Mental health disorders are common conditions, affecting an estimated 54 million Americans each year. Mental health conditions can cause frequent stress and can be both emotionally and physically trying. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health concerns, know that you are not alone ...
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One common cause of psychotic episodes is an underlying mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, or schizoaffective disorder. These illnesses usually can be treated effectively with a wide range of anti-psychotic medications. Unfortunately, many people who experience ...
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any existing clots. An externaldefibrillatormay be used to send a high-intensity electrical shock directly to the atria to get them back into a normal rhythm. Once the patient is stabilized, a series of imaging tests and electrocardiograms are taken to look for the underlying cause of the ...
In 2020, an estimated 21 million, or 8.4 percent, of adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, making it one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. What’s more, a ...
Healthcare providers use the x-ray to look for signs of infection, such as pneumonia, that could be causing your AMS. A CT scan is also called a CAT scan. An x-ray machine uses a computer to take pictures of your head. The pictures may show a tumor, swelling, or bleeding on the ...
An Ethical Analysis Abstract The use of coercion within mental healthcare raises many ethically relevant questions. These include the analytical question about which actions amount to coercion, and the normative question whether and in which situations the use of coercion is justified. This chapter aim...
Short-term health insurance is an affordable, flexible option for those needing immediate, temporary coverage. However, it comes with significant limitations, including exclusions for pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits. Before enrolling, consider your healthcare needs, state regulations,...
How people in long-term recovery (clinical and personal) in first-episode psychosis (schizophrenia and bipolar spectrum disorders) experience the mental health and welfare services they interact with is not frequently studied but has significant implications. We therefore aimed to explore which aspects ...