Providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be very challenging. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that negatively impacts a person’s thinking, memory, and behavior. An individual with Alzheimer’s disease has multiple physical, mental, social, and emotional needs. Good communication is essential for providing top quality care. Continue reading
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50% of people in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental health issue in their lifetime. Approximately 20% of Americans are affected by at least one mental health concern each year. The CDC also estimates that 20% of American children are currently dealing with a seriously debilitating mental illness or had one at an earlier point in their life. Today, 1 in 25 Americans lives with a severe mental health condition. Continue reading
Millions of people with mental health issues benefit from the services offered by licensed mental health providers and their staff. However, there are occasions when a client may suffer injury due to the actions of mental health workers. For example, an individual at a residential treatment center may be harmed if he or she is neglected, administered the wrong prescription medication, or abused while at the facility. People with mental health issues may also suffer drug-related injuries if pharmaceutical companies choose not to disclose information on negative side effects their medications may cause. Continue reading
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, more popularly known as OCD, is a mental health condition is characterized by a pattern of unwanted thoughts or fears (obsessions) that lead you to perform repetitive behaviors (compulsions). For example, a person with OCD who has an intense fear of germs may wash his or her hands until they begin to hurt. Continue reading
