By guest writer Caroline Lovell
Computerized cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce physical symptoms and illnesses caused by depression by over 25%, according to new research.
Despina Learmouth at City University, London, looked at the effect of the Beating the Blues interactive therapy system on 504 service users.
“These findings are significant because besides the obvious fact that alleviating depression is important for individuals’ well being, physical illnesses and symptoms are known to be made worse by mental ill health,” said Learmouth. “Pain can become worse, immune functioning can be lowered, and stress levels can be increased – leading to further potential health risks.”
Beating the Blues was recommended for use by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence last year.
In April, the (English) government issued guidance urging primary care trusts to make the system available to people with anxiety and depression.
Click here to read more about the program
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Computer Program for Healing Depression
By guest writer Caroline Lovell
Computerized cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce physical symptoms and illnesses caused by depression by over 25%, according to new research.
Despina Learmouth at City University, London, looked at the effect of the Beating the Blues interactive therapy system on 504 service users.
“These findings are significant because besides the obvious fact that alleviating depression is important for individuals’ well being, physical illnesses and symptoms are known to be made worse by mental ill health,” said Learmouth. “Pain can become worse, immune functioning can be lowered, and stress levels can be increased – leading to further potential health risks.”
Beating the Blues was recommended for use by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence last year.
In April, the (English) government issued guidance urging primary care trusts to make the system available to people with anxiety and depression.
Click here to read more about the program
Computerized cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce physical symptoms and illnesses caused by depression by over 25%, according to new research.
Despina Learmouth at City University, London, looked at the effect of the Beating the Blues interactive therapy system on 504 service users.
“These findings are significant because besides the obvious fact that alleviating depression is important for individuals’ well being, physical illnesses and symptoms are known to be made worse by mental ill health,” said Learmouth. “Pain can become worse, immune functioning can be lowered, and stress levels can be increased – leading to further potential health risks.”
Beating the Blues was recommended for use by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence last year.
In April, the (English) government issued guidance urging primary care trusts to make the system available to people with anxiety and depression.
Click here to read more about the program
Monday, August 27, 2007
Bipolar Disabilities Guide
Read this report right now to learn the secrets and strategies of the Social Security disability game that the U.S. Government hopes you never find out!
Benefits You Could Qualify For Include:
Checks that can exceed $1400.00 each and every month for as long as you remain disabled (or until the onset of regular Social Security benefits).
Additional monthly checks for your spouse and children.
Medical benefits from Medicare or Medicaid to cover your doctor and hospital visits, prescription medication, therapy, medical specialists and other medical costs.
Even continued monthly checks while you try to go back to work (if your condition improves).
Take A Peek At The Secrets You'll Discover Inside The“Bipolar’s Guide To Winning Social Security Disability”
- The #1 Secret To Winning Social Security Disability, Whether Or Not You Have Applied Before (And Been Denied). . .
- How To Build A Bullet-Proof Case With Bipolar Disorder That Practically Makes Your Claim A Slam-Dunk. . .
- Which Social Security Rules Can Sometimes Be Broken...And Which Can't!
- The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do If You Want To Get A Favorable Decision. . .
- How You May Be Able To Collect Benefits Even Before You Win Your Case. . .
- The One Thing You Absolutely Must Prove To Social Security If You Are Under 50 Years Old. . .
- 3 Simple Words That Your Doctor Can Use To Help You Win Your Case. . .
- What You Definitely Must Take With You If You Go To A Hearing. . .
- Why Your Doctor Should Never Tell Social Security That You Are Disabled With Bipolar. .
- How To Get Thousands More In Back Benefits By Doing This One Simple Thing...
- The Shocking Uncensored Secret That Social Security Disability Lawyers Don't Want You To Know!
- The Most Important Form In Your Disability Claim Arsenal - Do You Have It?
- The Truth Behind Social Security’s Listings And How To Legitimately Get Around Them With Your Bipolar Disorder
- How To Keep Your Records From Falling Into Social Security’s 'Black Hole'
- The Secret To Speeding Up Your Decision By 30% Or More. . .
- How To Be Your Claim Examiner's 'Best Friend' And What This Does To Raise The Odds In Your Favor
Which Of These Powerful Secrets, Tips And Tactics Could You Use To Win Your Bipolar Disability Case?
- The Simple But Shocking Truth About Your Education That Can Make An Amazing Difference In Deciding Your Bipolar Claim.
- The 5 Steps You Must Climb In Order To Force Social Security To Award Your Benefits.
- How To Win Your Case Without The Stress Of Going To A Hearing.
- 7 Common Myths That Get Thousands Of Applicants Denied Time After Time.
- Why, If You Live In One Of These 10 States, You Must Work Even Harder If You Want To Win.
- How You Can Continue To Legally Cash Your Benefit Checks While Going Back To Work.
- How Your Bipolar Medications Can Help You Win Your Case.
- 3 Popular Misconceptions That Keep Thousands From Even Applying.
- Why You Should Never Tell Your Doctor That You Are Permanently Disabled.
- The Family And Friends Strategy That Can Explode Your Chances Of Winning.
- The Dark Side Of The Social Security Administration And What This Means To Your Financial Survival.
- A Little Known Technique To Overcome Allegations Of Alcohol Or Drug Abuse That Would Otherwise Sink Your Case.
- Which Jobs Never To List On Your Application (Without Being Dishonest, Of Course).
- The One Mistake That Almost Every Applicant Makes With Their Medical Records (And How YouCan Avoid It).
- Why Writing Too Much Or Too Little On Social Security Forms Can Sink Your Claim.
- Proven Methods Of Using Conditions Other Than Bipolar To Help Your Claim.
- How To Overcome The Problem Of Having Too Few Medical Records
And all of this is still just a tiny fraction of the information inside. At a glance you'll know "every trick in the book" to give your claim the best possible chance of success.
To learn more, check out Bipolar Disabilities Guide.
Bipolar Disabilities Guide
Read this report right now to learn the secrets and strategies of the Social Security disability game that the U.S. Government hopes you never find out!
Benefits You Could Qualify For Include:
Checks that can exceed $1400.00 each and every month for as long as you remain disabled (or until the onset of regular Social Security benefits).
Additional monthly checks for your spouse and children.
Medical benefits from Medicare or Medicaid to cover your doctor and hospital visits, prescription medication, therapy, medical specialists and other medical costs.
Even continued monthly checks while you try to go back to work (if your condition improves).
Take A Peek At The Secrets You'll Discover Inside The“Bipolar’s Guide To Winning Social Security Disability”
- The #1 Secret To Winning Social Security Disability, Whether Or Not You Have Applied Before (And Been Denied). . .
- How To Build A Bullet-Proof Case With Bipolar Disorder That Practically Makes Your Claim A Slam-Dunk. . .
- Which Social Security Rules Can Sometimes Be Broken...And Which Can't!
- The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do If You Want To Get A Favorable Decision. . .
- How You May Be Able To Collect Benefits Even Before You Win Your Case. . .
- The One Thing You Absolutely Must Prove To Social Security If You Are Under 50 Years Old. . .
- 3 Simple Words That Your Doctor Can Use To Help You Win Your Case. . .
- What You Definitely Must Take With You If You Go To A Hearing. . .
- Why Your Doctor Should Never Tell Social Security That You Are Disabled With Bipolar. .
- How To Get Thousands More In Back Benefits By Doing This One Simple Thing...
- The Shocking Uncensored Secret That Social Security Disability Lawyers Don't Want You To Know!
- The Most Important Form In Your Disability Claim Arsenal - Do You Have It?
- The Truth Behind Social Security’s Listings And How To Legitimately Get Around Them With Your Bipolar Disorder
- How To Keep Your Records From Falling Into Social Security’s 'Black Hole'
- The Secret To Speeding Up Your Decision By 30% Or More. . .
- How To Be Your Claim Examiner's 'Best Friend' And What This Does To Raise The Odds In Your Favor
Which Of These Powerful Secrets, Tips And Tactics Could You Use To Win Your Bipolar Disability Case?
- The Simple But Shocking Truth About Your Education That Can Make An Amazing Difference In Deciding Your Bipolar Claim.
- The 5 Steps You Must Climb In Order To Force Social Security To Award Your Benefits.
- How To Win Your Case Without The Stress Of Going To A Hearing.
- 7 Common Myths That Get Thousands Of Applicants Denied Time After Time.
- Why, If You Live In One Of These 10 States, You Must Work Even Harder If You Want To Win.
- How You Can Continue To Legally Cash Your Benefit Checks While Going Back To Work.
- How Your Bipolar Medications Can Help You Win Your Case.
- 3 Popular Misconceptions That Keep Thousands From Even Applying.
- Why You Should Never Tell Your Doctor That You Are Permanently Disabled.
- The Family And Friends Strategy That Can Explode Your Chances Of Winning.
- The Dark Side Of The Social Security Administration And What This Means To Your Financial Survival.
- A Little Known Technique To Overcome Allegations Of Alcohol Or Drug Abuse That Would Otherwise Sink Your Case.
- Which Jobs Never To List On Your Application (Without Being Dishonest, Of Course).
- The One Mistake That Almost Every Applicant Makes With Their Medical Records (And How YouCan Avoid It).
- Why Writing Too Much Or Too Little On Social Security Forms Can Sink Your Claim.
- Proven Methods Of Using Conditions Other Than Bipolar To Help Your Claim.
- How To Overcome The Problem Of Having Too Few Medical Records
And all of this is still just a tiny fraction of the information inside. At a glance you'll know "every trick in the book" to give your claim the best possible chance of success.
To learn more, check out Bipolar Disabilities Guide.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Post Traumatic Stress and the Media
Post Traumatic Stress disorder or PTSD is a very real and very curable problem. Anyone, even an infant can acquire symptoms of PTSD upon experiencing a serious trauma.
When my brother first saw the movie "Forest Gump" he nearly hit the floor during the scenes about Vietnam. Not because of the film, but because of the realistic sounds of the gunfire. It had been decades since he was in Vietnam but the piercing sound of gunfire that seemed to be coming from behind the movie viewers was enough to take him back to fright-filled days at war.
In today's world of 24/7 news coverage of terrorism, war and crime, it is even possible for someone to develop PTSD by immersing themselves in videos and newscasts about an event in which they had no actual involvement. This was made clear to clinicians after 911, and again during the Virginia Tech shootings.
After the Virginia Tech shootings however the process of developing PTSD was more widely understood, and after a few days nearly all of the footage was taken off the air. For those who had already watched hours of video, and who were already at risk for PTSD, it was too late.
Children are particularly at risk of developing intense stress reactions upon watching real or realistic events on film or television. Intense fear can cause them to regress into more childlike behaviors like wetting the bed, moodieness or having nightmares.
If you suspect that you or your child is experiencing serious effects of stress it is important that you get help immediately. Otherwise the stress can hang on for year, and can develop into phobias and other psychological problems.
Technorati Profile
When my brother first saw the movie "Forest Gump" he nearly hit the floor during the scenes about Vietnam. Not because of the film, but because of the realistic sounds of the gunfire. It had been decades since he was in Vietnam but the piercing sound of gunfire that seemed to be coming from behind the movie viewers was enough to take him back to fright-filled days at war.
In today's world of 24/7 news coverage of terrorism, war and crime, it is even possible for someone to develop PTSD by immersing themselves in videos and newscasts about an event in which they had no actual involvement. This was made clear to clinicians after 911, and again during the Virginia Tech shootings.
After the Virginia Tech shootings however the process of developing PTSD was more widely understood, and after a few days nearly all of the footage was taken off the air. For those who had already watched hours of video, and who were already at risk for PTSD, it was too late.
Children are particularly at risk of developing intense stress reactions upon watching real or realistic events on film or television. Intense fear can cause them to regress into more childlike behaviors like wetting the bed, moodieness or having nightmares.
If you suspect that you or your child is experiencing serious effects of stress it is important that you get help immediately. Otherwise the stress can hang on for year, and can develop into phobias and other psychological problems.
Technorati Profile
Post Traumatic Stress and the Media
Post Traumatic Stress disorder or PTSD is a very real and very curable problem. Anyone, even an infant can acquire symptoms of PTSD upon experiencing a serious trauma.
When my brother first saw the movie "Forest Gump" he nearly hit the floor during the scenes about Vietnam. Not because of the film, but because of the realistic sounds of the gunfire. It had been decades since he was in Vietnam but the piercing sound of gunfire that seemed to be coming from behind the movie viewers was enough to take him back to fright-filled days at war.
In today's world of 24/7 news coverage of terrorism, war and crime, it is even possible for someone to develop PTSD by immersing themselves in videos and newscasts about an event in which they had no actual involvement. This was made clear to clinicians after 911, and again during the Virginia Tech shootings.
After the Virginia Tech shootings however the process of developing PTSD was more widely understood, and after a few days nearly all of the footage was taken off the air. For those who had already watched hours of video, and who were already at risk for PTSD, it was too late.
Children are particularly at risk of developing intense stress reactions upon watching real or realistic events on film or television. Intense fear can cause them to regress into more childlike behaviors like wetting the bed, moodieness or having nightmares.
If you suspect that you or your child is experiencing serious effects of stress it is important that you get help immediately. Otherwise the stress can hang on for year, and can develop into phobias and other psychological problems.
Technorati Profile
When my brother first saw the movie "Forest Gump" he nearly hit the floor during the scenes about Vietnam. Not because of the film, but because of the realistic sounds of the gunfire. It had been decades since he was in Vietnam but the piercing sound of gunfire that seemed to be coming from behind the movie viewers was enough to take him back to fright-filled days at war.
In today's world of 24/7 news coverage of terrorism, war and crime, it is even possible for someone to develop PTSD by immersing themselves in videos and newscasts about an event in which they had no actual involvement. This was made clear to clinicians after 911, and again during the Virginia Tech shootings.
After the Virginia Tech shootings however the process of developing PTSD was more widely understood, and after a few days nearly all of the footage was taken off the air. For those who had already watched hours of video, and who were already at risk for PTSD, it was too late.
Children are particularly at risk of developing intense stress reactions upon watching real or realistic events on film or television. Intense fear can cause them to regress into more childlike behaviors like wetting the bed, moodieness or having nightmares.
If you suspect that you or your child is experiencing serious effects of stress it is important that you get help immediately. Otherwise the stress can hang on for year, and can develop into phobias and other psychological problems.
Technorati Profile
Sunday, July 22, 2007
What You Need to Know About Police & Radar Guns
LIVING WITH POLICE RADAR
Police use hand-held or vehicle mounted radar units to monitor the speed of vehicles for the purpose of traffic law enforcement. The units are 'low power' and have a range of only about one-half mile. The range may be more or less depending upon terrain, weather, and the size of the target vehicle.
Officers must usually be trained and certified to operate a radar unit and to testify in court concerning readings obtained with it.
Traffic radar may be operated in the stationary mode or the moving mode. Radar units are designed either for stationary use only, or may have a switch to select stationary or moving operation. In the stationary mode the officer parks the police vehicle at an advantageous location and directs the radar antenna in the direction of the target vehicle. The target vehicle may be either moving toward the radar unit or away from it. If the target is large enough or close enough to reflect the radar signal back to the radar unit, the target’s speed will be recorded.
In the moving mode, the officer’s vehicle must be in motion and can monitor the speed of targets approaching from the opposite direction. The radar unit measures the speed of the officer’s vehicle and the speed of the oncoming target vehicle. The two speeds are added to each other by the radar’s computer. Then the police vehicle speed is subtracted from the total of the two thus giving the target speed. The readout is obtained in a fraction of a second.
The radar unit must be calibrated at the beginning of each shift. Some jurisdictions may require that the unit be calibrated before and after each radar traffic stop is made. The unit may be calibrated manually and electronically by the officer. Manual calibration is done by striking a small tuning fork 'cut' for a certain speed and holding the fork in front of the radar antenna. If properly calibrated, the radar will indicate the same speed as stamped on that particular tuning fork. The unit is also checked by pressing a 'calibrate' button on the radar and observing the correct electronic responses indicating that the unit is functioning properly.
Traffic radar is prone to a few errors if not operated by properly trained personnel. Radar units operated inside the vehicle may read the speed of the spinning ac/heater fan. This error is obvious because of the constant 'speed' readout in the absence of targets. The officer may re-orient the antenna or turn off the fan while operating the radar. The radar may read the speed of an unintended target due to the radar signal being reflected off of large objects. Or the intended target may be a small import car or motorcycle, and the speed actually obtained is the '18-wheeler' further down the road. ( A larger portion of the signal is returned from the '18-wheeler' even though it is farther away.) These and other errors are easily avoided by the trained operator who will choose a location favorable to radar operation and will reject questionable readings when interfering targets or objects are present.
RADAR DETECTORS
Good radar detectors, you can find a great detector here, will detect a signal at a range greater than that at which the radar operator can get a reading. The detector may be able to receive the radar signal a mile or more away, and this range is too great for the radar signal to be reflected back to the radar unit for a reading. Don’t relax yet! Radar operators frequently leave the unit in the 'standby' mode when no traffic is present. When the officers sees a vehicle which appears to be speeding, he can take the unit off 'standby' thus allowing it to transmit and 'lock' on to the target vehicle. If you’re that first vehicle, your radar detector will 'beep', 'flash' or whatever at the same time you’re being clocked. This will, however, let the 'cat out of the bag' and alert detector- equipped cars further down the road. Some operators don’t care about detector equipped cars and will leave the unit on continuously, knowing that there are plenty of non detector-equipped speeding targets to be had.
Police Traffic Laser
Most new, high tech, items used by police agencies are never seen or even heard of by the general public. This will not be the case with the new traffic laser guns which began appearing several years ago.
These new handheld speed measuring devices utilize a narrow beam of light, transmitted in pulses, that strike the target vehicle and then return to the handheld unit where the speed is calculated.
The laser beam reportedly has a width of only three feet at a range of 1000 feet. This makes it easy to pick a single vehicle out of a pack and obtain not only a speed readout but the exact distance to the target.
Radar detectors, which detect radio waves, are useless against the new laser guns so make sure to do your research on the detector your thinking about and be sure it is a laser detector also. Find a great detector here!
Police use hand-held or vehicle mounted radar units to monitor the speed of vehicles for the purpose of traffic law enforcement. The units are 'low power' and have a range of only about one-half mile. The range may be more or less depending upon terrain, weather, and the size of the target vehicle.
Officers must usually be trained and certified to operate a radar unit and to testify in court concerning readings obtained with it.
Traffic radar may be operated in the stationary mode or the moving mode. Radar units are designed either for stationary use only, or may have a switch to select stationary or moving operation. In the stationary mode the officer parks the police vehicle at an advantageous location and directs the radar antenna in the direction of the target vehicle. The target vehicle may be either moving toward the radar unit or away from it. If the target is large enough or close enough to reflect the radar signal back to the radar unit, the target’s speed will be recorded.
In the moving mode, the officer’s vehicle must be in motion and can monitor the speed of targets approaching from the opposite direction. The radar unit measures the speed of the officer’s vehicle and the speed of the oncoming target vehicle. The two speeds are added to each other by the radar’s computer. Then the police vehicle speed is subtracted from the total of the two thus giving the target speed. The readout is obtained in a fraction of a second.
The radar unit must be calibrated at the beginning of each shift. Some jurisdictions may require that the unit be calibrated before and after each radar traffic stop is made. The unit may be calibrated manually and electronically by the officer. Manual calibration is done by striking a small tuning fork 'cut' for a certain speed and holding the fork in front of the radar antenna. If properly calibrated, the radar will indicate the same speed as stamped on that particular tuning fork. The unit is also checked by pressing a 'calibrate' button on the radar and observing the correct electronic responses indicating that the unit is functioning properly.
Traffic radar is prone to a few errors if not operated by properly trained personnel. Radar units operated inside the vehicle may read the speed of the spinning ac/heater fan. This error is obvious because of the constant 'speed' readout in the absence of targets. The officer may re-orient the antenna or turn off the fan while operating the radar. The radar may read the speed of an unintended target due to the radar signal being reflected off of large objects. Or the intended target may be a small import car or motorcycle, and the speed actually obtained is the '18-wheeler' further down the road. ( A larger portion of the signal is returned from the '18-wheeler' even though it is farther away.) These and other errors are easily avoided by the trained operator who will choose a location favorable to radar operation and will reject questionable readings when interfering targets or objects are present.
RADAR DETECTORS
Good radar detectors, you can find a great detector here, will detect a signal at a range greater than that at which the radar operator can get a reading. The detector may be able to receive the radar signal a mile or more away, and this range is too great for the radar signal to be reflected back to the radar unit for a reading. Don’t relax yet! Radar operators frequently leave the unit in the 'standby' mode when no traffic is present. When the officers sees a vehicle which appears to be speeding, he can take the unit off 'standby' thus allowing it to transmit and 'lock' on to the target vehicle. If you’re that first vehicle, your radar detector will 'beep', 'flash' or whatever at the same time you’re being clocked. This will, however, let the 'cat out of the bag' and alert detector- equipped cars further down the road. Some operators don’t care about detector equipped cars and will leave the unit on continuously, knowing that there are plenty of non detector-equipped speeding targets to be had.
Police Traffic Laser
Most new, high tech, items used by police agencies are never seen or even heard of by the general public. This will not be the case with the new traffic laser guns which began appearing several years ago.
These new handheld speed measuring devices utilize a narrow beam of light, transmitted in pulses, that strike the target vehicle and then return to the handheld unit where the speed is calculated.
The laser beam reportedly has a width of only three feet at a range of 1000 feet. This makes it easy to pick a single vehicle out of a pack and obtain not only a speed readout but the exact distance to the target.
Radar detectors, which detect radio waves, are useless against the new laser guns so make sure to do your research on the detector your thinking about and be sure it is a laser detector also. Find a great detector here!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)