Short Term Memory Test – Take Early Action To Retain Your Mental Health

The entire process of storing, retaining and recalling information is known as memory which can be tested with a short term memory test. Many a times we have thought about how bad we fare on our mental capacity to remember things but we seldom take it seriously however recessing memory is a serious health disorder. Taking a short term memory test early can go a long way in restoring our mental health.

Experts have designed so many ways to overcome the disorder or improve the condition. One of such tools is called mnemonics it enhances our capacity to remember things based on similarity. It is the neurons in our brain that send and receive signals. The stronger neurons connections are the better the memory is. If we practice ways to strengthen and protect them it can go a long way in ensuring a better memory, which generally degrades with age and mental disorders such as stress. So one should try reducing stress and getting involved in leisure activities. Try to experience new experiences and skills and move away from routine functions. Try new adventures and challenges and give body and mind new environments to function. Exercise regularly and do include brisk walk and cardiovascular exercises to enhance blood flow to brain to enhance its growth. Stimulate brain by involving oneself in brainstorming puzzles and quizzes. Read thru various magazines and books and stay update with newspapers. Try retaining as much information as possible and recall on a regular basis by referring to them in conversation. Avoid medication such as antidepressants and sleeping aids, as they tend to dull our mind. One should also try to kick unhealthy habits such as smoking, drinking and getting involved in drugs/doping. Making sure to get adequate hours of sleep (minimum 8 hours per day) also ensures to help our brain stay active.

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Trauma Symptoms Vs. Mental Health Diagnosis

I recently attended a traumatology conference in Florida. One of the interesting classes that I was able to attend was Trauma Symptoms vs. Mental Health Diagnosis.The young lady that taught this class was exveptional, for that I owe this paper to her. She is an advocate for both children and adults.

When we work with people that have gone through or suffered some sort of trauma, we are quick to give them a diagnosis of depression, acute stress disorder, anxiety, etc and want to medicate them ASAP. She gave an example of a young that found wondering the streets, age 6. Her agency took this young boy, he was checked out, they found a home for him, and became his advocate. The doctor prescribed 6 different medications. Her question to us; was the symptoms he was displaying truly mental illness or symptoms of trauma?

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