Mental Health Articles

Medications are a cornerstone of Alzheimer's therapy but another important aspect of treatment comes from non-medication sources. Various therapies and activities can be an important component in helping a person and family of someone with Alzheimer's.

One therapy that is becoming popular in modern medicine is known as deep brain stimulation. It is used in a number of conditions like Parkinson's, tremors and depression and it is emerging as a potential avenue for patients with Alzheimer's disease.

As the brain deteriorates during Alzheimer's, patients will start to notice significant changes in their sleep patterns and behavior. There are some treatments that are still being used to help these symptoms but they do come with some significant risks.

CPT is one of the most successful therapeutic approaches available to people living with post-traumatic stress disorder. How does it work?

Figuring out how you can best support a loved one with post-traumatic stress disorder can be tough. Here

PTSD and adjustment disorder can both be diagnosed after experiences that were traumatic to a person, but they're quite different in nature. What do you need to know?

Bipolar I disorder is a mood disturbance with at least one manic episode that lasts at least for four consecutive days. Depressive episodes are also common part of bipolar I disorder, but are not required to make the diagnosis.

Sundowning is a phenomenon seen in many different types of dementia, but the most prevalent would be Alzheimer's disease. Let's take a look at some of the causes of sundowning, as well as ways to manage it.

Homeopathy doesn't work — period — so it won't help you reduce PTSD symptoms, either.

Regular cardio exercise may have a remarkable impact on your quality of life, with the potential to significantly reduce PTSD symptoms. Read on to find out more.