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Straight, No Chaser: The Spectrum and Specter of Autism
Autism. Small word. Big effects on families. Previously, we discussed the scope and recent explosion of autism diagnoses. Here we delve into the disorders. Autism spectrum disorder
Straight, No Chaser: The Rapid Explosion of Autism Diagnoses – A Good or Bad Thing?
Sometimes it’s really good to be a physician. I can recall two instances in which poorly qualified, non-physician professionals tried to label my children with specific diagnoses
Domestic Violence: How to Get Out of an Abusive Situation
Remember: You are not to blame, and you need not face domestic violence alone. This is the third in a three-part series on domestic violence. The first post focused on the scope
Straight, No Chaser: Focus on Domestic Violence
Are you concerned about domestic violence? You are not alone. Domestic violence occurs in every culture and society. It occurs in all age groups and in men and women. It occurs in
Psychiatric Patients Wait
This graph is worth a billion words. What I’d like to point to is that care of psychiatric patients is just one of the factors that adds to U.S. emergency rooms’ realit
Straight No Chaser: Your Stress Management Plan
The path to “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” isn’t as simple as the song suggests, but if the song had a heart, it would be in the right place. Today’s contribution to your New Ye
Straight, No Chaser: Pass The Stress Test
Let’s agree not to go into the New Year filled with last year’s tension or without a plan to avoid new stress. In fact, let’s take this time to lay the groundwork for one now
Straight, No Chaser: The Intersection of Health and Happiness, aka Merry Christmas!
Today is Christmas, and we want to celebrate the best parts of you! Even better, do that for yourself and allow that to translate into better health. We have previously discusse
Straight, No Chaser: Do You Take Antidepressants? Learn About the "Black Box" Warning Label.
It’s important to note that most recent group of antidepressants known as SSRIs are a marked leap forward in safety from their predecessors. Even still, they retain undesired
Straight, No Chaser: Mass Trauma, Community Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This is the fourth in a series on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For an introduction to PTSD, including signs, symptoms and those at risk, click here. For a discussion of t
Straight, No Chaser: The Effects of PTSD on Children
This is part of a series on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For a review of PTSD signs, symptoms and those at risk, click here. For a review of PTSD diagnosis and treatment
Straight, No Chaser: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment
For a review of PTSD signs, symptoms and those at risk, click here. Not every traumatized person develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In those that do, symptoms typica
Straight, No Chaser: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Signs, Symptoms and Those at Risk
I deal with disease and death everyday as an Emergency Physician, and it’s dehumanizing on many levels. Imaging having to pronounce someone dead despite giving your version o
Straight, No Chaser: The Holiday Blues – Tips to Deal with Depression and Stress This Time of Year
I don’t mean to bring anyone down during what is supposed to be the ‘most wonderful time of the year’, but in reality there are many people hurting. For some, life’s traged
Straight, No Chaser: When Eating Goes Wrong, Part II – Bulimia
If you read Part I of this conversation on eating disorders (anorexia nervosa), you will recall that eating disorders are a mix of an abnormal body image combined with abnormal be
Straight, No Chaser: When Eating Goes Wrong, Part I – Anorexia
Our society doesn’t do the job it should in promoting a normal image of health. The typically promoted American ideal of beauty sets standards that lead many to pursue unreal
I just got prescribed an antidepressant. About what should I be concerned?
For the answer to this concern, let’s go straight to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) site, which roughly states the following: Antidepressants are safe and pop
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "What are psychosocial disorders?"
Our latest reader submission strikes at the heart of the age-old concern about the relationship between our environment and our mind. It is important to appreciate that ment
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From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "What is Roid Rage?"
Excessive anabolic (muscle-building) steroid use has many well-known side effects, but one of particular interest is the development of behavioral changes. ‘Roid rage’
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: Are there herbal therapies for anxiety disorder?
Yes. Two herbal treatments for anxiety disorders that I’ll mention now include kava kava (also called kava) and valerian. Kava has been used to relieve anxiety and improve sl
