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Health Tip: Finding Mental Health Care Providers

Health Tip: Finding Mental Health Care Providers

(HealthDay News) — If you or someone you know has a mental illness, help is out there. Latest Mental Health News To find treatment services in your area, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). You can also call your doctor to see what services are near. For immediate help, […]

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What does science say about the effects of meditation?

What does science say about the effects of meditation?

Practicing meditation or mindfulness techniques is, at least anecdotally, supposed to smooth your way to a happier, more healthful life. But what does science say about these practices? What does research say about the effects of meditation and mindfulness? We investigate. Meditation “keeps our minds and hearts calm, peaceful, and loving, i.e., in the right […]

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In Most States, Insurance Won’t Cover Addiction Treatments

In Most States, Insurance Won’t Cover Addiction Treatments

Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, March 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that brings bad news as America struggles with an opioid epidemic, a new report shows that only four states provide adequate insurance coverage for addiction treatment. “We are calling on states to ensure health plans cover the full range of effective […]

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Hydroxyzine vs. Xanax

Hydroxyzine vs. Xanax

Hydroxyzine vs. Xanax: What’s the difference? Hydroxyzine and Xanax (alprazolam) are used to treat anxiety. Hydroxyzine is also used to treat itching caused by various allergic reactions, for inducing sedation prior to or after anesthesia and to treat nausea, vomiting, and alcohol withdrawal. Xanax is also used to treat panic attacks. Hydroxyzine and Xanax belong […]

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Is It Time to Pull the Trigger on ‘Trigger Warnings’?

Is It Time to Pull the Trigger on ‘Trigger Warnings’?

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, March 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — So-called trigger warnings, which alert viewers and readers to potentially disturbing content, do little to reduce distress, a new study finds. Such warnings are becoming increasingly common, especially at colleges, but there’s little research evaluating their effectiveness, according to the study authors. “We, like […]

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What really happens in the brain during a hallucination?

What really happens in the brain during a hallucination?

A person can experience visual hallucinations for many reasons, including consuming hallucinogenic substances or as a symptom of schizophrenia. But what are the brain mechanisms that explain hallucinations? New research aims to reveal more about how hallucinations manifest in the brain. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) defines hallucinations as “perception-like experiences […]

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The effects of going more than 24 hours without sleep

The effects of going more than 24 hours without sleep

Getting enough sleep is vital for both physical and emotional well-being. Sleep deprivation can lead to many short- and long-term health effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that adults between the ages of 18 and 60 years get at least 7 hours of sleep a night. However, approximately 35 percent of […]

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Colorado Sees Spike in ER Visits After Pot Made Legal

Colorado Sees Spike in ER Visits After Pot Made Legal

Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, March 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If Colorado is any indication, the legalization of marijuana comes with a downside. Researchers reported that emergency departments across the state saw a sharp spike in marijuana-related visits after recreational use of pot products was made legal. For the study, the researchers analyzed data […]

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prochlorperazine (Compazine, Compro)

prochlorperazine (Compazine, Compro)

What is prochlorperazine, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic (to control nausea and vomiting) and first generation antipsychotic agent. Prochlorperazine is one of the older first-generation piperazine phenothiazine antipsychotic medications. Examples of other phenothiazines include: Although, the exact mechanism of phenothiazine antipsychotics is unknown, scientists believe that they may […]