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For many people, the facts about alcoholism are not clear. What is alcoholism, exactly? How does it differ from alcohol abuse? When should a person seek help for a problem related to his or her drinking?

Q. What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?A. ADHD refers to a family of related chronic neurobiological disorders that interfere with an individual's capacity to regulate activity level (hyperactivity), inhibit behavior...

In modern society, most of us can't avoid stress. But we can learn to behave in ways that lessen its effects. Researchers have identified a number of factors that affect one's vulnerability to stress - among them are eating and sleeping...

Anxiety disorders, as a group, are the most common mental illness in America. More than 19 million American adults are affected by these debilitating illnesses each year. Children and adolescents can also develop anxiety disorders.

Their Stories People with mental illnesses often come into contact with the criminal justice system. • Steven, 28, has bipolar disorder. He can maintain a normal family life and a job as a landscaper.

I am pleased to issue the first-ever Surgeon General's Report on MentalHealth. In doing so, I am alerting the American people that mental illness is a critical public health problem that must be addressed immediately.

525,600 minutes and 531,000 suicide attempts per year in the US . 21% of 12 year olds are sexually experienced. Among high school students 27% smoke cigarettes, 36% were passengers with an intoxicated driver, 1/3 were drunk in the last month, 26%...

I bet you are saying can the nervous system be any kind of map. It is actually quite simple and complex at the same time. Let me see if I can help you understand this animal, we call the nervous system.

Someone who is experiencing mental health difficulties is usually able to live a successful full life, particuarly if they are receiving help to manage their illness.

I think, often during January, the beginning of the new year, it is easy for us to get caught up in the DOING, and forget to BE. I know that I often get busy planning for the year and DOING my goals All in all, January can end up including a lot of...