Addiction can take many forms (Drug addiction, alcoholism, pain medication addiction). People often self-medicate with chemically addictive substances. They also engage in behaviors such as gaming, gambling, and sex addiction (more accurately called compulsive sexual behaviors) to help themselves feel better if only for a short time. Some medications ensure successful addiction recovery. Addiction takes
Read MoreMen’s Psychiatry
What is Men’s Psychiatry? Is that a thing? Once upon a time, most men wouldn’t dare visit a psychiatrist. Better to suck it up and have a drink. Many of those same men have come to realize that strategy stops working. They may bounce from one vice to another trying to fill the void. A void that they cannot
Read MoreSexual Health: That was it? AKA Premature Ejaculation
Do you rush to smudgement, finish first in the 1 peter dash, and serve hasty pudding? Does your sperm red-light on the prostate dragstrip? Do you drop your coins in front of the slot machine, open presents on Christmas eve, activate the sprinkler during the national anthem, or sell your wine before its time? All
Read MoreDelayed Ejaculation: Longer lasting is not always better
Overview Delayed ejaculation — formerly known as retarded ejaculation — is a condition in which it seems like an extended period of sexual stimulation is required for orgasm (climax) and ejaculation. Treating delayed ejaculation depends on the underlying cause (chronic health conditions, surgeries, and medications). It is only a problem if it is distressing to
Read MoreHow to reopen in the wake of Covid 19
Since the hospital admissions of COVID 19 declining each day, and the ICU census continues to decline. Hospitals have demonstrated their ability to scale up: I propose the following path to reopening for business: Healthcare going forward and reopening after COVID 19: Just as most healthcare institutions require their healthcare providers to be trained in
Read MoreHow the Addiction You Think You Have Under Control Is Really Affecting You
Addiction refers to a condition in which you are dependent on a particular activity, substance, or thing. When you are addicted to something, you have a strong dependency, craving, or compulsion to get or do that thing. This can be an overpowering compulsion that takes over other aspects of your life. Many times, people use
Read MoreCommon Types of Dementia
Several illnesses are types of dementia. There is no cure for these neurodegenerative disorders, but there are treatments to help alleviate the symptoms and slow down the damage. Home-based healthcare is the best mode of memory care so you can continue enjoying living in your own home. Dementia is a brain disorder that occurs when
Read MoreHow Psychotherapy Effectively Relieves Stress
Modern life can be stressful, and even more so in Manhattan. Financial obligations and balancing a demanding job with family responsibilities and commitments can take their toll and leave us little time to care for our well-being. That’s where psychotherapy can help. Also known as talk therapy, psychotherapy can be an effective way to deal
Read MoreWhat Causes Children’s Mental Health Issues?
Children’s Mental Health is crucial. Healthy children reach emotional and developmental milestones essential for a well-rounded and happy life. These children can successfully utilize appropriate social skills and healthy coping behaviors when faced with life’s inevitable problems. When a challenge arises, what does your child do? Does he or she shirk from it, turn to
Read MoreWhat Are the Signs of Mental Illness in Children?
Children of all ages, just like adults, can develop mental illness. Due to their severe or unusual moods and reactions, they are misconstrued as normal sadness or temper tantrums, and that they will just grow out of it. It can indeed be a challenge to distinguish signs of mental illness in children from normal childhood
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