Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Law
Share List Mesothelioma occurs when a person continually inhales asbestos fibers. Those fibers begin to concentrate in the lungs, heart, and abdomen, creating serious health problems — the most deadly of which is a malignant tumor, mesothelioma. If you know you’ve been exposed to asbestos over an extended period of time and you’re beginning to […]
Share List People have a difficult time understanding disorders or diseases that attack the mind. These include: depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, and eating disorders. Eating disorders can impact mood and emotional well-being. They can also greatly change a person’s eating behaviors. In conjunction with one another, these issues can cause a big change in a […]
Share List Antidepressants are drugs used for the treatment of depression, as well as other conditions. Because each type of antidepressant works a little differently and has its own list of potential side effects, finding the right fit for each individual can be complicated. Types of Antidepressants Depression is associated with certain brain chemicals called […]
Share List The simple answer to “Is substance abuse a type of mental disorder?” is “yes”. However, the way in which substance abuse fits into mental health classifications is complex and has been the subject of decades of research and discussion. The most current version of the American Psychiatric Association’s “bible” on the names, symptoms […]
Share List Schizophrenia is a very complex condition, which may help explain why there are so many misconceptions. The word, itself, comes from the Greek “schizo”, meaning split and “phren”, meaning mind, but schizophrenia is not the same as split personality or multiple-personality. Contrary to popular perception, most people with schizophrenia are not violent, do […]
Share List Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as combat, assault, physical or sexual abuse, a natural disaster or some other form of trauma. PTSD has nothing to do with weakness or character flaws, and, whether the event is an […]
Share List How is postpartum depression different from baby blues? Pregnancy can certainly be more difficult for some than others, but nearly all share the same light at the end of the tunnel; the anticipated joy of bringing their new baby home. Unfortunately, reality immediately steps in, and, even for those with a strong support […]
Share List Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a chronic mental health condition for people who have an inordinate fear of being scrutinized or judged by others. It is not unusual to feel nervous in some social situations, like going on a date or to a party. Nor is it uncommon to have […]
Share List What is Depression? “Depression is the most unpleasant thing I have ever experienced. It is that absence of being able to envisage that you will ever be cheerful again. The absence of hope. That very deadened feeling which is so very different from feeling sad. Sad hurts but it’s a healthy feeling. It […]