What is Sexual Dysfunction? Sexual dysfunction is when an individual experiences problems in the sexual response cycle which prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction in sexual activity. Sexual dysfunction can affect men and women. The phases of the sexual response cycle include: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. There are 4 types of sexual [...]
Do You Have a Sleep Problem? Sleep is a vital part of life. It helps people with focusing, concentration, and critical thinking. When something happens to an individual’s sleep schedule, it can throw off their whole day. Many people in the world suffer from sleep disorders. These disorders can be detrimental to an individual’s everyday [...]
What is Stress and How to Recognize That You Need Help Simply, stress is a set of physical reactions to a psychological event. The physical reactions to stress include an increase in blood pressure, blood sugar level, heart rate, and adrenalin. Of course in times of true external danger (e.g., being attacked by a mugger), [...]
Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs and Keys to Prevention American Behavioral Clinics is focused on the prevention of suicide. We use techniques to help individuals who are fighting against suicidal urges. We offer help to adults and adolescents. Preventing Suicide Warning signs aren't always obvious. Often it is trying to keep your suicidal thoughts and feelings [...]
Summer Affecting Your Mental Health? If you find yourself struggling with your mental health in the summer, you’re not alone. Many people know about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), associating it mostly with an increase of depressive symptoms in the winter. People who suffer from SAD in the winter may sleep more (hypersomnia), withdraw socially, overeat, [...]
Back to School Prep for ADHD Children The back to school season can be a hectic, stressful time for any family with children. For families with ADHD children, there is a lot more anxiety added. During the summer months, many parents choose to give children time away from medication therapy, often only maintaining behavioral health [...]
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The holidays are ideal for spending time with family and friends and are seen as a joyous time of year. However, anxiety and depression are also especially common during the holidays, since planning trips, buying gifts and hosting get-togethers can be significantly stressful. Here are some ways to keep your mental health intact as [...]
When a patient suspects he or she may have clinical depression and require treatment, a common first step is to see the family doctor. After all, mental health is a very personal subject, and most people don't want to receive depression treatment from a complete stranger! Another common issue is that patients associate the word [...]
While the Winter is often associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a good bit of literature on SAD neglects to mention that SAD can occur in any season, including Spring. Depression in Spring is often exacerbated by environmental factors, such as excessive pollen in the air for those who are allergic. Here's what you need [...]
