I have never been that person who had a lot of friends but I do like to have a couple of close friends in town that I can do things with or vent to when things get tough. In the last 20 years I have not had that and at first it did not bother […]
Mental Health and Aging The United States Surgeon General reported that while most older adults enjoy good mental health, nearly 30% of those 55 and older experience mental disorders that are not part of the normal aging. The following are some of the most common disorders: Dementia Depression Anxiety The statistics on mental illness in
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)(also known as Social Phobia) is an Anxiety Disorder described as an overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in normal social situations. People with SAD have an intense and chronic fear of being judged by others and of being humiliated by their own actions. Can SAD be dangerous? To a certain degree, yes.
In men, depression can be a serious yet treatable condition. Around six million men suffer from depression each year. Symptoms of depression: Changes in appetite that result in weight losses or gains unrelated to dieting, restlessness or irritability, feelings of worthlessness and difficulty concentrating, or making decisions or thoughts of death or suicide or attempts at suicide.
Autism Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests itself in children. Traits of autism include delayed language development, hindered social skills, persistent fixation of physical objects, and overall problems with communication. Asperger’s is a sub-category of autism. Postpartum Depression Postpartum Depression affects women who have just given birth. it can range from moderate to severe.
Bullying and Mental Health Children that experience bullying may experience serious emotional and mental disabilities. Bullying may interfere with social development, and self-esteem. Children who have been bullied are also at increased risk for problems with anxiety and depression. What can I do as a parent? Help your child to understand what bullying is and
Scientific studies have repeatedly shown that stress can in fact contribute to mental illnesses. Job related stress can affect you emotionally and mentally. Luckily, there are steps that you can take to limit stress. Get enough sleep. Not only can stress and worry cause a lack of sleep but, it can also leave you vulnerable to
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems today. While medications can be effective in helping you feel better, there are other things that you can do to ease depression. Do not sleep too often. Staying in bed or taking naps throughout the day will only worsen depression and make it much harder
Don is a Money Follows the Person (MFP), a person with Cerebral Palsy. He was in the nursing home for 7 months before returning home. In his home, he was no longer able to use the walk-in bathtub. He was receiving only sponge baths for roughly 4 months until MFP connected him with Community Action.
I met Ted through a Dakota Center for Independent Living computer/cell phone workshop held at the Bismarck Senior Center on March 23, 2017. Ted showed up with a laptop. When I asked him what he wanted to learn on his laptop, he said, “I don’t know. My son sent this to me and I haven’t
