More people will be affected by depression than any other ailment worldwide
The World Health Organization predicts that in the next 20 years more people will be affected by depression than any other cause of ill health worldwide, and it will represent the biggest burden on society. Depression symptoms include lack of pleasure in anything, difficulty making decisions, poor eating (often over eating),...
Virtual Substance Abuse Treatment Intake
As counseling begins to join with medicine in the provision of online and distance services, we are seeing the launch of Instant Access. This program is designed to serve as an intermediary for persons needing to rapidly enter treatment who would otherwise be on a wait list. It provides an assessment, by phone, within 48 hours....
Anorexia Overview
What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is a serious, chronic, and potentially life-threatening eating disorder defined by a refusal to maintain minimal body weight within 15 percent of an individual’s normal weight. Other essential features of this disorder include an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body...
