Search results for: eating disorder

MHLG_Letter_on_Making_Telehealth_Flexibilities_Permanent_2020_5-27-2020

[…] Wellness Children and Adults with Attention -Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Clinical Social Work Association College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists Confederation of Independent Psychoanalytic Societies Depression and Bipolar Alliance Eating Disorders Coalition Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice Internationa l OCD Foundation The Jewish Federations of North America The Kenne dy Forum Mental Health […]

Lamotrigine_Aug-2022

[…] What is lamotrigine and what does it treat? Lamotrigine is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder (also known as manic d epression) and certain types of seizure disorders. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and/or mania. Symptoms of depression include: • Depressed […]

A-1-Advocating-for-Recommended-Clinical-Care-When-Coverage-Is-Denied

[…] standards (QTLs or NQTLs) based on comparable situations in medical coverage? Susie’s mental disorder No more coverage unless she stops drinking No coverage for nutritional counseling for eating disorder Exclude RTC except as alternative to brief acute hospital— inpt or outpt Compared to medical illness Covers diabetic not following diet Covers nutritional counseling for diabetes […]

NAMI-letter-supporting-the-Medicare-Mental-Health-Inpatient-Equity-Act

[…] for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare Children and Adults with Attention -Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinical Social Work Association Clinical Social Work Guild 49 Depression and Bipol ar Support Alliance Eating Disorders Coalition Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice Mental Health America NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals National Alliance on Mental Illness National Association […]

NAMI-Teen-Mental-Health-Topline-2022

[…] been diagnosed by a doctor with a mental health condition? (Check all that apply) Teens ADHD 12% Anxiety 12% Depression 6% Bipolar Disorder 1% Dissociative Disorder 1% Eating Disorder 1% Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 1% Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 1% Borderline Personality Disorder * Psychosis * Schizophrenia * Other 3% No 72% Prefer not to answer 2% […]

COVID-19-Guide

[…] good way to start your day. Try activities that are healthy for your body and mind, like a walk (if you can), exercise, meditat ion, journaling and eating breakfast. •Crea te structure around working from home: o Dedicate a space to your work that has few distractions o It may be helpful to dress […]

2010NAMIAnnualReport

[…] My medication at the time ignited a severe manic episode and I lost control. I was hospitalized again. I laid in bed staring at the ceiling, barely eating and speaking to anyone for days except for the occasional one-word verbal utterance to my father confirming I was still alive. I was finally diagnosed with […]

Clozapine

[…] to check your cholesterol, blood sugar, and hemoglobin A1c (a measur e of blood sugar over time) while you take this medication . • Information on healthy eating and adding exercise to decrease your chances of developing metabolic syndrome may be found at the following sites: o http://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy -eating/healthy -eating.htm o http://www.helpguide.org/home -pages/exercise -fitne […]

Alprazolam

[…] Some people taking benzodiazepines for sleep have experienced various behaviors while they were asleep/not fully awake, such as sleep driving, making phone c alls, and preparing or eating food. The individuals have no memory of the events when they awaken. Signs of feeling depressed or low mood, thoughts of harming or killing yourself, or […]

Valproate_Aug-2022

[…] and what does it treat? Valproate is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of mania associated with bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), seizures (epilepsy), and migraine headaches. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and/or mania. Symptoms of depression include: • Depressed mood – […]