This article discusses why rehab might be a good option for people struggling with depression. It also covers some of the reasons why someone might opt for rehab versus outpatient therapy. What Is Rehab for Depression? When people are dealing with a mental health condition such as depression, the approach to treatment that is right for them often depends on the level of care and support that they need. The lowest level of treatment is outpatient therapy, which involves meeting with a therapist one or more times each week....

BPD symptoms can cause you to get in trouble with the law, but knowing more about legal issues and how they are affected by BPD can help you identify potential problem areas. Impulsive Behavior and the Law One source of significant legal trouble is impulse control. If you have BPD, you may struggle with taking actions without thinking about the consequences or engaging in behaviors when you are angry or upset....

How can you know when you’re at risk for the onset of PTSD symptoms? You don’t have a crystal ball, but you can look ahead in constructive ways to anticipate PTSD triggers and symptoms. The idea is to get out in front of them and take appropriate action to avoid them or lessen their impact. As always, knowledge is power. The information presented below will help prepare you to anticipate PTSD trigger situations and reduce your risk that symptoms could get in your way....

At the same time that you’re giving back to others, volunteering also gives you a variety of physical and mental health benefits. What Is Volunteer Work and Why Is It Important? When you volunteer, you freely give your time with no expectation of any compensation. Many people enjoy assisting in their community. You can also volunteer at your work place or through various charities and philanthropic organizations online. Altruism, which focuses on acting out of concern for others’ happiness and well-being even if it’s at a cost, might be one reason people volunteer....

Overview When we are solving problems, we often tend to fall back on solutions that have worked in the past. In many cases, this is a useful approach that allows us to quickly come up with answers. In some instances, however, this strategy can make it difficult to think of new ways of solving problems. Impact of Past Experiences While in many cases we can use our past experiences to help solve the issues we face, it can make it difficult to see novel or creative ways of fixing current problems....

A new supplemental issue to The Journals of Gerontology, Series B, says motivation is a key part of healthy aging. Funded by the Swiss foundation Velux Stiftung the supplement consists of nine articles addressing one or more components of a motivational model of healthy aging. “It is our hope that it inspires both strands of research and, with this, ultimately will make a contribution to addressing the question how people can age healthily and fulfill their potential well into old and very old age,” wrote the authors....

A team of researchers from Japan surveyed thousands of people in the world’s largest megacity, Tokyo, to learn how exposure to nature impacted people’s wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that people who spent time outdoors had more positive mental health outcomes in five key areas compared with participants who didn’t have as much access to nature. What’s more, the study also showed that people who looked at green spaces from a window experienced similar benefits....

They can also be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, narcolepsy, and Parkinson’s disease. They are a newer class of antidepressants used to treat depression and tend to have fewer side effects than other common antidepressants. What NDRIs Do Norepinephrine and dopamine are chemical messengers in the brain that might cause mood disorders like depression and anxiety when they malfunction. NDRIs work by inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the brain....

While 12-step programs such as A.A. offer hope and recovery to many who are willing to embrace the higher power of their understanding, for agnostics or atheists seeking sobriety, faith-based systems of recovery are often a turn-off. For any alcohol or drug rehabilitation program to work, the person seeking sobriety must not feel alienated or uncomfortable with the beliefs or practices it puts forth. For example, prayer or overt religious messages may be enough to dissuade an atheist from returning to a treatment program—and because seeking sobriety is hard enough, that experience may be enough to make that person give up....

Initially a solution for the pandemic’s distancing restrictions, the initiative is now advocating for outdoor learning as a long-term answer to the systemic inequalities within traditional academic settings. What Is Outdoor Learning? It originally began in the early 1900s in response to tuberculosis rates at the time, as children were particularly vulnerable to the illness. Despite this, Rhode Island doctors wanted children to continue receiving an education. They launched an open-air school in Providence in 1908, the first of its kind....

Background Information Paxil belongs to a category of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. SSRIs first became available in the United States in the 1980s and have continued to remain popular ever since. Compared to other antidepressant medications available at the time, SSRIs were found to have fewer side effects while maintaining effectiveness and safety. Other common SSRIs include Prozac (fluoxetine), Celexa (citalopram), and Zoloft (sertraline). As the name implies, doctors originally prescribed antidepressants to help reduce the symptoms of depression....

Other acronyms are used to refer to charges related to the severity of the drunken driving charge: DUI - Driving Under the Influence DWI - Driving While Intoxicated OUI - Operating Under the Influence While Impaired OVI - Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated OWI - Operating While Intoxicated ADWI - Aggravated Driving While IntoxicatedDUII-CS - Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants: Controlled SubstancesDUII - Driving Under the Influence of IntoxicantsDWAI - Driving While Ability ImpairedOMVI - Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired....

There is constant tension between parental and professional/personal roles, as when parents are working they feel guilty about not spending time with their children, and when they are with their children they often feel guilty about neglecting work, Dr. Romanoff explains. This article explores some of the causes and characteristics of parent guilt, as well as some coping strategies that may be helpful. Characteristics of Parent Guilt Dr. Romanoff describes some of the characteristics of parent guilt:...

For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. If you’re lucky, it’s another disabled person asking about what kind of equipment you’re using. More often, it’s a non-disabled person offering you sympathy, asking an inappropriate question, or saying something like, “Good for you, if I had a life like yours, I’d kill myself.” The awful truth is that disabled people often do choose to end their lives. Recent research from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that disabled people studied were more likely to have suicidal ideation, make plans, and act on those thoughts....

People dealing with mental health issues are seeking help and treatment. New clinical guidelines may provide an answer—in the form of plants and natural supplements. According to a recent study, supplements made from natural nutrient-based products, which are nutraceuticals, and natural plant-based products, called phytoceuticals, have been effective in helping to treat mental health conditions. “The study shines a spotlight on the fact that there is strong evidence for use of several of these supplements as treatment tools for conditions that might otherwise be difficult to treat,” explains David A....

Discover which decision-making mistakes and obstacles might be influencing the choices you make each and every day. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Heuristics Decision-making problems are often the result of relying too heavily on mental shortcuts that have worked in the past. A heuristic is a sort of mental shortcut or rule of thumb that we utilize when making a judgment or decision. These heuristics help to lighten the mental load when we make choices, but they can also lead to errors....