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Attention Deficit Disorder Medication

By Dana Severson

Attention deficit disorder, often referred to as simply ADD, is a condition where a person has a lack or deficiency when it comes to attention or focus. It is usually characterized by a moderate to severe amount of difficulty concentrating or paying attention but may also elicit certain behaviors from the sufferer, often related to not thinking things through. Most people who suffer from...

Attention Deficit Disorder Tests

By Nellie Day

Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, can be very disruptive to individuals experiencing the disorder and families who have to cope with the unwelcome behaviors that typically accompany it. But how does one tell whether a child is just curious, rambunctious or suffering from a case of ADD? To address these concerns, psychologists, teachers and administrators alike have all created tests that gauge...

How Is Coding Done for Bipolar Disorder Level 1 And 2?

By Adam Cloe

Bipolar disorder is a psychological condition in which the patient switches between feeling high ("manic" episodes) and low ("major depressive" episodes). One of the difficulties with bipolar patients is that their symptoms may vary wildly so it can be difficult for different physicians to understand their history and diagnosis completely. As a result, the coding system for...

How to Reduce Stress Cortisol Levels

By Maureen Crandall

Cortisol is a hormone released by the pituitary gland as a response to the body when in a state of stress. The body reacts with an increased heartbeat, tensing of muscles and the malfunction of body processes. Cortisol suppresses the ability of the white blood cells to fight infection. If cortisol levels are elevated over long periods of time (weeks or months), eventually the body will feel the...

Symptoms of Bipolar I

By Sabrina Ashley

All bipolar disorders are characterized by alternating manic and depressive episodes. But people suffering from bipolar 1 have extreme mood swings of highs and lows. This mental illness affects a person's entire life, interferes with personal and professional relationships and leaves a person feeling vulnerable and alone. The symptoms of bipolar 1 vary widely from person to person, but there...

Symptoms of Eating Disorders

By John L

According to the National Institute of Mental Health an eating disorder is defined as an extreme disturbances in an individual's eating habits. This could translate into a marked reduction in what a person consumes or result in vomiting after the person eat to avoid gaining weight. Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating present with many symptoms and can cause a great...