Eclipsing the Mind: The Most Common Mental Health Disorders Today

Title:Eclipsing the Mind: The Most Common Mental Health Disorders TodayWord Count:644Summary:The percentage of the population that is developing mental illness is alarmingly high.According to recent statistics, the most common mental health problems are depression,Alzheimer's, bi-polar disorder, and schizophrenia.Keywords:side effects, mental health, depression, counseling, stress and anxietyArticle Body:Statistics about mental health problems are now becoming more increasingly alarming. The keyfactors in the apparent rise in mental health cases have not yet been fully determined. In fact,authorities may have released inaccurate figures since people tend to hide mental illness orignore them. This is also the reason why many mental health problems worsen. Perhaps, theonly good news to come out from this is that there are some common mental health disordersand conditions among the statistics. According to the records of a number of Washington-basedpsychiatric hospitals, there are four particularly common strands of mental health problems thathave been recorded.DepressionAmong all the common mental health disorders, depression is stated as being the most common.Approximately 80% of the population has experienced clinical depression at one point in theirlives. In the early stages, this problem can be alleviated through counseling. However, theproblem lies in the fact that most people tend to see the early stages of depression as just anegative mood swing. Since it is typically difficult for most people to detect depression until ithas taken full effect, the condition can often go completely unnoticed. For some people, thephysical and mental changes are gradual, which only makes it harder to detect the problem.Bi-polar DisorderBipolar disorder, as compared with depression, is more difficult to detect. The condition causesthe person's mood to swing, being manic one moment and depressed in the next. While this

usually fits the stereotype of people with this particular strain of mental health illness, thereality is that there are periods where the person exhibits a relatively normal mood. This periodof normalcy between the high and low points is often enough for casual observers to discountthe possibility of a person having bi-polar disorder. Often, casual observers and the patienthimself will only note the frequency of the mood swings and the possibility of a problem muchlater on. On occasion, a session of psychiatric counseling mandated by company policy candetect the problem. However, not all companies have such a system in place.SchizophreniaApproximately two million people are suffering from schizophrenia at any given time, which搗should be a cause for alarm. The condition is often characterized by the patient hearingoices?in their head that no one else can hear, a typical trait of insane people. This mental healthcondition has a number of sub-varieties and can effectively disable a person's ability to interactwith others if left unattended or treated. Schizophrenia can also sometimes cause other mentalhealth disorders. While there are medications that have been proven to alleviate the problem,there are still some cases where medication must be complimented by counseling. Roughly20% of people who develop the condition never fully recover and times of great stress andanxiety can sometimes result in a relapse.Alzheimer'sArguably, Alzheimer's Disease is among the most debilitating mental conditions known to man.The increasing frequency of the condition has caused alarm since current medications only helpease the symptoms and not really treat the condition. Usually diagnosed during the latter yearsof a person, Alzheimer's can take an immense toll on one's life and relationships. As adebilitating condition, it rapidly takes away the patient's self-confidence and ability tophysically function in a normal way. In contrast to other mental health problems, Alzheimer's isrelatively easy to detect if the person is properly informed. However, as previously mentioned,the disease is difficult to treat with any level of certainty. Counseling is known to have minimal揹effects even the mildest of cases. There is still no psychoactive medication that has shownappreciable effects other than elaying the inevitable.As these mental health conditions eclipse the human mind, it has become more clear that morework needs to be done in terms of research and drug development.Title:How To Pursue A Health Care Degree OnlineWord Count:593Summary:Thanks to the increase in online educational opportunities, you can now get your health caredegree online. However, just because the decision to continue your education has gotten

easier, doesn't mean that you should rush into it. Your degree is a major step in theadvancement of your career. Before making any final decisions, you will need to consideryour options carefully.Here are several steps you should take before pursuing a health care degree online.1: Envi...Keywords:health care degree online,Article Body:Thanks to the increase in online educational opportunities, you can now get your health caredegree online. However, just because the decision to continue your education has gotteneasier, doesn't mean that you should rush into it. Your degree is a major step in theadvancement of your career. Before making any final decisions, you will need to consideryour options carefully.Here are several steps you should take before pursuing a health care degree online.1: Envision your career. This may sound like a no-brainer, especially for someone whoalready knows they want to pursue a health care degree online. However, you would besurprised how many people dive in without knowing first what they want to do with theirdegree once they complete it. Before you make any decisions regarding your degree, firstthink about and write down, if possible, your career vision. Include as many concrete goals asyou can put into words. You will need to keep this vision in mind as you are looking atschools.2: Compile a list of schools you are interested in. Before you begin researching any oneschool in depth, you should create an overview of all the schools you are interested in. Youwill narrow them down later; right now it is more important to make sure you are aware of allyour options. To find schools that offer a health care degree online, you can do an Internetsearch, check with the library, or ask for referrals from friends and co-workers. If you alreadyhold a job in the health care industry, your employer may also provide resources for findingschools and pursuing degrees.3: Research each school's program in order to narrow down your list. Some of the schools onyour list you will be able to eliminate pretty quickly. With others, you will only decide afterresearching the school and its program. Regardless, it is important not to decide on a programwithout knowing first exactly what you will be getting for your money. Ask to seeinformation on the curriculum, including graduation requirements and course descriptions.Research the school's instructors, reading their bios and taking note of which classes eachteaches. Finally, verify the school's reputation with employers in the industry. You don'twant to go through all the trouble to earn a health care degree online, just to find out thatemployers don't have any faith in your school's graduates.4: Arrange for financial aid. Once you have chosen a school, or even once you have narrowedyour options down to two or three schools, you should start applying for financial aid. Aid istypically given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so waiting too long can cost you, quite

literally. Although the financial aid process can be somewhat intimidating, the financial aidoffice at your chosen school should be happy to help you.5: Study and prosper. If you haven't already enrolled, now is the time to do so. Having madean educated decision on what school to attend, you can now relax and focus on doing thecoursework necessary to get your health care degree online.Deciding what school to attend should never be a one-off decision. You are paying a lot ofmoney for your education, not to mention putting a lot of time and effort into earning yourdegree, and you have every right to the best education that money and effort can buy. Beforepursuing your health care degree online, follow the steps above to make sure you are makingthe best possible move for your career.Title:Things To Look For When Choosing An Individual Health Insurance CompanyWord Count:338Summary:There are a plethora of Health Insurance providers online, most offering fairly competitivepolicies at decent rates. The sheer amount of choice makes it confusing when you're trying todecide between companies, and if you don't know what to look for you may miss out on a gooddeal, or worse, be stung by hidden costs or not receive the cover you paid for.The first thing to look for when choosing an insurance company is to make sure that the termsand conditions are stated...Keywords:Article Body:There are a plethora of Health Insurance providers online, most offering fairly competitivepolicies at decent rates. The sheer amount of choice makes it confusing when you're trying todecide between companies, and if you don't know what to look for you may miss out on a gooddeal, or worse, be stung by hidden costs or not receive the cover you paid for.The first thing to look for when choosing an insurance company is to make sure that the termsand conditions are stated in a manner that is clear and easy to understand. A good companywon't try to befuddle you with jargon. Don't be afraid to clarify certain points, and to get thoseclarifications in writing. This can save you a lot of pain and hassle in the long run.You also want to make very sure that your company is not offering policies which they willthen cancel if you get sick. It does sound ridiculous, but some companies will cancel policies ifthe holder becomes ill. Make sure the policy is guaranteed renewable and non cancellable. A

company that tries to dump it's holders when they need the policy they paid for is unlikely to bea good insurance partner to you in the long run.Look for a cancellation period when you're considering signing up, a period during which timeif you change your mind you can receive a refund and cancel the policy with no penalty. Agood company does not make money by tying people into policies they don't want.Finally, check with consumer institutes as to the companies reputation. Stay away fromcompanies that appear deluged with complaints, they are unlikely to serve you any better thanthey served their previous customers. Talk to friends and family, and get an idea of theexperiences they have had. Much can be learned from word of mouth information.Above all, take your time. Choosing a health insurance provider is an important decision, andnot one you should feel rushed about.