Identifying as transgender is not a mental disorder. However, according to minority stress theory, transgender individuals may be at a higher risk for experiencing negative impacts on their physical and mental health as a result of stigma, prejudice, and discrimination. Although transgender individuals were banned from serving in the military
Although not a clinical diagnosis, Internet Gaming Disorder is identified to be a potentially uncontrolled pattern of behaviors related to browsing the internet or online gaming systems. Activities that can be engaged in excessively online that may lead to these symptoms include: excessing online gaming, online gambling, and the use
The use of social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, are extremely popular for individuals of all ages. While social networking can be associated with positive outcomes like friendships and peer networks, it can also result in negative outcomes including mental health issues and dissatisfaction in numerous areas. These
Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder, like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, where individuals struggle with concerns and preoccupation around food. Often binge eating disorder and obesity are discussed together, however, only about 50-75% of those with the condition experience being overweight or obese. This condition is characterized by
Self-harm is a problem that affects many people, and can be a difficult issue to treat clinically. Standardized treatments don’t always do the best job of managing this dangerous behavior. Mindfulness has been proposed to help mitigate some of the factors that lead to self-injury. In a study by Caltabiano
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may be limited to habitual or restrictive eating patterns. As a result, children may be consuming insufficient amounts of nutrients or an excess amount. This makes it difficult and stressful for families to provide the appropriate types and amounts of nutrients necessary to maintain healthy
Please note that Intercommunity Action will be CLOSED Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day. We’ll return to our regular hours on Wednesday, July 5.
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is one of the most common neurological conditions affecting the aging global population (Rosinczuk & Koltuniuk, 2017). A drastic loss of the neurotransmitter dopamine neurons in the brain leads to functional mobility dysfunction. The motor difficulties tied to PD create problems with activities of daily living. Symptoms
Join us as we recreate a summer night at the bandshell featuring the music from the Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s. This will be Interact’s 20th “Caring for the Community” Auction fundraiser! We’ll be presenting our Community Appreciation Award to Kay Sykora. Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 5:30
Do you want to quit smoking? Sign up now for a FREE smoking cessation workshop on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 12 – 2 p.m. at Greenridge Counseling Center 6122 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia You will learn skills to help you quit smoking… FOR GOOD! Feel free to download and share this