There’s a laundry list of celebrities, like Tiger Woods, Michael Douglas and Kanye West to name a few, that have claimed an addiction to sex in the past several years. This put sex addiction, which is defined as sexual thoughts, urges, or behaviors that appear […]
Category: Dual Diagnosis
Why is There a Stigma About Mental Illness?
There’s no denying that society is more aware of mental illness today than in years past. With high-profile celebrities, such as Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mel Gibson or Brooke Shields, speaking out about their disorders, mental health issues are getting a lot more press. In 2012, a […]
Dysthymic Disorder: When Was Your Last Good Day?
From time to time, everyone has a bad day. Life is stressful. With the amount of responsibility heaped on Americans, both in our professional and personal lives, who wouldn’t feel sad and tired on occasion? This mood is fleeting for some people. It passes in […]
Depressing Facts About Depression Numbers in America
Chances are high that if you live in America you know somebody that lives with Depression on a daily basis. It could be a friend, family member, or you might even be depressed yourself. Recent statistics show that more than 18 million Americans have a […]
The Suicide Rate for Young Adults has Tripled Since the 1950s
The teenage and young adult years have increasingly become a very stressful time. Up until about 50 years ago, high school was considered by many to be the best years of life, unsurpassed except for those fortunate enough to attend college. But today, the suicide […]
10 Films About Mental Illness
One out of every four adults over the age of 18 in the United States suffers from mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This is an estimated 57.7 million people, making mental disorders the leading cause of disability in America. It’s […]
Co-Occurring Disorders and Treatment
Commonly known as dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorders are conditions in which a patient suffers from an addiction and a psychiatric disorder at the same time, for example, alcoholism and depression existing simultaneously. The 2011 USA National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that […]
TMS Therapy Study Confirms Long Term Effectiveness
Dr. A. Mohammad have been at the forefront of TMS Therapy (TransCranial Magnetic Stimulation) since the FDA approved the system to treat patients with Major Depressive Disorder. The treatment is performed through TMS, which is a pulse magnetic field produced using precision pulse Technology that […]
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
As drug abusers and alcoholics in the USA continue to increase, only a few rehabilitation centers and facilities offer science and evidence-based treatment to help with drug and alcohol addiction. Most people struggling with addiction have an underlying psychological issue that fuels their abuse of […]