Darrel A. REGIER Darrel A. Regier, M.D., M.P.H. Director, APA Division of Research Executive Director, APIRE Vice-Chair, DSM-V Task Force American Psychiatric Association Virginia, USA Email: [email protected] Regier, M.D., M.P.H has served for the past ten years as Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education (APIRE), as well as Director, […]
Tag Archives: emotional
4 Exercises For Sciatica Pain Relief
Sciatica is more than just a literal pain in the butt (and back and legs). When it strikes, it can cause misery and debilitating pain, instantly putting a damper on your life. The sciatic nerve runs right through the piriformis, a tiny but powerful muscle deep in your glutes that helps laterally rotate your hips. […]
How can you help your Bipolar friend?
1. Never give up hopeLooking back, the first 10 years of my more than two decades of dealing with bipolar disorder were a seemingly insurmountable struggle, but my loved ones never gave up hope. Despite a situation that often created frustration and hopelessness, they never doubted my recovery. Today, they continue to instill that same […]
وماذا بعد انتحار روبين ولييم؟
الرجل الذي أضحك الملايين في الشرق و الغرب على السواء و أدخل البسمة و السرور عليهم لم يجد من يفرح قلبه و يجعله يبتسم للحياة الدنيا فيأخذ القرار في غاية الصعوبة و الاستحالة وبكل اتلصميم للخلاص من حياته كان عبقريا بكل المقاييس ليس فقط في القدرة على التمثيل و تجسيد الشخصيات بل كان عنده […]
Avoid teaching your kids!
1. It’s OK to disrespect your body. Do you abuse your body by overeating or going on crash diets? Drink too much alcohol? Say cruel things about your appearance, when you look in the mirror? Your child is learning how to value his or her body by watching your example. What kind of […]
Ketamine is a safe drug and will revolutionalise the treatment of depression
First UK study of ketamine for people with severe depression Health | Science 03 Apr 14 Ketamine had a rapid antidepressant effect in some patients with severe depression The first UK study of the use of ketamine intravenous infusions in people with treatment-resistant depression has been carried out in an NHS clinic by researchers […]
Read 3 books together and remember them
A few months back, while trying to recall some information, I came to realise that I often only remember a hazy outline of the books I read. This really bothered me – as trivial as it may seem, I couldn’t accept that after investing countless hours reading, I could only remember an outline of a […]
7 Cs of communication
According to the 7 Cs, communication needs to be: Clear. Concise. Concrete. Correct. Coherent. Complete. Courteous. In this article, we look at each of the 7 Cs of Communication, and we’ll illustrate each element with both good and bad examples. 1. Clear When writing or speaking to someone, be clear about your goal or message. […]
Tips and Hints on depression
Challenging and diagnosis of depression, a brief words selected from a full lecture given by professor Dr. Ahmed Saad , March 2014 in Jeddah SA Professor Ahmed Saad, is a professor of Psychiatry, faculty of medicine , Ain Shams University,Cairo, Egypt. At the present time He is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist , Erfan Hospital in […]
Briefs in bipolar and unipolar mood disorder
Professor Tarek Asaad, professor of psychiatry , ain shams university, faculty of medicine. Here are several briefs of the same lecture about the updates in clinical and pharmacological research in bipolar and unipolar mood disorders,given in madinah , saudi arabia , march 2014.
Develop Self esteem
“ can you live with failure??’” Have you ever considered how much time and energy you spend building walls and disguises? Do your family, friends, or even your spouse really know who you are — stripped down to your fears, your shame, your limitations? Can you even admit these things to yourself? […]
FOR MORE ENERGY
4 simple ways to boost your energy Some days, do you feel like the Energizer Bunny with a weak battery? You start strong, but by midafternoon you can’t quite keep going and going. Fatigue afflicts everyone at one time or another. Assuming your doctor has ruled out serious medical causes, there are a few basic […]
Your balance affected by medication= Keep erect Posture!
Medications make a difference — generally a positive one — in the lives of many people. Insulin keeps blood sugar under control, cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce the chances of having a heart attack, and thyroid medication can restore a normal hormone level. These are but a few examples. At the same time, all drugs […]
Best time of the day for best brain power
We fluctuate over the course of a day. Did you know that your brain obeys its own rhythm too? It’s based largely on your human clock, sleep pattern, exposure to light, and genetic makeup — and getting in a groove with its tempo can make you healthier, happier, and have more energy. You can burn […]
3 simple steps toward weight loss
Do you dream of being the same size you were in high school or when you got married? That will take work if it means losing a lot of weight. Don’t rush. Setting small, realistic goals will get the scale moving in the right direction. Start by trying to lose 5% to 10% of […]
Borderline, Bipolar mood disorder or both
A full lecture in 2 parts presented by Dr. Adel Serag for Psychiatrists. Is it bipolar mood disorder or borderline personality or both? What are the different ways of differentiation and management Lecture is given in 2 parts, discussing the illness monograph of a psychiatric patient with borderline traits and showed fully morbid […]
Maslow’s Self actualization theory= The human six needs
The Six Human Needs The Six Human Needs were originally introduced by Anthony Robbins. Tony had always been fascinated with human motivation and behavior. As a result he studied Neural Linguistic Programming, Cognitive Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and many other therapies of the time. However, even after all his research and the effort he put into […]
Fight to relief your stress
Are You Feeling Stressed? All of us experience stress of one form or another throughout our lives. It’s often an uncomfortable and overwhelming feeling resulting from a lack of control we feel we have over our environment and/or circumstances. There’s just so much going on, there’s just so much to do, time is running out, […]
steps to stop panic attack
Important Information For Overcoming Panic Before describing some of the more effective panic prevention strategies, it’s important to discuss some of the issues that stand in the way of recovery. You need to be aware of these issues before you can expect your panic attacks to stop. Make sure you’re aware of the following: Hypersensitivity – […]
Career Success
How to Achieve Career Success Do you have high aspirations for your life? Do you dream about moving up the career ladder but don’t know what to do or how to begin? Or maybe you’re feeling a little overwhelmed because every time you take a step forward, you seem to be pushed two steps back. […]
Success , The road to succeed
The Pillars of Success There are many great books you could read about success and achievement. However, who really has the time to read all these books? Sometimes we get so caught up in reading and trying to learn and retain all this information that we forget about actually “doing” and taking the necessary actions […]
Fight against Panic attacks
Help! I’m Having a Panic Attack! Panic attacks are sudden uncontrollable bouts of fear that can be experienced at any time. They are brief surges of intense anxiety often enhanced by stress and worrisome thoughts. This anxiety can quickly get out of hand and turn into an uncontrollable panic attack. Within this state-of-mind we tend […]
Living with risks!What is Uncertain? Your plan of action
Here’s How to Embrace Uncertainty Progress always involves risks. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first. — Frederick B. Wilcox — Therefore always ask yourself: Moving forward, how could I minimize the risks? How does one become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing […]
Your Negative thoughts? What to do?
Exploring Your Unhelpful Thoughts Whenever you experience any kind of emotion, this emotion is always accompanied by a set of thoughts. These thoughts are constructed of words and statements that often manifest in the form of questions. You ask these questions in order to make sense of your emotions and your circumstances. […]
5 Ways to Stay Present + Worry-Free
1. Pay attention to thoughts. More than I should, I let my my mind wander away from the present. Thoughts can become so clear and certain that they seem like fact — even when they are about things that haven’t happened yet. When I realize what I’m thinking, and how now present-minded it is, […]