This is an Effective Mental Health Therapy Aid

Vitamin D, a fat soluble nutrient found in oily fish, eggs, vitamin fortified foods like milk, cereals and drinks, or naturally received from sunlight might act as an effective mental health therapy aid by helping hold off the mental decline that can affect people as they age – this according to the latest research efforts of a team of British and U.S. scientists.

This vital nutrient is also known to be important in keeping bones healthy and helping strengthen the immune system.

It’s even been linked to the prevention of cancers like colon, breast and ovarian.

Yet many of us don’t get enough.

The recommended intake of vitamin D is 600 IU a day, though a more accurate recommendation is that both children and adults get at least 1000 IU per day.

Eating a diet with the right amount of vitamin D isn’t the easiest thing to do. This is why supplements have become so popular.

What’s more, as we age, our skin is less able to absorb vitamin D from the sun, so older people depend more on food sources (or supplements) for this key nutrient.

Vitamin D deficiency affects an estimated 50% of adults and children in the United States, so it’s a widespread problem.

Beyond our difficulty getting enough vitamin D through diet, we all spend our time in the sun lathered in sunscreen. Wearing sunscreens of SPF 15 is known to block almost all vitamin D synthesis by the skin.

Not only older adults, but anyone who is obese or overweight are also naturally less able to make vitamin D from sunlight.

Earlier studies have suggested that vitamins may have a beneficial effect on our cognitive function, and we also know that if you have impaired cognitive function you’re more likely to develop dementia.

Diet is also considered an important influence on dementia risk – a balanced diet, regular exercise and lots of social interaction are believed to be key to keeping this debilitating, life altering condition at bay.

The team of researchers from the Peninsula Medical School in Exeter, the University of Cambridge and the University of Michigan, looked at 2,000 people over age 65. Read the rest of this entry »

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When is Mental Health Rehabilitation a Wise Choice?

Having a family member with a mental health illness can be a very painful unwanted experience. Although hiding or ignoring the problem may be easy, it is not the best choice for the safety or health of a loved one. Although, seeking a mental health rehabilitation center is probably not on the top of your list, it could be the best decision for you and /or your family.

Don’t view mental health rehabilitation as the sad step. Many people at first see it as abandoning a loved one in a cold weird facility. Some even have thought of scenes from old movies; times have changed and so have mental facilities. Rehabilitation facilities provides patients with the necessary care and treatment needed to overcome whatever problems they may be facing. With licensed practitioners on staff, the expensiveness of rehabilitation can be nullified in comparison with the results of a successful treatment program. The thought of being able to rest peacefully while you know your loved one is in good hands is a thought to relish. Read the rest of this entry »

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How To Cope With Mental Illness

Any mental illness is a concern, no matter how docile or severe the effects on the sufferer are, however many people who have developed mental problems through out their lives go on to live fairly normal and successful lives.

Just because you have a mental disorder such as paranoid schizophrenia or split personality disorder, there is no reason why you can’t still enjoy a quality life. In this article there are several pieces of information on how to cope with mental illness, as verified and supported by doctors and psychologists.

1. Talk To People Who Has Overcome Mental Illness

When I say ‘overcome mental illness’, it doesn’t mean they have fully cured their mental problem, it simply means they are now able to control it and not have it affect their lives in a large, negative manner. It is very rare to fully recover from a mental disorder, but overcoming and controlling the mental problem, is almost as good.

By talking to someone who has passed the worst stages of their mental illness and are able to live with a high quality of life, you should be able to understand the steps they have taken to reach that place of mental peace. You should be able to find out how they’ve done it. Even if you don’t learn any practical information from them, the sheer motivational factor will be enough of a reward for your troubles.

For people who suffer from mental problems, thinking about ever living a normal life can seem impossible and it’s the last thing they will think can happen. In terms of coping, talking to someone who truly understands your experiences can help a lot. As much as friends and family can sympathise with you, the empathy and experience you can gain from someone else who suffers from a mental illness can be invaluable. Read the rest of this entry »

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