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WE FINALLY HAVE A NAME FOR THAT SHITTY CORONAVIRUS FEELING
"WE KNOW THIS IS TEMPORARY, BUT IT DOESN’T FEEL THAT WAY, AND WE REALIZE THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT."
BY VICTOR TANGERMANN
"And we’re not alone in that. “The loss of normalcy; the fear of economic toll; the loss of connection,” he added, “is hitting us and we’re grieving. Collectively. We are not used to this kind of collective grief in the air.”
One kind of grief we’re feeling he characterizes as “anticipatory grief,” according to Kessler, as in, when someone tests positive, or even, the concern that they will, and that their outcome may be dire. One word for that anticipatory grief is “unhealthy.” And another, he points out, is “anxiety,” physical pain that can manifest itself through grief:
“Our mind begins to show us images. […] Our goal is not to ignore those images or to try to make them go away — your mind won’t let you do that and it can be painful to try and force it. The goal is to find balance in the things you’re thinking.”
The fact that the enemy’s invisible is not helping, either, he explains, and it breaks our sense of safety.
So how do we move on?
How do we process this collective grief? Rather than rattling off the stages of grief — you might be familiar with them already — Kessler suggests it’s not something that’s linear. Denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, and acceptance don’t just hit you one-by-one.
But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing we can do to process this unnerving feeling. “To calm yourself, you want to come into the present,” Kessler advised. “This will be familiar advice to anyone who has meditated or practiced mindfulness but people are always surprised at how prosaic this can be.”
You should also let go of what you can’t control. “What your neighbor is doing is out of your control. What is in your control is staying six feet away from them and washing your hands. Focus on that.” He also urges focusing on emotions you can control, like patience, with other people as stressed as you are. Or doing that which is within your control: Talking to people. Naming your emotions. It gives you, according to Kessler, a therapeutic sense of recognition and release:
And if it all feels like too much, talk it out. “When you name it, you feel it and it moves through you,” says Kessler. “Emotions need motion.”
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Sep 08, 2021 HEALTH & CARE Men over the age of 85 have the highest suicide rate in Australia medicalxpress.com/news/2020-03-scientists-parkinson-therapies.html
By Jakob Neeland Manager, Content & Creative Strategy
Men are not exactly renowned for sharing their feelings or opening up emotionally. Decades worth of macho stigmatism and unfair social expectations have seen generations of male Australians forgo the opportunity to talk about problems, and opt for silence instead. While notions like this might seem outdated in this day and age, sadly they are still far too prominent, and even though attitudes are changing, nowhere is this problem more prevalent than in elderly males.
Believe it or not, men over the age of 85 have the highest suicide rate in Australia, and these deaths are not all the result of men who were dealing with mental illness.
This tragedy targets the everyday men who feel worthless and undervalued by a society they once played a significant part in.And the saddest thing is, it doesn’t seem like too many people know or care about it.
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Taking that First Step
The first step is recognizing that something is not right. The second step is getting help. These two steps may in fact be the hardest part of the entire healing process. Once you seek help from a qualified health care provider, a correct diagnosis can be made and proper treatment can be given to help you get back on track. Early recognition and treatment of will offer the greatest chance of recovery and the earlier you seek help the greater the chance that recurrences can be prevented.
Where to Go for Mental Health Help
Once you decide to seek help for your mental health, start with your primary doctor. He or she can evaluate you to make sure that medication or another illness is not the cause of your symptoms. If the symptoms are not caused by an underlying physical illness, your doctor will likely refer you to a mental healthcare professional -- someone trained in treating mental health issues.
To find who to speak to initially and where to find your nearest Pharmacy, Emergency Department and Hospital... Click National Health Services Directory.
Who Treats Mental Illness?
Health care providers in many different environments and specialties are trained to identify the presence of a mental disorder, including:
Primary care physician: Doctors are primarily skilled in medical health care but do have some training in treating mental or psychiatric problems. Physicians will recommend specialized care for patients with more than mild symptoms of a mental illness.
Physician assistant (PA): These caregivers are trained to identify symptoms of mental illness in patients and have some training in treating mental or psychiatric disorders under the supervision of a physician.
Nurse practitioner: These people are registered nurses (RNs) with added nursing training and some training in treating mental or psychiatric problems. Many patients see PAs or nurse practitioners instead of a doctor in rural or underserved areas.
Psychiatrist: These are medical doctors (MDs) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental or psychiatric illnesses. Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe drugs as part of their treatment regimen and are also trained in psychotherapy, a form of "talking" therapy.
Psychologist: These are doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) experts in psychology and are trained in counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological testing. Psychologists are not medically trained and therefore not licensed to prescribe drugs to treat mental illnesses except in several states where prescribing privileges have been extended to psychologists by legislative act.
Social worker: These are specialists who often help to provide counseling services and social service needs to disadvantaged individuals and those with a psychiatric illness. Social workers are trained to recognize mental illness and conduct psychotherapy
Psychiatric nurse specialists: These are registered nurses (RNs) who are educated in psychiatric nursing and specialize in treating mental or psychiatric illnesses.
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and look after YOUR health too - as a man.
You will find out why certain foods play special health roles in a man’s diet for prostate problems, staying lean, and putting on muscle. There are even some in the list that may help your bedroom performance.
Red Meat: If you closed your eyes and imagined a meal made for a man, there’s a good chance you’d dream up an imaginary steak. Men eat a lot more protein than women on average. And for the most part, all that additional protein is healthy. If you want to watch your weight, protein may be a better choice than carbs because your body spends more calories burning protein. It also helps build and retain muscle mass. The key is to have lean red meat in small portions and not eat it daily.
https://www.medicinenet.com/pictures_slideshow_foods_to_boost_male_health/article.htm
https://au.movember.com/about/cause
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Guys, Exercise Will Boost Your Aging Hearts, Testosterone Won't: Study
https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=252632&ecd=mnl_men_022421
Yeap, who is president of the Endocrine Society of Australia, acknowledged that "there is a gradual decline in testosterone levels as men grow older, extending into middle and older age." And that decline is often accompanied by expanding waistlines and a wide array of health conditions.
As a result, testosterone therapy has gained traction, largely in a bid for increased energy and muscle mass. In fact, global sales of the hormone have skyrocketed 12-fold in just the first decade of the 21st century.
That's not necessarily a good development, Yeap cautioned. He argued that men should not embark on testosterone treatment "unless they have medical conditions affecting the pituitary gland or testes which interfere with the production of testosterone." Using testosterone as a body-building tool "is not medically approved, and should be discouraged."
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Feb. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News)
MEN'S HEALTH CENTRE
https://www.medicinenet.com/mens_health/focus.htm?ecd=mnl_men_022421
On average, men die at a significantly younger age than women – the average life expectancy for Australian men is almost five years less than women (presently 79.5 compared to 84), however there is no biological reason for this. The reasons for the poor state of men’s health in Australia and around the world are numerous and complex.
From Movember’s perspective the reasons for the poor state of men’s health include:
Our vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health by supporting prostate and testicular cancer and mental health. We focus our efforts on:
Pathology is the study of disease, or any condition that limits the quality, length, or enjoyment of life. From the time a new life is created to the time it ends pathology is involved. Pathology touches every facet of medicine and, therefore, society.
https://knowpathology.com.au/2016/04/01/6-common-pathology-tests-reveal-health/
Pathology consists of eight main disciplines:
Anatomical Pathology – the study of organs and tissues to help in determining the causes and effects of particular diseases. An anatomical pathologist’s findings are fundamental to medical diagnosis, patient management and research.
Sub specialities include:
• histopathology – microscopic examination of tissues, taken either as biopsy samples or resection specimens, for the purpose of diagnosis, prognosis and directing appropriate treatment;
• cytology – the study of individual cells to detect abnormal cells; and
Chemical Pathology or Biochemistry – involves the study and investigation of the biochemical basis of disease processes, with particular emphasis on metabolic diseases, which include diabetes, bone disease, inborn errors of metabolism and lipid disorders. Work covers the common investigations of electrolyte and diagnostic enzyme changes and plasma proteins seen in routine clinical practice, as well as endocrine testing, tumour markers, therapeutic drugs and toxicology.
Forensic Pathology – investigating unexpected deaths, including the analysis of criminal cases and assisting the police in a range of investigations.
Genetics – includes two main branches – cytogenetics (microscopic analysis of chromosomal abnormalities) and molecular genetics (uses DNA technology to analyse mutations in genes). It involves tests on chromosomes and DNA from cells in body fluids and tissues to diagnose genetic diseases.
Haematology – deals with many aspects of diseases which affect the blood, such as anaemia, leukaemia, lymphoma and clotting or bleeding disorders. It also encompasses the subspecialty of transfusion medicine, which includes blood typing and compatibility testing and the management and supply of a large range of blood products.
Immunology – deals with immunological tests for allergic reactions, diagnostic markers for autoimmune disorders such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and thyroid conditions, and tests to monitor tissue injury due to inflammation.
Microbiology – deals with diseases caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites through tests on blood, body fluids and tissue samples. Additional areas involve control of outbreaks of infectious disease and dealing with the problems of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
General Pathology – covers all areas of pathology and is a wonderfully diverse career option.
https://vimeo.com/124597870
A 90 second online video showing what happens behind the scenes after your Pathology sample is taken.
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Types of Penis Disorders
Impotence Pictures Slideshow:
Watch this slideshow on erectile dysfunction (impotence) which covers symptoms, causes, medicines and treatments as well as alternative approaches for this common problem.
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Medically Reviewed on 10/9/2020
12 April 2022
By Jakob Neeland
Manager, Content & Creative Strategy
An Easy Check-Up here:
https://symptoms.webmd.com/#introView
YOU are in CONTROL - aren't you? Direct your OWN Future...
These people are Your Team... your own crew.
YOU control THEM, and in turn they can offer suggestions...
WE FINALLY HAVE A NAME FOR THAT SHITTY CORONAVIRUS FEELING
"WE KNOW THIS IS TEMPORARY, BUT IT DOESN’T FEEL THAT WAY, AND WE REALIZE THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT."
BY VICTOR TANGERMANN
"And we’re not alone in that. “The loss of normalcy; the fear of economic toll; the loss of connection,” he added, “is hitting us and we’re grieving. Collectively. We are not used to this kind of collective grief in the air.”
One kind of grief we’re feeling he characterizes as “anticipatory grief,” according to Kessler, as in, when someone tests positive, or even, the concern that they will, and that their outcome may be dire. One word for that anticipatory grief is “unhealthy.” And another, he points out, is “anxiety,” physical pain that can manifest itself through grief:
“Our mind begins to show us images. […] Our goal is not to ignore those images or to try to make them go away — your mind won’t let you do that and it can be painful to try and force it. The goal is to find balance in the things you’re thinking.”
The fact that the enemy’s invisible is not helping, either, he explains, and it breaks our sense of safety.
So how do we move on?
How do we process this collective grief? Rather than rattling off the stages of grief — you might be familiar with them already — Kessler suggests it’s not something that’s linear. Denial, anger, bargaining, sadness, and acceptance don’t just hit you one-by-one.
But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing we can do to process this unnerving feeling. “To calm yourself, you want to come into the present,” Kessler advised. “This will be familiar advice to anyone who has meditated or practiced mindfulness but people are always surprised at how prosaic this can be.”
You should also let go of what you can’t control. “What your neighbor is doing is out of your control. What is in your control is staying six feet away from them and washing your hands. Focus on that.” He also urges focusing on emotions you can control, like patience, with other people as stressed as you are. Or doing that which is within your control: Talking to people. Naming your emotions. It gives you, according to Kessler, a therapeutic sense of recognition and release:
And if it all feels like too much, talk it out. “When you name it, you feel it and it moves through you,” says Kessler. “Emotions need motion.”
- - - - - - - - - - -
Sep 08, 2021 HEALTH & CARE Men over the age of 85 have the highest suicide rate in Australia medicalxpress.com/news/2020-03-scientists-parkinson-therapies.html
By Jakob Neeland Manager, Content & Creative Strategy
Men are not exactly renowned for sharing their feelings or opening up emotionally. Decades worth of macho stigmatism and unfair social expectations have seen generations of male Australians forgo the opportunity to talk about problems, and opt for silence instead. While notions like this might seem outdated in this day and age, sadly they are still far too prominent, and even though attitudes are changing, nowhere is this problem more prevalent than in elderly males.
Believe it or not, men over the age of 85 have the highest suicide rate in Australia, and these deaths are not all the result of men who were dealing with mental illness.
This tragedy targets the everyday men who feel worthless and undervalued by a society they once played a significant part in.And the saddest thing is, it doesn’t seem like too many people know or care about it.
- = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - = - =
Taking that First Step
The first step is recognizing that something is not right. The second step is getting help. These two steps may in fact be the hardest part of the entire healing process. Once you seek help from a qualified health care provider, a correct diagnosis can be made and proper treatment can be given to help you get back on track. Early recognition and treatment of will offer the greatest chance of recovery and the earlier you seek help the greater the chance that recurrences can be prevented.
Where to Go for Mental Health Help
Once you decide to seek help for your mental health, start with your primary doctor. He or she can evaluate you to make sure that medication or another illness is not the cause of your symptoms. If the symptoms are not caused by an underlying physical illness, your doctor will likely refer you to a mental healthcare professional -- someone trained in treating mental health issues.
To find who to speak to initially and where to find your nearest Pharmacy, Emergency Department and Hospital... Click National Health Services Directory.
Who Treats Mental Illness?
Health care providers in many different environments and specialties are trained to identify the presence of a mental disorder, including:
Primary care physician: Doctors are primarily skilled in medical health care but do have some training in treating mental or psychiatric problems. Physicians will recommend specialized care for patients with more than mild symptoms of a mental illness.
Physician assistant (PA): These caregivers are trained to identify symptoms of mental illness in patients and have some training in treating mental or psychiatric disorders under the supervision of a physician.
Nurse practitioner: These people are registered nurses (RNs) with added nursing training and some training in treating mental or psychiatric problems. Many patients see PAs or nurse practitioners instead of a doctor in rural or underserved areas.
Psychiatrist: These are medical doctors (MDs) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental or psychiatric illnesses. Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe drugs as part of their treatment regimen and are also trained in psychotherapy, a form of "talking" therapy.
Psychologist: These are doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) experts in psychology and are trained in counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological testing. Psychologists are not medically trained and therefore not licensed to prescribe drugs to treat mental illnesses except in several states where prescribing privileges have been extended to psychologists by legislative act.
Social worker: These are specialists who often help to provide counseling services and social service needs to disadvantaged individuals and those with a psychiatric illness. Social workers are trained to recognize mental illness and conduct psychotherapy
Psychiatric nurse specialists: These are registered nurses (RNs) who are educated in psychiatric nursing and specialize in treating mental or psychiatric illnesses.
------------------------------------
and look after YOUR health too - as a man.
You will find out why certain foods play special health roles in a man’s diet for prostate problems, staying lean, and putting on muscle. There are even some in the list that may help your bedroom performance.
Red Meat: If you closed your eyes and imagined a meal made for a man, there’s a good chance you’d dream up an imaginary steak. Men eat a lot more protein than women on average. And for the most part, all that additional protein is healthy. If you want to watch your weight, protein may be a better choice than carbs because your body spends more calories burning protein. It also helps build and retain muscle mass. The key is to have lean red meat in small portions and not eat it daily.
https://www.medicinenet.com/pictures_slideshow_foods_to_boost_male_health/article.htm
- Reviewed By: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
- https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=85199
https://au.movember.com/about/cause
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Guys, Exercise Will Boost Your Aging Hearts, Testosterone Won't: Study
https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=252632&ecd=mnl_men_022421
Yeap, who is president of the Endocrine Society of Australia, acknowledged that "there is a gradual decline in testosterone levels as men grow older, extending into middle and older age." And that decline is often accompanied by expanding waistlines and a wide array of health conditions.
As a result, testosterone therapy has gained traction, largely in a bid for increased energy and muscle mass. In fact, global sales of the hormone have skyrocketed 12-fold in just the first decade of the 21st century.
That's not necessarily a good development, Yeap cautioned. He argued that men should not embark on testosterone treatment "unless they have medical conditions affecting the pituitary gland or testes which interfere with the production of testosterone." Using testosterone as a body-building tool "is not medically approved, and should be discouraged."
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Feb. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News)
MEN'S HEALTH CENTRE
https://www.medicinenet.com/mens_health/focus.htm?ecd=mnl_men_022421
On average, men die at a significantly younger age than women – the average life expectancy for Australian men is almost five years less than women (presently 79.5 compared to 84), however there is no biological reason for this. The reasons for the poor state of men’s health in Australia and around the world are numerous and complex.
From Movember’s perspective the reasons for the poor state of men’s health include:
- Lack of awareness and understanding of the health issues men face
- Men not openly discussing their health and how they’re feeling
- Reluctance to take action when men don’t feel physical or mentally well
- Men engaging in risky activities that threaten their health
- Stigmas surrounding mental health
- Movember aims to change the face of men’s health and reverse this way of thinking by putting a fun twist on this serious issue. Using the moustache as a catalyst, we want to bring about change and give men the opportunity and confidence to learn and talk about their health more openly and take action.
Our vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health by supporting prostate and testicular cancer and mental health. We focus our efforts on:
- Awareness and Education
- Staying Mentally Healthy
- Living With and Beyond Cancer
- Living With and Beyond Mental Illness
- Research
Pathology is the study of disease, or any condition that limits the quality, length, or enjoyment of life. From the time a new life is created to the time it ends pathology is involved. Pathology touches every facet of medicine and, therefore, society.
https://knowpathology.com.au/2016/04/01/6-common-pathology-tests-reveal-health/
Pathology consists of eight main disciplines:
Anatomical Pathology – the study of organs and tissues to help in determining the causes and effects of particular diseases. An anatomical pathologist’s findings are fundamental to medical diagnosis, patient management and research.
Sub specialities include:
• histopathology – microscopic examination of tissues, taken either as biopsy samples or resection specimens, for the purpose of diagnosis, prognosis and directing appropriate treatment;
• cytology – the study of individual cells to detect abnormal cells; and
Chemical Pathology or Biochemistry – involves the study and investigation of the biochemical basis of disease processes, with particular emphasis on metabolic diseases, which include diabetes, bone disease, inborn errors of metabolism and lipid disorders. Work covers the common investigations of electrolyte and diagnostic enzyme changes and plasma proteins seen in routine clinical practice, as well as endocrine testing, tumour markers, therapeutic drugs and toxicology.
Forensic Pathology – investigating unexpected deaths, including the analysis of criminal cases and assisting the police in a range of investigations.
Genetics – includes two main branches – cytogenetics (microscopic analysis of chromosomal abnormalities) and molecular genetics (uses DNA technology to analyse mutations in genes). It involves tests on chromosomes and DNA from cells in body fluids and tissues to diagnose genetic diseases.
Haematology – deals with many aspects of diseases which affect the blood, such as anaemia, leukaemia, lymphoma and clotting or bleeding disorders. It also encompasses the subspecialty of transfusion medicine, which includes blood typing and compatibility testing and the management and supply of a large range of blood products.
Immunology – deals with immunological tests for allergic reactions, diagnostic markers for autoimmune disorders such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and thyroid conditions, and tests to monitor tissue injury due to inflammation.
Microbiology – deals with diseases caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites through tests on blood, body fluids and tissue samples. Additional areas involve control of outbreaks of infectious disease and dealing with the problems of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
General Pathology – covers all areas of pathology and is a wonderfully diverse career option.
https://vimeo.com/124597870
A 90 second online video showing what happens behind the scenes after your Pathology sample is taken.
_ " _ " _ " _ " _ " _ " _ " _ " _ "
Men's Health Centre: https://www.medicinenet.com/mens_health/focus.htm?ecd=mnl_men_013019
and do sign up for their FREE NEWSLETTERS: upper left on the page, click on the envelope.
A - Z on Men's Health topics: just scroll down the page
Types of Penis Disorders
- Medical Author: Dr. Anita Dhanorkar, BHMS
- Medical Reviewer: Pallavi Suyog Uttekar, MD
- https://www.medicinenet.com/types_of_penis_disorders/article.htm?ecd=mnl_men_101420
Impotence Pictures Slideshow:
Watch this slideshow on erectile dysfunction (impotence) which covers symptoms, causes, medicines and treatments as well as alternative approaches for this common problem.
Read more about Impotence Pictures Slideshow: »
Medically Reviewed on 10/9/2020
12 April 2022
By Jakob Neeland
Manager, Content & Creative Strategy