March 16, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Causes and consequences of stress, a state that occurs when the human body experiences a lack of equilibrium, perceived as threatening.

January 04, 2012
Section : Mental Health Info

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), includes two official Eating Disorder (ED) syndromes: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN). A third diagnosis, Binge Eating Disorder (BED)  is almost certain to be reco

September 05, 2013
Section : The Douglas

To date, there is no known cure for Alzheimer's Disease. Current drug treatments offer modest symptom relief, but none of the medications is known to delay or halt the progression of the disease.

August 17, 2011
Section : Mental Health Info

Most anxiety disorders are treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, or a combination of the two.

Author : Christine Zeindler
August 27, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Stress during pregnancy is also a risk factor that may have significant consequences for the developing fetus.

August 27, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Sleep and children: the impact of lack of sleep on daily life

August 27, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

World Sleep Day next March 16 > Do you know how much sleep your child needs in order to have a good day at school?

March 10, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Sleep disturbances are common in patients with Alzheimer's disease and are caused by the disruption in the light/dark cycle.

March 10, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Depression in young people is considered a disorder when feelings of sadness, emptiness, etc. last for many days and significantly impair life.

March 04, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

The Eating Disorders Program,  a leader in finding effective treatments, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.