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23 Jul Psychological Testing Now Uses Interactive Technology

Posted at 12:31h in Interesting facts about mental health, News About Psych Choices by cgallagc 0 Comments

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Psychological testing, which used to be extremely time-consuming and costly, has entered the digital age. Interactive testing via iPad is now available and is often covered by health insurance. ...

13 Nov Simple Genetic Test Helps Psychiatrists Prescribe With Less Trial-and-Error

Posted at 13:16h in Interesting facts about mental health, News About Psych Choices, Psychiatric medications by Emily Kahn-Freedman 0 Comments

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Studies have shown that when doctors used GeneSight to help guide their medication decisions, their patients were twice as likely to respond to the selected medicine. Plus, these patients saw a 70% greater improvement in their symptoms than those whose medications were chosen by the...

26 Aug The Little Pink Pill – a Cure for Your Sex Life?

Posted at 12:15h in General Health, Marriage and family life by Damani Irby 0 Comments

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The little pink pill known as Addyi, or flibanserin, was released in August 2015 and is due to be released October 17. Will it change women's lives the way Viagra changed the lives of men? Many are calling it the “female Viagra.” But is...

05 Mar Why I Take My Fish Oil Supplements

Posted at 20:44h in General Health by Damani Irby 0 Comments

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Omega-3 deficiency, according to researchers, has a direct effect on mental health disorders such as ADHD, bi-polar disorder, and depression. One way to increase Omega-3s in your diet is by taking daily supplements of fish oil or algae. A more natural alternative is to include...

31 Jan When a Spouse has ADHD

Posted at 17:56h in Marriage and family life, Mental Health Suggestions, Resources by Emily Kahn-Freedman 0 Comments

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For a couple where one partner has ADHD, the symptoms of disorganization, distractibility, poor impulse control and difficulty following through may lead to chronic resentment, anger, arguing and distress for both partners. Marriage can be a challenge, but there is hope....

19 Dec Is ADHD really a “disorder”?

Posted at 01:35h in Interesting facts about mental health by Emily Kahn-Freedman 0 Comments

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Is ADHD a disorder, or simply a set of traits that don't match well with the demands of school and work? One "treatment" may be to help match the environment better to the individual. Medications may help people focus and think before they...

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23 Jul Psychological Testing Now Uses Interactive Technology

13 Nov Simple Genetic Test Helps Psychiatrists Prescribe With Less Trial-and-Error

26 Aug The Little Pink Pill – a Cure for Your Sex Life?

05 Mar Why I Take My Fish Oil Supplements

31 Jan When a Spouse has ADHD

19 Dec Is ADHD really a “disorder”?