Posts Tagged ‘mental disorders’
Climate Change And Mental Health
Two doctors are experts in psychiatry and social psychology, Lisa A. Page and Louise M. Howard, ensure that in future years will sharply increase mental disorders both newly emerging, such as exacerbations and relapses of existing ones.
To support his views are supported by several epidemiological studies have serious, suggests that in the coming decades are expected so many natural disasters, economic, social and so on. As a result of climate change and environmental threats that ultimately affect the minds of citizens in the form of depression, post-traumatic disorders, psychosomatic diseases, etc..
In fact, in recent decades has warned in the world a slow but steady increase of mental disorders related to stress, lifestyle, loss of social support and emotional, behavioral addictions, etc.. Moreover the experts argue that in times of crisis care for disadvantaged populations, such as mental illness, which usually suffer the most. You know, a skinny dog …
Electrolyte Solution & Dehydration
The electrolyte solution sold in pharmacies. These preparations are used to prevent dehydration, so they prevent the child from running out of water and essential minerals (electrolytes). Much can be stored for 48 hours in the refrigerator once the container has been opened. Sachets of powder or solution form ice will last longer. Check expiration dates. Doctors recommend using commercial formulations.
If you do not have on hand (during the night, for example, so pending the opening of the pharmacy), you can prepare a dehydration solution back home. You must comply strictly following proportions:
- 360 ml (12 oz) of pure orange juice, unsweetened
- 600 ml (20 oz) of boiled water cooled
- 2.5 ml (1 / 2 tsp) salt