health issues

Can Eating Disorders and Depression Be Genetic?

Question by KIMBERLY S: Can eating disorders and depression be genetic?
I’m making a family tree for my health class, and I need to know if I could include eating disorders, and depression as some of the health issues in… Continue reading

Depression, Anxiety, Diet & Life Style, Christine Marquette, Nutrition & Fitness

Depression, Anxiety, Diet & Life Style, Christine Marquette, Nutrition & Fitness
Depression, Anxiety, Diet & Life Style, Christine Marquette, Nutrition & Fitness How does diet and life style affect mental health issues such as depression …


 

 

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Why Your Health Insurance Premium Could Increase Under the Affordable Care Act

Why your health insurance premium could increase under the Affordable Care Act
Mental health services and addiction treatment – Inpatient and outpatient care provided to evaluate, diagnose and treat a mental health condition or substance abuse disorder (note: some plans… Continue reading

41+1 Weeks Pregnant – Maternal Mental Health Appt (Antenatal Depression)

41+1 Weeks Pregnant – Maternal Mental Health Appt (Antenatal Depression)
An update on todays Mental Health appointment and what they are going to do to help me out once bubs is here…and also some more early labour signs from the…… Continue reading

Canines Can Suffer From Anxiety and Depression According to Veterinary Specialist

Canines can suffer from anxiety and depression according to veterinary specialist
Behavioural therapy and medication are required to treat anxiety, depression and other illnesses in the minds of man's best friend. Animal behaviour specialist Dr Gabrielle Carter said dogs who… Continue reading

Obamacare Should Help Those With Mental Health Issues

Obamacare should help those with mental health issues
In addition, "parity has been written into the law so mental health coverage ostensibly should be much easier to access," said Susan Lindau, a licensed clinical social worker and associate adjunct professor… Continue reading

Monday, Oct. 21: Readers Call for More Support for Mental Health

Monday, Oct. 21: Readers call for more support for mental health
People need support without the fear of forced psychiatric treatment as a condition of disability benefits or housing. Sadly, a significant portion of the Vancouver homeless population are denied… Continue reading

New Mothers Are Developing Depression Because They Feel Under Pressure to Do

New mothers are developing depression because they feel under pressure to do
'Mental health problems in pregnancy can have consequences for both mother and baby, and we need to create both a society and a health care system where… Continue reading

BEAM: It's a Barbie World

BEAM: It's a Barbie world
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, between 40 percent and 60 percent of children ages 6 through 12 are worried about their weight. Even more alarming, a 2012 study released by the Keep it… Continue reading

Portlethen Pupils Learn About Eating Disorders

Portlethen pupils learn about eating disorders
Dr Jane Morris, consultant psychiatrist at The Eden Unit inpatient facility for eating disorders, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen, is chairing the event and said teachers can play a leading role in helping identifying these… Continue reading