recommend antipsychotic medications as treatment. These medications include, Prolixin (Fluphenazine), Thorazine (Chlorpromazine), and Haldol (Haloperidol) amongst many others. Though these medications have been proven to be effective, they do come with side effects. This may include nausea, restlessness or seizures. Another side effect …
Take an active role in your depression treatment. At times this disorder can make you feel powerless, but you must not be passive. Work with your doctor as a team so you can take back control of your life. Here are some tips. Stay determined. …
Opioid addiction has become an epidemic in the U.S. in the past decade and yet, only a few medicines are in development for its treatment. That is why Segal Institute for Clinical Research is proud to have three Principal Investigators currently participating in Braeburn Pharmaceuticals and Camurus’ Phase 3 efficacy Trial of Long-acting Treatment for Opioid Dependence. …
New Year’s resolutions often focus on improving physical health, but what if you focused on mental health this year? If you’re set on making a vow for improvement next year, add mental health to the top of your priority list. Here are some easy ways to do that: Talk to your doctor. The first initial …
