According to the National Institute of Mental Health, at any one time some 40 million people will suffer with an anxiety disorder that will last at least 6 months and worsen without treatment. Unfortunately people with the most prevalent mental disorders, such as anxiety, are among the least likely to seek treatment yet anxiety is a highly treatable condition and there is ...
Autism and ASD (autism spectrum disorder) are catch-all terms for a large group of brain development disorders which are characterized by difficulty in communication and social interaction, and by repetitive behavior. Disorders on the autism spectrum include autism, childhood disintegrative disorder, Asperger syndrome and Rett syndrome. ASD is commonly associated with motor issues and short attention span, and with physical ...
The Joy of Marriage In most cultures wedding is considered a joyful moment in the life of the individuals. People “fall in love” and enter into relationships with great hopes and expectations for the future. Hollywood romantic movies are the best example of this idealized vision of the couples’ relationship in which they usually “live happily ever after”. This idealistic ...
The origin of Yoga as a practice is lost in the mists of time. The closest we can get is to say that it began in India over 5000 years ago. Beyond that is guess work. Yoga is based on the idea of harmony; you might even say that it raises harmony to a whole different level. Its purpose is to ...
Sometimes classroom behavior problems signal giftedness. Brad and Karen were at their wits end. Their grade school children once again ...
You may have been approached by your child’s teacher or you may have noticed yourself that your child is ...
If your child is struggling behaviourally or academically, his school may recommend that he take what is known as a ...
Schizophrenia is perhaps the most mysterious and poorly understood mental disorder that is often misrepresented by popular media and literature. I often receive inquires from the clients who are worried that they might be developing this disorder. Frequently, they base their "self-diagnosis" on incomplete or plain wrong information received from the popular sources. Here are some basic facts about this ...
Everyone has the biological keys for psychological well-being within them. It may come as a surprise that having a positive mental outlook depends on a certain chemical produced by your body. This chemical is called serotonin and it keeps our mood under control by calming anxiety, relieving depression, and helping with sleep. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter responsible for ...
In recent years, doctors started recommending to their patients the use of animal-assisted therapy (also called "pet therapy") in order to augment medical treatment of various diseases. This type of therapy is based on the therapeutic contact between animals and human beings. The interaction with animals helps to speed up the rehabilitation process. People have known for ages the therapeutic ...
Working memory allows us to temporarily hold and manipulate information to accomplish daily tasks like following instructions, remembering phone numbers, and shopping. It develops gradually through childhood and relies on key skills like attention, auditory memory, and visual-spatial skills working together. Working memory capacity varies by individual and naturally declines with age, but can be improved through targeted training. Those ...
