Psychologists and psychiatrists are available to treat stress-related disorders such as migraine and tension headache, chronic jaw pain, and irritable bowel syndrome. In addition, general stress management is taught.

Montecatini is an established treatment program with a long history of providing the highest quality care possible to women with eating disorders. Montecatini's comprehensive treatment program allows maximal continuity of care as patients move through the graduated level system and back into their lives. What makes Montecatini special is its nurturing and caring staff who create a sense of family and security for every patient.

Yes. Kahi Mohala has recently seen an increase in patients with eating disorders. We are successfully treating these patients through education, proper nutrition and re-feeding treatment plans. Our treatment team can help you or your loved one get back to good health while developing a positive body image and healthy eating habits.

It is a normal human emotion for people to experience anxiety or nervousness when faced with a problem or making an important decision. Anxiety disorders and panic disorders, however, are different. They can cause such distress that it interferes with a person's ability to lead a normal life. Anxiety disorders are quite common, affecting more than 18% of all Americans. For those affected, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be crippling.

Anxiety disorders are real illnesses with real causes and are not the result of personal weakness, a character flaw, or poor upbringing. Ongoing scientific research is making it clear that many of these disorders are caused by a combination of factors, including changes in the brain, environmental stresses, and genetics. Studies have shown that severe or long-lasting stress can change the balance of chemicals in the brain that control mood.

Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million adult Americans, with about 6 million of those being affected by panic disorder. Most of these disorders begin in childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. They occur slightly more often in women than in men, and occur with equal frequency in whites, blacks, and Hispanics.

The ADC does not treat individuals with OCD whose primary problem is hoarding. The treatment of hoarders generally involves the clinician making a number of home-based visits. Our lack of resources prevents us from taking the time to travel throughout the Lower Mainland. Again we recommend that hoarders seek private sector psychological treatment. The ADC does not treat individuals who are anxious secondary to a set of temporary stressors (e.g., divorce, job loss).

This question requires its own frequently asked questions page. Please see our extensive Depression and Anxiety FAQ page for information describing each of the following conditions, its causes, symptoms and treatment options:

Panic disorder: People with this condition have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. Other symptoms of a panic attack include sweating, chest pain, palpitations (irregular heartbeats), and a feeling of choking, which may make the person feel like he or she is having a heart attack or "going crazy." Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): People with OCD are plagued by constant thoughts or fears that cause them to perform certain rituals or routines.

Anxiety disorders cannot be prevented; however, there are some things you can do to control or lessen symptoms: Stop or reduce your consumption of products that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any over-the-counter medicines - particularly cold remedies - or herbal remedies. Many contain chemicals that can increase anxiety symptoms.

People with generalized anxiety disorder have recurring fears or worries, such as about health or finances, and they often have a persistent sense that something bad is just about to happen. The reason for the intense feelings of anxiety may be difficult to identify. But the fears and worries are very real and often keep individuals from concentrating on daily tasks. Panic disorder involves sudden, intense and unprovoked feelings of terror and dread.

Your physician can recommend a specialist. VEDA can also provide contact information for specialists through its Resource Lists (provider directory) of health professionals who offer diagnosis and treatment, including vestibular rehabilitation services. This directory is organized by geographic region and includes physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, audiologists, psychologists, and others. The lists also include contact information for support groups.

Chiropractors provide effective treatment for all types of soft tissue disorders and not just back and neck ailments. This includes conditions of the joints of the extremities like the ankle, knee and shoulder. What you may not be aware of is chiropractic's success in treating a number of non-soft tissue conditions like dysmenorrhea (painful menses), ulcers, migraine headaches, and ear infections in children.

Although Mesotherapy is used to treat a broad spectrum of injuries, illnesses and medical conditions, it is also employed to treat cosmetic conditions, including acne, cellulite, stretch marks, scars and wrinkles. It can also be used to reduce and contour fat.

Some of the many conditions for which acupuncture is considered appropriate are listed by the World Health Organization of the United Nations:

It's possible that any type could have any anxiety disorder; I was just trying to guess "most likely" based on the kinds of personalities the disorders bring to mind. Some minds are creators, building beautiful mountains. Mine is a destroyer, grinding mountains to a powder. Anxiety for me is about being in the state where I wish I could control something that is, fundementally, out of my control.

Absolutely. Most cases of anxiety disorder can be treated successfully by appropriately trained health and mental health care professionals. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, research has demonstrated that both "behavioral therapy" and "cognitive therapy" can be highly effective in treating anxiety disorders. Behavioral therapy involves using techniques to reduce or stop the undesired behavior associated with these disorders.

It was not until 1980 that the American Psychatric Association recognized anxiety disorders, so prior to that, the disorders went largely misunderstood and untreated. Since 1980, more has been learned about the severe disabilities associated with the disorders. In the past 20 years, it has been found that most of these disabilities can be prevented with early diagnosis and effective treatment. Back to Top

Yes, children, like adults, may experience anxiety disorders. Often a child's anxiety stems from an occurrence that has happened in the past or from the influence of a parent. For example, if a child is outside on a windy day, and the wind blows a trash can that hits the child, the child might worry that every time the wind is blowing, a trash can will hit him/her. The child begins to stay inside and won't go out unless he/she is sure the wind is not blowing.

There are many dietary supplements and other alternative treatments that are advertised to have a positive effect on depression or bipolar disorder. These include St. John's wort, SAM-E, Omega-3 and others. Because of lack of scientific data, DBSA does not endorse or discourage the use of these treatments. However be aware that natural is not always the same thing as safe. Different brands of supplements may contain different concentrations of the active substance.

Neural therapy is best known for treating pain, but is also used for any condition where the autonomic nervous system is involved, such as asthma, migraine headaches, gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD), sympathetic dystrophy, "nervous" stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, sexual dysfunction and irritable bladder.

previously mentioned Homoeopathy treats the individual person and not the disease and hence it can be used for almost any health problem. It can strengthen the body and enable it to deal with present disorders and help prevent future health problems.

Dermatologists diagnose and treat many different conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. The following list includes some of the most common reasons for a patient to see a dermatologist.

There is a wide range of conditions that Naturopathic doctors treat, either alone or in combination with other complementary or usual medical treatments. Acute conditions such as headaches, sore throats, ear infections, intestinal upsets, colds and flu, etc. Chronic illnesses such as migraines, musculoskeletal pain, gastrointestinal, gynecological, arthritis, heart disease, etc.

Degenerated discs, bulging discs, herniated or ruptured and protruding discs of the lumbar spine (low back) along with joint facet syndrome and sciatica.