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Children/ mental health

Posted by kelli62579 to Mental Health, Sep 8, 2009 4:31pm

I would like to se childhood disorders discussed. Mainly mental health and Bi polar disorder. My son was diganosised last year at 5years old with Bi polar disorder and would love to hear more about it.

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Schizophrenia

Posted by Drogon to Mental Health, Sep 8, 2009 3:51pm

Could you please do a segment on schizophrenia in children and adults and take away the stigma of mental illness. Most people on modern medications can live a reasonable and productive life. Hollywood movies have made this a feared illness with people running around like maniacs. Please have s...

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living with closed head injury

Posted by robleider to Mental Health, Sep 8, 2009 7:48am

nature of TBI/closed head injury
when TBI goes undetected
finding the right support team
compensatory techniques
living as "normal" as possible

I am a 23 year true survivor despite multiple deficits, from left frontal lobe tbi
in 1986, 2005 &...

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Diagnosing/treating dementia

Posted by lyoungm to Mental Health, Sep 7, 2009 8:59pm

You notice that your aging parent tells you the same thing over and over again or has done something odd like garden in the yard naked. How do you know when your loved one's recent odd behavior or forgetfulness is due to senility, Alzheimers, or just common signs of old age? This show would fo...

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Eating Disorders

Posted by melissaw72 to Mental Health, Sep 7, 2009 1:37am

It affects everyone from pre-teen to adults, and it can be fatal. Also have lasting consequences if developed, especially in the young. Bones more likely to break later in life, with bulimia teeth can rot (major dental issues), organ failure, unbalanced electrolytes which can cause a lot of ...

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Panic Attacks

Posted by brendahayes to Mental Health, Sep 5, 2009 9:55pm

I have panic attacks and it involves anything I don't have control over and I don't know what to do.I've had it as long as I can remember and I'm 51,every thing I'm about to tell you sounds crazy and I know it,but I don't have any control over it. I couldn't have but 1 child and I was so happy...