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According to National Institute of Mental Health approximate at quarter of American suffer from a mental health problem each year with about 6% having more severe and chronic mental illness like Major Depression or Schizophrenia. Due to stigma, lack of awareness and inability to accept having a mental disorder, people often present with symptoms of physical ailments like poor performance at work, headache, poor sleep, fatigue even increase alcohol and illicit drug use; often times the underlying cause being a mental disorder. Early detection and treatment is of utmost importance which has shown to prevent further deterioration of mental health leading to hospitalization, financial stress and even suicide.
Sleep Medicine: It is no secret that a good night sleep can make a world of difference in a
person's life. Nearly 1 in 10 adult in US suffers from a persistent problem of
going to , staying and maintaining sleep known as insomnia. Insomnia is
considered one of the most common sleep disorder associated with depression,
poor concentration, inc risk of heart disease and diabetes. Insomnia can be
effectively treated with behavior interventions (sleep hygiene), cognitive
behavior therapy and medications.
Nearly 18 million Americans suffers from sleep apnea. It is one of the
rapidly growing sleep disorder as it is linked strongly with obesity. Sleep
apnea has many negative implications including worsening of high blood pressure,
irregular heart rate, increase blood sugar and inc risk of stroke. Symptoms of
sleep apnea can vary from day time sleepiness, snoring , breathing pauses during
sleep to morning headaches and and night sweats. A patient with sleep apnea not
only puts his/her body at risk but also disrupts the quality of their partner's
sleep.
helpyourselfhelpothers.org provides several screening tools to suggest risks of having a mental illness. www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth also provides useful information regarding treatment and signs of mental disorders. For more information on insomnia visit : http://www.cdc.gov/features/dssleep/
IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM A MENTAL ILLNESS OR SLEEP DISORDER. PLEASE DONOT WAIT . CALL 404-947-5316 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW.
According to National Institute of Mental Health approximate at quarter of American suffer from a mental health problem each year with about 6% having more severe and chronic mental illness like Major Depression or Schizophrenia. Due to stigma, lack of awareness and inability to accept having a mental disorder, people often present with symptoms of physical ailments like poor performance at work, headache, poor sleep, fatigue even increase alcohol and illicit drug use; often times the underlying cause being a mental disorder. Early detection and treatment is of utmost importance which has shown to prevent further deterioration of mental health leading to hospitalization, financial stress and even suicide.
Sleep Medicine: It is no secret that a good night sleep can make a world of difference in a
person's life. Nearly 1 in 10 adult in US suffers from a persistent problem of
going to , staying and maintaining sleep known as insomnia. Insomnia is
considered one of the most common sleep disorder associated with depression,
poor concentration, inc risk of heart disease and diabetes. Insomnia can be
effectively treated with behavior interventions (sleep hygiene), cognitive
behavior therapy and medications.
Nearly 18 million Americans suffers from sleep apnea. It is one of the
rapidly growing sleep disorder as it is linked strongly with obesity. Sleep
apnea has many negative implications including worsening of high blood pressure,
irregular heart rate, increase blood sugar and inc risk of stroke. Symptoms of
sleep apnea can vary from day time sleepiness, snoring , breathing pauses during
sleep to morning headaches and and night sweats. A patient with sleep apnea not
only puts his/her body at risk but also disrupts the quality of their partner's
sleep.
helpyourselfhelpothers.org provides several screening tools to suggest risks of having a mental illness. www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth also provides useful information regarding treatment and signs of mental disorders. For more information on insomnia visit : http://www.cdc.gov/features/dssleep/
IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM A MENTAL ILLNESS OR SLEEP DISORDER. PLEASE DONOT WAIT . CALL 404-947-5316 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW.