Mental Health Articles

The Hidden Side of the Narcissistic Bully

marj — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:04:49 -0600

Do you know who the narcissistic people are in your school? Do you know what led them to become narcissistic in the first place? Would you find it interesting to know that they actually need understanding from people like you due to improper upbringing?

What Could Have Prompted an NFL Legend Junior Seau to Commit Suicide?

marj — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:00:18 -0600

How could an NFL legend like Junior Seau take his own life? What can really push you to take your own life? Here are 4 types of suicide to become aware of your own battle and seek immediate help.

Dealing with the Highs and Lows of Being Bipolar: Symptoms and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

kristine — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:50:22 -0600

What do Carrie Fisher, Vincent Van Gogh, Sinead O’Connor, and Catherine Zeta-Jones have in common? Aside from being artists in their own rights, they also dealt with symptoms which manifested, in erratic behavior, uncontrollable mood swings, hypomania episodes, and depression. All of these are signs of one type or another of a Bipolar Disorder.

Trypophobia: Another Kind of Phobia. How does a Phobia Develop?

gigi — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:10:30 -0600

Does your stomach churn and you feel hair standing on the back of your neck whenever you see small clusters of holes in real life and in pictures? You may just have Trypophobia.

How to Increase Mental Toughness and Achieve any Goal

marj — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:23:55 -0600

Do you know why you can never give up smoking or lose weight even when you've tried every method available in the world? It's because of your lack of mental toughness. So how do you boost it up and achieve success in any goal?

Do you Know what Makes you Angry and Why you React the way you do?

marj — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:56:00 -0600

Do you have a short fuse? Do you exactly know what sets you off on a flaming frenzy? Anger is often just a mask for other emotions like pride, guilt, shame, and hurt. Understanding why you reacted the way you did could lead you to emotional freedom.

What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? How can an OCD patient be treated to function properly in the society?

kristine — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:27:13 -0600

When an individual harbors negative, horrible thoughts toward himself or to other people beyond his control and he acts irrationally by doing repetitive actions to relieve him of the stress and anxiety of such thoughts, then this individual may be suffering from OCD. How does Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder really develop? Is there any treatment for OCD or are individuals suffering from it doomed for life?

How To Improve Your Memory

marj — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:34:10 -0600

Are you a student preparing to ace your exams? Or are you in your senior years who want to avoid being crippled by financially and emotionally crippling dementia? Either way, it pays to take care of your brain so that you can remember things better. Here are ways to improve your memory.

Xanax can Kill your Anxiety, but Too Much can Kill You

kristine — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:04:07 -0600

Are you anxious all the time? Does your anxiety cripple your way of life? Xanax can help ease your mind, but too much can be fatal for you. Read on how Xanax treats anxiety and the lethal side effects it can cause.

The Maddening Realities of Dementia that You Should Know About

marj — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:57:54 -0600

According to World Health Organization, dementia statistics by the year 2050 is expected to triple its number. What causes dementia and how does one suffer from it?

Do you have iPhone and iPad Envy?

kristine — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:43:41 -0600

Do you want an iPhone or iPad so bad? You may be surprised
on the unhealthy effects on you psychological and emotional health from too much gadget want. Here are some tips on getting over that Apple product envy.

The Hunger Games: Can it Cause Violent and Aggressive Behavior?

kristine — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:11:55 -0600

The Hunger Games is a hit as both a movie and a book for all ages. But more so on the teen and tween generation of our time. For some parents the movie was way too violent even for teens. Know how violence in media can badly effect our teenage children.

Technology Overload: How Much your Gadgets are Tweaking You

marj — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:23:23 -0600

Have you noticed how many people - teenagers and adults - who are so absorbed with their technological gadgets these days? If you answered no, you are probably one of these people busy taking advantage of the tech advancement that you don't see you are taking advantage of your real life.

Why You Are Not Popular and Why you Would Not Want to be

marj — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:39:21 -0600

Being popular sure is great because you have power over people, but do you really know what it takes to get that level of power? Do you know what things popular people need to give up just to be the most popular girl in campus? You may just wish you are just a plain Jane after reading this.

The Key to Happiness? Peace of Mind. Learn how to Get Yours

marj — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:45:29 -0600

What causes your unhappiness and mental stress? Is it your external situation or your lack of inner peace? Christie Brinkley said she just wants peace for her and her children. You don’t have to be a public figure to demand peace in your life. You only want to want it and be aware of it. Here’s how.

The Real Reasons Why You Hoard and How to Get Yourself Unburied

marj — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:38:56 -0600

Are you one of the millions of people who have hoarding issues? What makes you so afraid of the future that you prepare and stockpile things even when you have enough to last a long time? Why can't you stop? Do you know that living like that is like placing yourself in an enclosed box? Know the symptoms and reasons behind this behavior.

Jetblue Pilot Clayton Osbon went Wild on a Meltdown. Was it an Acute Psychotic Episode?

gigi — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:03:46 -0600

A Jetblue pilot who had a behavioral breakdown was subdued by passenger’s onboard flight 191 en route from New York to Las Vegas on March 27, 2012. Could it be a case of an Acute Psychotic Disorder Episode?

On Facebook too Much? Facebook Use May Cause Narcissism and other Behavioral Problems

gigi — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:43:26 -0600

Can you develop Narcissism and Behavioral Problems with being online on Social Media’s Facebook too much? There are genuine social and behavioral problems that can stem with Facebook use. Here are the reasons why.

Mr. Monk and his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

marj — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:25:47 -0600

We often loosely use the abbreviation OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) when we mean quirks. Perhaps if we know how socially and mentally crippling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is, we wouldn't be using it casually. Know the brilliant FBI-consultant Adrian Monk's OCD symptoms and its treatment and how it all starts.

Why Everybody Needs to do Transcendental Meditation

marj — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:50:47 -0600

If you have such a busy life, how can you find the time to meditate? What good does transcendental meditation do for you anyway that you must give up 20 minutes of your time every day for it?

Musical Benefits We Get by Listening to Our Favorite Song

marj — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:56:57 -0600

Whether you're a teenager or a grieving mom, Scottish or Indian, music unite us all. But apart from the beautiful tunes, there are far more benefits of what music can do for you. Learn how music is able to heal your soul and why you should listen to it especially during times of emotional and mental distress.

How to not Get Bitten by the Energy-Vampire People Surrounding you

marj — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:09:05 -0600

Energy vampires are all around you and if you are not careful, they can take a space in your mental health indefinitely. Do you know someone like that? What can you do to help them without affecting your own peace of mind?

French School Shooting: How to Talk to your Kids About Violence

gigi — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:41:55 -0600

With the recent school shooting in France, we all worry that school violence even at home. How do you talk to your kids about school violence? Let them know that your community and his or her school have crisis plans in case something similar happens to their school.

Burnout Signs that you are Ignoring

marj — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:35:56 -0600

Are you stressed at work? You may think you are stressed but it could be more than that. Know the top signs that you are burnout to be aware of it and change.

What your Clothes Say about You

marj — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:16:25 -0600

Clothes are not just about what's hot and what's not. What you wear can say a lot about you. Before you wear that ill-fitting clothes, think about how it makes you feel and if that's how you want to feel first because you may not really be wearing your true color.

The Meditation Benefits You Are Not Taking Advantage of

marj — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:02:09 -0600

Meditation is not just a practice for the Spiritual people or for yoga enthusiasts. But what can it do to your mental state that will convince you to sit still for a few minutes a day?

What your Home may be saying about your Weight

marj — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:10:02 -0600

Is your home in dire need of a general cleaning right now? Maybe you're health and diet are in dire need of a general cleaning as well? You are not only risking your health when you have a messy place but your messy house could also be an indicator on how out-of-whack your life currently is.

Abused as a Child? How can you Overcome Your Pain?

gigi — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:18:45 -0600

If you were abused as a child, how can you survive the pain through adulthood? What can you do on your own? Where do you seek help?

How do Children take a Divorce like Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth?

marj — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:38:23 -0600

So many parents are getting divorced - Peter Facinneli and Jennie Garth are the newest celebrities to be in the list. What impact will this life-changing event have on their 3 children? How will your teenager deal with such change if you are going through a divorce yourself?

Spanx is tucking away more than our bumps and lumps. It’s tucking away our true self as well

marj — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:04:17 -0700

Spanx is a life-saver to most of the women as it can tuck away their bumps and make them look good. That is pretty evident to its $1 billion earnings, but do you realize that shape wear tucks away more than just your body fat?

Earthquakes and Tornadoes! Time for a Wake-Up Call?

marj — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:43:32 -0700

Natural disaster can destroy more than just our home but it can also shake our mental health. The San Francisco earthquakes sure were not as destructive, but it does not mean that it had no impact to our lives.

Have you gone Linsane? Jeremy Lin's Secret Mind Training that You Can Do to Achieve Success

marj — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:42:50 -0700

Whether you are a struggling artist or a stay-at-home mom, you can achieve success if you remember these Jeremy Lin mental training secrets. Know about these 3 traits.

Why are Anxiety Disorders becoming More Common?

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:00:51 -0600

Anxiety disorders used to be limited to certain personality types in the last generation. Referring to a chronic condition of being anxious over a prolonged period of time, the disorder can occur in many forms.

What is Bipolar Affective Disorder

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:48:36 -0600

Mental conditions are no laughing matter, especially when you have a loved one who manifests problems in their mental health. It could be a perpetual state of depression, or a state of unpredictability in terms of mood swings and reactions to any emotional stress trigger.

Habits to Keep the Brain Healthy

MedsAvailable — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:43:57 -0600

It’s true that every organ in the body has an important role to play, but besides the heart, the brain is one organ you would want to keep healthy all the time. It is through the brain that we learn, think, and remember things, and if we fail to maintain its health, we may end up with a high risk for degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.