Trichotillomania is a behavior where individuals pull or twist off their hair until it breaks or falls out. People with Trichotillomania will pull out their hair on the eyebrows, eyelashes, hair on top of their head and body hair.  

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Self-injury is also called self-harm or self-mutilation and is defined as any intentional injury to one’s body. Self-injury includes cutting, burning, picking, hair pulling, head banging, hitting or bone breaking.  

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It’s estimated that greater than 50 percent of children affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will continue to exhibit symptoms as adults. The diagnosis of ADHD in adults is a bit trickier than it is for children. It has been determined that ADHD is not onset in adulthood; therefore, it must also have been present in childhood, even if it went undiagnosed. For those diagnosed with ADHD as a child, a doctor can help provide you with a treatment plan better suited for your stage of life and your particular situation. For those who were not diagnosed during childhood, read on to find out more about how to get tested.  

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It is estimated that nearly eight million Americans have an eating disorder, but what puts them at risk? The exact cause of eating disorders is unknown and may be contributed to a number of factors that come into play in a person’s life. However, there are many risk factors that you should be aware of.  

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Watch what you eat. It’s important to eat regularly to prevent your blood sugar from lowering, which can cause moodiness. Keep healthy snacks available so that if you start to feel hungry you have something nutritious to reach for. You may also want to avoid too much sugar which can give you an immediate rush, but will leave you feeling sluggish shortly after. Also, adding protein to your diet will help increase energy and alertness.  

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Depression is something that we are starting to hear more and more about in the mainstream media; however, one thing that we don’t often hear about is atypical depression.  

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We talk a lot about insomnia and how it is often caused by depression, anxiety or substance abuse, but what about oversleeping? Too much sleep, or hypersomnia, can also be bad for your health and, like insomnia, can be brought on by mental illnesses and drug or alcohol abuse.  

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In the past, we have talked a lot about eating disorders among women, primarily because women have historically been the ones who suffer from them the most. However, in recent years, more and more men are suffering from various forms of eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.  

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In a previous post we discussed the signs and symptoms to look out for if you suspect a co-worker is struggling with addiction. Now what? 

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Typically, we are taught that work life and personal life are to remain separate. However, if your co-worker is suffering with a drug or alcohol addiction, it can have a serious effect on your work environment and productivity. 

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When seeking treatment for eating disorders there are a variety of different options to choose from based on the severity of the disorder and the characteristics of the person suffering from it. Oftentimes treatment involves a combination of many different options. 

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