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abnormal grieving |
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- Abnormal grieving occurs when the normally painful emotional reaction is prolonged, delayed, or otherwise unresolved. It is considered abnormal for a person not to grieve at all after a major loss. Grief is also considered abnormal when it is accompanied by thoughts of suicide or psychotic symptoms like a loss of contact with reality. |
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Food for Thought - ADHD and Nutrition |
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Food for Thought - ADHD and Nutrition - More than one-third of all children in Australia suffer from a disorder that could be rectified by a diet low in sugar and junk food. Wendy Champagne explores the good food guide for controlling... |
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colic in infants |
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- Colic is a condition that affects some newborn infants. Colic causes intense crying and fussing for which there is no obvious cause. |
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chronic pain |
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- Chronic pain can be described as pain that lasts long enough, or is intense enough, to affect a person's normal activities and well-being. It may continue over a long period of time or come and go. Any area of the body can be affected. |
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crying in infancy |
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- Infants may cry for many reasons ranging from serious health problems to being hungry. |
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dyspareunia |
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- Dyspareunia is pain in or at the entrance of the vagina when the penis is inserted during sexual intercourse. |
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drowsiness |
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- Drowsiness is a state of decreased awareness or alertness associated with a desire or tendency to fall asleep. |
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malaise |
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- Malaise is a general feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness. |
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fatigue |
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- Fatigue is a condition in which a person becomes weary or exhausted. It is usually caused by overdoing some physical activity. It can also occur after a long period of mental stress. In some cases, it may occur for no clear reason. |
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massage therapy |
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- Massage therapy manipulates the soft tissues of the body to normalise the tissue. The massage therapist uses a systematic application of pressure and movement on the soft tissues of the body. Massage therapy is used: to reduce stress and pain to aid recovery from medical or surgical procedures to provide relaxation to soothe tired and sore muscles to increase circulation of blood and flow of lymph in the bodyMassage is often recommended as part of a treatment plan for sports injuries, repetitive stress disorders, chronic pain, and anxiety. |
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relaxation therapy |
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transient tic disorder |
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sexual dysfunction in women |
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panic disorder |
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post-traumatic stress disorder |
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seasonal affective disorder |
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sleep walking disorder |
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postpartum depression |
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stress |
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- Stress is any factor in a person's life that causes change. It can include emotional, physical, social or economic pressures. |
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respite care |
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- Respite care is short-term, temporary care provided to people with severe disabilities, chronic illnesses, or terminal illnesses. It is designed to give families a break from the stress of daily caregiving. Respite care can be for a few hours, overnight, or for days. The amount of care can change with the needs of the family and/or the ill or disabled person. |
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Talk to Your Family Physician About Talking With Your Children About Tough Subjects |
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Talk to Your Family Physician About Talking With Your Children About Tough Subjects - October 25, 1999 - Kansas City, Mo. - Sex. Alcohol. Other Drugs. Harassment. Eating disorders. Violence. Abuse. These are some of the toughest topics... |
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stress and Aged |
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- Stress is the wear and tear on the body caused by constant adjustment to an individual's changing environment. Anything that causes change in our life causes stress. There are many changes going on in the lives of the elderly. |
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stress and men |
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- Stress is the "wear and tear" the body goes through as it adjusts to the constantly changing environment. Anything that causes change in a person's life causes stress. Stress can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Acute stress is the reaction to an immediate threat. This is commonly known as the "fight or flight" response. The threat can be any situation that is seen as a danger. Common short-term stressors include: noise crowding being isolated from others illness hunger danger infection Imagining a threat or remembering a dangerous event can also evoke a stress response. Modern life frequently results in ongoing stressful situations. These may include: difficult work or personal situations loneliness financial worries the recent death of a family member or loved one a move to a new home or change in job physical illness, especially long-term conditions difficulty sleeping or inability to obtain enough sleepWhat is the information for this topic? |
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Useful Links |
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Lifting the Fog on Depression - SANE Australia - Including Helpline Online |
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separation anxiety |
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- Separation anxiety in childhood is the anxiety that goes along with the fear of being separated from parents or parent figures. |
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stress and children |
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- Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies go through as we adjust to our constantly changing environment. Anything that causes change in our lives causes stress. Stress can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Acute stress is the reaction to an immediate threat. This is commonly known as the fight-or-flight response. The threat can be any situation that is perceived, even subconsciously, as a danger. |
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psychotherapy |
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- Psychotherapy is a treatment that tries to eliminate or control mental symptoms through talking. It is a relationship between a therapist and a client. Different types of therapy are used. Each is based on different principles, structure, and methods. The therapist may be a psychiatrist, GP, psychologist, social worker, nurse, or other counsellor. |
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stress and women |
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- Stress is the "wear and tear" the body goes through as it adjusts to the constantly changing environment. Anything that causes change in a person's life causes stress. |
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stress in adolescents |
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- Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies go through as we adjust to our constantly changing environment. Anything that causes change in our lives causes stress. |
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