Psychological diseases are mainly two types –Neurosis and Psychosis. Now, the most frequently used word is psychosis. But many of us do no t know the actual meaning of it.There are number of misconceptions and false beliefs attached to it The main symptom of psychosis is not able to recognize the facts and [...]
Schizophrenia patients are at heart attack risk
October 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
People with schizophrenia are at double risk of heart attack than normal people. According to Harvard Mental Health Centre November newsletter, Heart diseases cause double the number of deaths in Schizophrenics. Schizophrenia symptoms: 1. Disorganised thinking. 2. Auditory hallucinations. 3. Delusions. 4. Patient may remain mute and exhibit purposeless [...]
World Mental Health Day – October 10
October 3, 2007 By Leave a Comment
World Mental health day is observed every year on October 10 to raise awareness on mental health disorders. World Mental Health day theme for 2007 is “Mental Health in a Changing World: the Impact of Culture and Diversity”. World Mental Health Day was started by World Federation for Mental Health in 1992. Basic aim [...]
Mental health disorders took toll on working days
October 2, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Mental and physical illnesses are taking big toll on the working days of employees thereby causing monetary loss to companies. 50% of Americans on average is losing 32.1 working days a year due to 30 different illnesses. So, 3.6 billion days a year are lost due to these diseases of which mental illnesses account [...]
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