What is a nightmare? Nightmares are scary dreams that awaken a child. Occasional bad dreams are normal at all ages after about 6 months of age. When infants have a nightmare, they cry and scream until someone comes to them. When preschoolers have a nightmare, they usually cry and run into their parents’ bedroom. Older […]

Twelve Step Programs Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: A 12 Step program is both a recovery plan and support network. Group members use the 12 steps to support each other as they recover from addictions and compulsions…. Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any […]

Therapeutic Recreation Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is therapeutic recreation? Therapeutic recreation uses leisure activities like games and crafts to help people function better. People who may benefit… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., Inc. […]

The Stresses of Chronic Illness Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is chronic illness? Chronic illness is any disease that lasts for months, years, or a lifetime. Some examples include: AIDS cancer cerebral… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of […]

Tardive Dyskinesia Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is tardive dyskinesia? Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a set of symptoms caused by the long-term use of certain medicines. These medicines, called… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., […]

Stress Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is stress? Stress is when life’s demands seem too heavy. You feel anxious and tense and may be aware that your heart is beating faster. A certain… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information […]

Stress Management Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is stress management? Stress management is the mastery of specific skills that help reduce the negative effects of stress on the body and… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & […]

Social Support Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is social support? Social support is having close relationships with other people. Support often comes from family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers. It… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of Merck & Co., […]

Self-Harming Behaviors Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What does it mean to self-harm? Self-harm means injuring your body deliberately in a way that leaves marks or causes damage. It may also be called self-injury,… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information […]

Self-Esteem in Older Adults Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is a term used to describe the way you feel about yourself. Changes in health, roles, activities, and lifestyle as you get… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains […]

Self-Esteem Did you read? Dear Sir/Madam: mukesh agarwal shared this content with you: What is self-esteem? Self-esteem describes how you think and feel about yourself. If you like yourself and feel deserving of good things in life, you have high… Read more NOND-1023896-0019 04/12 Notice: This e-mail message, together with any attachments, contains information of […]