Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s In a Name? What Is Integrative Medicine? Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathyis another branch of the health sciences that uses both alternative and conventional medical treatments, with the emphasis on natural remedies that support the body’s own...
Introduction This entry reviews theory and research on promoting mental health in adulthood through a focus on promoting subjective well-being and happiness, rather than preventing mental disorders. Definitions Traditional approaches to promoting mental health have focused primarily on the prevention of ...
HIV-infected patients may be at higher risk for suicidal behavior, particularly after a diagnosis of HIV disease or during progression to AIDS, as patients' health and quality of life decline.¹⁻⁴ Other patients, such as those with certain personality disorders, may be at increased risk ...
The Malawi Quick Guide to Mental Health was produced by the Scotland-Malawi Mental Health Education Project (SMMHEP) in collaboration with key stakeholders in M…
Although efforts have been made and continue to be made to reduce the rate of HIV transmission in the U.S. and globally, the rates continue to increase in the majority of countries. In the U.S., members of minority communities remain especially at risk of HIV transmission. An individual ...
We understand the critical role you play in supporting patients and communities impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. To aid your efforts, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of essential guidelines from leading medical societies published in recent years. These guidelines are designed...
Due to the strong mental health stigma, the conversation surrounding mental health is often difficult and uncomfortable to have. But it doesn’t have to be this way. After all, the first step to caring for your mental health is to talk about it. So how can you better understand your emot...
Knowing how to assess people who present with abnormal mental states is a critical component of essential medical care. TheMental Health Screening Quick Reference Guidefrom the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) AIDS Institute can help clinicians in assessing the mental health status of...
Most mental disorders have a typical onset between 12 and 25 years of age, highlighting the importance of this period for the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of mental ill-health. This perspective addresses interactions between risk and protective
When the child has emotions, try to remain calm, understand and help the child express emotions, allow it to vent properly, and guide the child to adjust the emotions . In the face of your child's emotional los...