Have you ever wondered what is Schizophrenia? It is common to have heard about Schizophrenia but to not know much about it. Schizophrenia originates from the Greek language and was initially identified by the psychiatrist Paul Eugen Bleuler in 1910. Researchers believe that 1% of people have Schizophrenia and it affects people most commonly in … Read more
Where did Asperger’s syndrome go? For years people were diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, considered by many to be a “less severe” version of Autism. In 2013, Asperger’s syndrome was removed from the diagnostic manual used by mental health professionals, otherwise known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders or the DSM. Why did … Read more
The New Year tends to be a time when people decide to make resolutions, start the year with a blank slate and work towards new goals. Deciding what resolutions to make can be quite daunting and we often make the mistake of setting unattainable and lofty goals which quickly dissolve over a couple of months. … Read more
Doctors continually tell patients how important exercise is for physical health and disease prevention. Research tells us exercising decreases the likelihood of heart disease, stroke, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. But did you know exercise also improves mental health? Physical exercise can treat mild to moderate Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorders, and even dementia. Experts continue to … Read more
Recently, multitasking has become a popular buzzword, many people consider their ability to multitask a strength and a skill. Most everyone tries to multitask at some point during their day. Have you ever tried to watch television while answering emails? Or talking on the phone while you drive? Sent a text in class while the … Read more
Did you know that meditation can help you manage your stress, anxiety and make you more productive? Meditation can positively impact your mental health by increasing mindfulness, reducing stress, rumination and even mild Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorders. The practice of mindfulness can help people change their perspectives and assist them in considering other options. Meditation … Read more
Stress can affect your physical body, your thoughts, feelings and actions. It can be the reason for your headaches, sleep problems and why you feel overwhelmed, unable to focus or irritable. Being able to recognize when you are feeling stressed is a good way to avoid eventual health problems that develop when stress is not … Read more
We often wonder why we do the things we do, why we act in certain ways and what guides our interactions with others. There are different theories regarding human behavior that attempt to explain and answer these questions. Here are a few examples of theories that someone might use to help understand behavior and how … Read more
College students are dealing with a lot of big life changes and transitions. Many times, they are experiencing new levels of stress and Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorders, and do not always know how to balance their academic schedules, workload, changes in social life, and extracurricular activities while trying to take care of themselves. Homesickness is … Read more
Many individuals are confused about what is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. At CNLD, we utilize the work of various researchers in the field to help explain. One individual who provides clear and concise explanations of ADHD is Joel Nigg, PhD. He has written two excellent resources for parents and professionals: Getting Ahead of ADHD: What … Read more
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