The New Healthcare Law & Parity for Mental Health Coverage
Article on how and if the healthcare bill will help with parity, not being denied due to pre-existing conditions.
Study Examines Effective Methods for Reducing Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression can be a debilitating condition for new mothers, but studies are demonstrating effective methods for improving postnatal well-being and reducing the risk for postnatal depression (PND). A recent release in the Science Daily showed that a physical therapy exercise and health education program is effective in reducing PND. This major health issue affects [...]
Can Diabetes Treatment Trigger Eating Disorders?
Diabetics can easily find themselves in a sticky situation when efforts to manage their disease through their food intake and weight find them a prime target for an eating disorder. According to research conducted by Dr. Deborah Young-Hyman, pediatric psychologist at the Medical College of Georgia’s Georgia Prevention Institute, attempts to maintain healthy blood sugar [...]
Caring for a Child with Mental Illness
It’s difficult enough these days to raise children when they’re perfectly healthy. What happens when you learn your child has a mental illness? How are you supposed to care for your child and cope with this situation? Here are some strategies and tips that may help.
