Diagnosis of PTSD requires exposure to an event that involved the actual or possible threat of death, violence or serious injury. You may have PTSD if the problems you experience after this exposure continue for more than a month and cause significant problems in your ability to function in social and work settings and negatively […]

Mindfulness meditation is one of the most promising techniques for PTSD. This technique is inspired by Buddhist teaching, which focuses awareness on the present moment. Mindfulness-based training as a method for treating PTSD is 80 percent effective in clinically decreasing PTSD symptoms. Adding cannabis vape pens to mindfulness exercises improves the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation. […]

A decision to use antidepressants during pregnancy, in addition to counseling, is based on the balance between risks and benefits. The biggest concern is the risk of birth defects from exposure to antidepressants. The risk of birth defects and complications among mothers who take antidepressants during pregnancy is very low. However, some antidepressants are associated […]

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) were the first type of antidepressant developed. They are effective, safer and cause fewer side effects. The use of MAOIs requires diet restrictions and avoiding certain other medications because MAOIs can cause dangerously high blood pressure when taken with certain foods or medications. In certain cases, these types of antidepressants relieve depression when […]

The various Examples of Tricyclic antidepressants are among the earliest antidepressants developed. Albeit they have generally been replaced by antidepressants that cause fewer side effects, tricyclic type of antidepressants are effective and may be a good option for some people. In certain cases, they relieve depression when other treatments have failed. Tricyclic or Cyclic antidepressants […]

Atypical antidepressants do not fit into other classes of antidepressants. They are each unique medications that work in different ways from one another. Atypical antidepressants mechanism of action when maaging depression symptoms is affecting neurotransmitters used to communicate between brain cells. This group of medication effect changes in brain chemistry and communication in brain nerve […]

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressants that help ease symptoms of moderate to severe depression. They are relatively safe and cause fewer side effects compared to other types of antidepressants.  SSRIs treat depression by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers that carry signals between brain nerve […]

Antidepressants are drugs used to manage negative symptoms in the treatment for depression. There are many kinds of antidepressants available, and chances are you’ll be able to find one that works well for you. And sometimes a combination of medicines may be an option. The various types of antidepressants available work in slightly different ways […]

In book VII of the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle offers a famous account of self-control. Please explain Aristotle’s account of lack of self-control, explaining both types of it. What role does reason play in lack of self-control? Does the individual who lacks self-control have or not have particular reason? Aristotle’s Lack of self-control Aristotle in Nicomachean […]

What is Hypovolemic shock? It is a life-threatening condition that results when you lose more than 15%  of your body’s blood or fluid supply and your heart function is impaired. It can occur due to any type of fluid loss, for example, as a result of dehydration or diarrhea. Severe fluid loss makes it difficult […]

Human papillomavirus infection is a viral infection that commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts). There are more than 100 varieties of human papillomavirus (HPV). Some types of HPV infection cause warts, and some can cause different types of cancer. Most HPV infections don’t lead to cancer. But some types of genital HPV can cause cancer of the […]

Kidney stones or urolithiasis are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements and medications are among the many causes of kidney stones. The stones can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder. Often, […]

Diaphragm and cervical cap A diaphragm or cap is a barrier method of contraception. It fits inside your vagina and prevents sperm passing through the cervix (the entrance of your womb). You need to use it with a gel that kills sperm (spermicide). You only have to use a diaphragm or cap when you have […]

Vaginal spermicides are a type of contraceptive (birth control). These products are inserted into the vagina before any genital contact occurs or sexual intercourse begins. They work by damaging and killing sperm in the vagina. Therefore, the sperm are not able to travel from the vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes, where fertilization takes […]

Diabetes insipidus (die-uh-BEE-teze in-SIP-uh-dus) is an uncommon disorder that causes an imbalance of fluids in the body. This imbalance leads you to produce large amounts of urine. It also makes you very thirsty even if you have something to drink. While the terms “diabetes insipidus” and “diabetes mellitus” sound similar, they’re not related. Diabetes mellitus […]