Anxiety
- Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components.[2] These components combine to create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry. Anxiety is a generalized mood condition that can often occur without an identifiable triggering stimulus. As such, it is distinguished from fear, which occurs in the presence of an observed threat. Additionally, fear is related to the specific behaviors of escape and avoidance, whereas anxiety is the result of threats that are perceived to be uncontrollable or unavoidable.[3] Another view is that anxiety is "a future-oriented mood state in which one is ready or prepared to attempt to cope with upcoming negative events"[4] suggesting that it is a distinction between future vs. present dangers that divides anxiety and fear. Anxiety is considered to be a normal reaction to stress. It may help a person to deal with a difficult situation, for example at work or at school, by prompting one to cope with it. When anxiety becomes excessive, it may fall under the classification of an anxiety disorder.[5]
- [2] Seligman, M.E.P., Walker, E.F. & Rosenhan, D.L.). Abnormal psychology, (4th ed.) New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
- [3] Ohman, A. (2000). Fear and anxiety: Evolutionary, cognitive, and clinical perspectives. In M. Lewis & J. M. Haviland-Jones (Eds.). Handbook of emotions. (pp.573-593). New York: The Guilford Press.
- [4] Barlow, David H. (November 2002). "Unraveling the mysteries of anxiety and its disorders from the perspective of emotion theory". American Psychologist: 1247-63. http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp/55/11/1247.pdf.
- [5] National Institute of Mental Health Retrieved September 3, 2008.
Depression
- Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity. Depressed people may feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable or restless. They may lose interest in activities that once were pleasurable, experience loss of appetite or overeating, or problems concentrating, remembering details or making decisions; and may contemplate or attempt suicide. Insomnia, waking early, excessive sleeping, fatigue, loss of energy, or aches, pains or digestive problems that are resistant to treatment may be present.[1]
- [1] "Depression". National Institute of Mental Health. 2009-09-23. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/complete-index.shtml. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 (P.L.104-191) [HIPAA] was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996. It was originally sponsored by Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-Kan.). According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they change or lose their jobs. Title II of HIPAA, known as the Administrative Simplification (AS) provisions, requires the establishment of national standards for electronic health care transactions and national identifiers for providers, health insurance plans, and employers.
The Administration Simplification provisions also address the security and privacy of health data. The standards are meant to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the nation's health care system by encouraging the widespread use of electronic data interchange in the U.S. health care system.
www.HIPAA.org
www.AAMFT.org
American Assocation for Marriage and Family Therapy - Advancing the professional interest of marriage and family therapists.
DulwichCentre.com.au
Dulwich Centre is an independent centre in Adelaide, Australia involved in: narrative therapy, community work, training, publishing, supporting practitioners in different parts of the world, and co-hosting international conferences. Welcome to our web site. We hope it acts as gateway to information about narrative therapy, community work and psychosocial support. You will also find here articles to read, books and journals to purchase, training events and conferences to attend.
NCCAM.NIH.gov
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Expanding Horizons of Healthcare
Gottman.com
The Gottman Institute - Researching and Restoring Relationships. The Gottman Institute provides practical, research-based tools to strengthen and repair marriages & relationships.
CSH.UMN.edu
The University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality & Healing. Enriching health and well-being by providing high-quality interdisciplinary education, conducting rigorous research, and delivering innovative programs that advance integrative health and healing.
www.bmft.state.mn.us
Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
www.samhsa.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
www.adaa.org
Anxiety.
www.nimh.nih.gov
Depression.
www.macmh.org
Children's Mental Health.
www.lifeline.org
Suicide Prevention.
www.save.org
Suicide Prevention.
www.minnesotacoaches.org
Minnesota Coaches Association
www.wisebrain.org
Wisebrain.org
www.mindfullivingprograms.com
Mindfull Living Programs
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