Health Happenings
Health Happenings
Kidney Smart — Piedmont Newnan Hospital and a local dialysis group hold Kidney Smart classes monthly second Wednesdays at Piedmont Newnan, Poplar Road, at 4:30 p.m. The one-hour class is free including materials. Fourth shift/ professional shift …… Continue reading
The Dangerous Myth That Only White Women Get Eating Disorders
The Dangerous Myth That Only White Women Get Eating Disorders
“When eating disorders were first being recognized, people seeking treatment were young, white girls, so the belief developed early that nobody else suffers from them,” says Gayle Brooks, vice president… Continue reading
Raul Pacheco’s Visit to California Rehab Center in Norco
Raul Pacheco’s visit to California Rehab Center in Norco — Jail Guitar Doors visit to the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco with Wayne Kramer and Raul Pacheco. (audio from BBC Radio) Article in the L.A. Times…
Neuroscience Firm Partners with… Continue reading
Hazelden, Treating Addiction and Transforming Lives
Hazelden, Treating Addiction and Transforming Lives — Hazelden is the national leader in alcoholism treatment and drug addiction treatment services. Hazelden CEO, Mark Mishek, describes their treatment philosoph…
Hazelden-Betty Ford Center Psychologist Tapped to Lead Colorado Treatment …
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Live-in Depression Centers ?
Question by Bronwyn: Live-In Depression Centers ?
I’m 15 years old, and have been depressed for a little over a year now.
Iv’e saw a therapist for awhile but there was no progress.
I… Continue reading
Evolutionary Cognitive Therapy Versus Standard Cognitive Therapy for …
Evolutionary cognitive therapy versus standard cognitive therapy for …
Recent insights from evolutionary psychology suggest that, in addition to targeting the proximal causes of depression (for example, targeting dysfunctional beliefs by cognitive behavioral therapy), the distal or evolutionary causes (for… Continue reading
Eating Disorders Among Teenagers
Eating Disorders Among Teenagers
As parents, caretakers, school teachers and all those taking care of children, especially teenagers, it is very important to understand the various facts related to eating disorders and help the young generation move out of it.… Continue reading
Understanding Eating Disorders and Their Treatment
Understanding Eating Disorders and their Treatment —
Demi Lovato rants about Lady Gaga's SXSW vomit performance
Lovato pegged the "Applause" singer's performance as glamorization of eating disorders after performance artist Millie Brown forced herself to vomit on Gaga, 27, onstage… Continue reading
What’s the Treatment to Heroin Addiction?
Question by jane: What’s the treatment to heroin addiction?
I’m addicted to heroin. The first time I tried using heroin was the night I discovered my boyfriend cheating on me. I was heartbroken and devastated. One of my classmates, Mike,… Continue reading
Loss of Funding for Drug Treatment 'Beyond Belief'
Loss of funding for drug treatment 'beyond belief'
With the shift to the Affordable Care Act, thousands of patients getting treatment for addiction to heroin, meth, cocaine, alcohol and other drugs under a combination of federal and state payments have… Continue reading