“Never treat a stranger” as the Canadian physician Sir William Ostler emphasizes the need of your dentist to know you before we treat you as a patient.
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A team of scientists found that blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine, a compound produced by the body which plays a role in cellular metabolism, appear to play a role. But don't rush out to the drug store for supplements.
We consistently underestimate the benefits of interacting with strangers, research suggests.
Alcohol and drug use, just for example, are much bigger risk factors for violent behavior. How does a mental illness like depression differ from a physical illness like diabetes? [...] it has similar features to other kinds of illnesses, like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and cancer. [...] it can graduate to a long-term, low-grade depression that is mostly tolerable but keeps people from functioning at their…
You'll sleep better, think more clearly, and want to have sex again. Seem unlikely? These are just three of the wins when you treat depression.
New research illuminates the value judgments we make about strangers' personality traits, based solely on the shapes of their bodies.
This organization provides mental health care to people who’ve faced violence and trauma.
Most people assume they will be better understood by close friends or their partners than by strangers. Most people are wrong.
Scientists have discovered that our brains make snap judgments about strangers’ faces before we have even consciously registered them – giving a whole new meaning to the sense of a good “first impression”.
New research now demonstrates that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) administered by respiratory nurses is not only cost effective, but also reduces symptoms of anxiety in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.
"You should talk to someone." For many of us, these are the words that begin the journey into mental health. Whether whispered in our own minds or spoken by another, there is a defining moment when we recognize we can't do it alone. We need help. But what is help? When we think of therapy, an archetype comes to mind: a quiet room, a couch or chair, someone sitting across from us occasionally asking "how does that make you feel?" Is this help…
First of all, consider not treating patients with acute sense of dental phobia, if you are certain treating very nervous patients is not for you. The following is a list of ideas that might help you find the right approach to providing treatment to patients with dental anxiety.
Research shows weak-tie relationships can be just as important as strong-tie relationships for our mental health.
When most people read the word schizophrenia they cringe, why? Well, maybe it’s gotten too much bad press in the past and families of people with the condition can be left very frightened until they…
Details and PDF Full Text of When and How to Treat Subthreshold Depression
If you have noticed abnormal cavities and swelling in your prized tomatoes, it may be catfacing fruit deformity. What is catfacing on tomatoes and how can it be treated? Read this article to learn more.
Growing up, my mom admonished me to never talk to strangers. But even as a kid, I found this odd because mom never followed her own rule — the woman
Mental health support for Arab women affected by war needs to account for cultural differences. These arts-based projects are seeing therapeutic results.
Dental fillings have changed significantly over the years, and methods for treating damaged teeth keep improving with new technology. With these exciting changes now commonplace, a dentist can work with your needs and concerns to find the perfect procedure for your smile and comfort.
In treating stress, psychophysiology goes way beyond your brain.