Death Rejection Score (DRS) - A New Qualitative Measurement System For Adjustment With Death

Death is an issue that is scientifically approached mainly for the purpose of prevention and adjustment. But no measurement system is available so far to qualitatively measure the adjustment with ones own death when the person is not dying or ill. An approach to construct a qualitative scoring system for this purpose gave birth to the Death Rejection Score.

The Caregiver Needs Caregiving - A Nurse's Cry

Miriam Susong, a Registered Nurse is currently living and working in Alton, Illinois. Ms. Susong writes her story of burnout. Miriam shares why it may happen, how to recognize it and what can be done about it. Miriam simply equates burnout with dread. When burnout occurs, you dread your job. Plain and simple.

Learn How to Stop a Panic Attack

Do you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks? Learn how to stop a panic attack by understanding the physical responses behind it.

Anxiety Attack Symtoms

Anxiety is a natural part of our self protection mechanism. It is necessary to let us know when to be on guard or alert to a pending threat to our safety and well being.

Life is beautiful

Life is beautiful. God is hidden everywhere and in millions of ways. The celebration is already happening. The invitation has been given to you – simply participate.

What Is PDD Autism?

For a long time, many children with PDD (pervasive development disorders) went undiagnosed. These children were, for a time, labeled as shy, strange, or weird, when if fact they were suffering from a medical condition. PDD autism is something that has both new and old form, and some of the higher functioning children were the ones that were largely misunderstood. Thanks to new research and new information, some of these children can now go on to lead what would appear to be a 'normal' life.

The Debate About Mercury Contamination and Autism

Though autism has been identified since the 1940s, there has yet to be a cure discovered or a definite cause established. This leaves many wondering if it is something that is happening because of our lifestyle, or if this is a condition that has been misdiagnosed for a very long time. There are record numbers of children now being diagnosed with autism. Is this because we are now able to pinpoint the proper diagnosis, or is there something more sinister going on? Many claim the high numbers of diagnosis are due to more understanding about this condition, and that makes it easier to get the correct diagnosis. Others believe mercury contamination and autism are related.

How To Treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

How do you treat obsessive compulsive disorder? Not too long ago, it was believed that the condition could not be treated. More recently, researchers have discovered that cognitive behavioral therapy holds the key. First step is to tell the difference between OCD and normal behavior.

Top 5 Mental Disorders in Children

Mental disorders in children are often times not spoken of or given attention to. However, with the shifts that are taking place rapidly in every day life, it has caused several children to react to the changes by developing a mental disorder. Over twenty percent of children today are affected by a mental disorder. Following are the five most common disorders that may be found in children.

Learn About Some Anxiety Tips

Anxiety is a mental condition that gives concern not only to the person, but also to all others who are near them. It is an expression of an imbalanced mind. The source for the imbalance may be either external or within the body. The anxiety tips are a set of instructions that can help a person get relief from an attack of anxiety.

Use ADD Hyperfocus to Its Fullest Advantage

Determination and persistence are two qualities that all successful people have. But if you have ADD, these could be very difficult to maintain...

Recognizing Attention Deficit Disorder

You might be concerned your child has ADD. How can you tell? Where can you find information and help?

Stress And Anxiety Of Motherhood

One more situation where stress and anxiety can find you is motherhood. Look deeper into the daily life of a mother and you will see that dealing with stress issues helps your parenting ability.