http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:27:50 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/child-dcd.php Psychological Disorders Diagnosing Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) - Difficulty copying from the board in class? It could be Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:12:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/child-dcd.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/stress-relief.php Psychological Disorders Stress Relief for the Holidays: Three Conscious Calm Tips from Dr. Laura Maciuika. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:34:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/stress-relief.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/increases.php Psychological Disorders The prevalence of self-reported mental health disabilities increased in the U.S. among non-elderly adults during the last decade, according to a study by Ramin Mojtabai, MD, PhD, of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:02:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/increases.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/work-stress.php Psychological Disorders Concordia study finds visits to doctors has risen 26 percent among workers in high stress jobs. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:26:07 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/work-stress.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/improving.php Psychological Disorders Mental health experts are calling for a greater world focus on improving access to care and treatment for mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders, as well as increasing discoveries in research that will enable this goal to be met. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:43:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/improving.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/project-skip.php Autism Information On-Line Screening for Autism and Mental Health Issues Provides Parents With Immediate Results. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:02:33 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/neurology/autism/project-skip.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/orthopaedic-trauma.php Psychological Disorders Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Common Following Significant Orthopaedic Trauma - Recognizing early signs is critical to effective treatment. Mon, 09 May 2011 10:49:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/orthopaedic-trauma.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/dcd.php Psychological Disorders Clumsy Kids Who Don't "Grow Out of It" - TAU defines new parameters for studying and treating Developmental Coordination Disorder. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:10:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/dcd.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/mild-stress.php Psychological Disorders Psychological distress and risk of long term disability: population based longitudinal study. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:13:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/mild-stress.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/struggle.php Psychological Disorders People with mental health disabilities many times find themselves with no source of income, no home, no transportation, and no way to get to the services they need. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:48:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/struggle.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/second-opinion.php Psychological Disorders As he struggled for decades with a depression that often left him despondent, Eric Wilson never thought to get a second opinion. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:27:10 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/second-opinion.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/susceptibility.php Psychological Disorders Scientists identify susceptibility factor for bipolar disorder... Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:02:08 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/susceptibility.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/ptsd-damage.php Psychological Disorders Which symptoms of PTSD do the most damage? PTSD sufferers would give up an average of 13 years of life to be without the disorder - but may not realize that some symptoms don't affect happiness. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:59:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/ptsd-damage.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/piccolo.php Psychological Disorders A new clue to the genetics of bipolar disorder: Piccolo - Philadelphia, PA, 23 February 2011 - Understanding the genetics of bipolar disorder could lead to new treatments, but identifying specific genetic variations associated with this disorder has been challenging. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:45:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/piccolo.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/winter-sads.php Psychological Disorders Beating the Winter Blues - Winter's chill, dark days, devoid of sunshine can send the best of us spiraling into a bad case of the blues. Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:41:27 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/winter-sads.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/depression-disability-benefits.php Psychological Disorders About 19 million Americans live with major Depression. Major depression can be debilitating and require medication, therapy, and treatment. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:31:37 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/depression-disability-benefits.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/stress.php Psychological Disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect soldiers after combat or ordinary people who have undergone harrowing experiences. Of course, feelings of anxiety are normal and even desirable – they are part of what helps us survive in a world of real threats. But no less crucial is the return to normal – the slowing of the heartbeat and relaxation of tension – after the threat has passed. People who have a hard time "turning off" their stress response are candidates for post-traumatic stress syndrome, as well as anorexia, anxiety disorders and depression. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:42:29 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/stress.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/mental-health-treatment.php Psychological Disorders Few Americans Aware of Law Broadening Access to Mental Health Treatment - APA survey reveals nearly 90 percent of Americans have never heard of mental health parity or law. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:17:42 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/mental-health-treatment.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/winter.php Psychological Disorders Supporting Your Immune System Is Crucial to Fighting Seasonal Fatigue. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:14:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/winter.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/psychological/healthy-mind.php Psychological Disorders www.HelpYourselfHelpOthers.org offers free, anonymous mental health screenings to stay healthy in 2011. 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