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Adolescent Behavior Problems Many factors put youth and families at risk for juvenile delinquency. Research indicates that the most effective treatments, even with very difficult youth, are programs and treatments that are family-based and multisystemic. Treatments that focus on the family can also be useful in helping adults develop their parenting skills, deal with stress, and work on marital relationships.   Alcohol Problems Today we know a lot more about the set of different patterns that fall under the term Alcohol Use Disorders. And, better still, we know a lot more about how to turn things around -- to get things back on track. A number of approaches have been demonstrated to be effective. Some of them are more oriented to seeing individuals, some to meeting in groups, some to involving the family.   Infidelity The causes of infidelity are complex and varied. Reasons include low self-esteem, relationship deficits, or a social context in which infidelity is condoned. This pamphlet discusses treatment and recovery.   Alzheimer's Disease Approximately four million persons in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain that causes progressive deterioration of brain cells.   Male Sexual Problems Couples today expect more out of sex and intimacy than in any point in history. But sexual difficulties are normal. This pamphlet discusses treatment options and when to get help.   Female Sexual Problems The good news is that PTSD is highly treatable when diagnosed early. The bad news is that it is often missed, or misdiagnosed, by examining physicians and mental health professionals. This pamphlet answers the questions: What causes PTSD? How can you tell if it's PTSD? Is it possible that there can be a delayed reaction to the traumatic event? What kind of help is there for PTSD? What types of drugs might be used in treatment?   Depression The hopelessness and helplessness that people experience when they are depressed is more than just a frame of mind -- it is an entire way of being. This pamphlet answers the questions, What are depression's effects on personal and family life? How do you know when to seek help? and What kinds of treatments are commonly used?   Eating Disorders Eating disorders consume the individual in obsessive negative thinking and behaviors, and they consume the individual's relationships with family members, loved ones, and life. This pamphlet discusses the serious distress signals and what helps.   Domestic Violence In almost 20 percent of all marriages, couples slap, shove, hit, or otherwise assault each other. This pamphlet answers the questions, How can I get help? What to do if a friend or family member is in a violent relationship.   Adolescent Self-harm By definition, self-harm refers to hurting oneself to relieve emotional pain or distress. The most common forms of this behavior are cutting and burning. The least common forms of self-harm include pulling out bodily hairs, punching walls, and ingesting toxic substances or sharp objects.     << BACK | NEXT >>