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Posts tagged with ‘Psychiatric and Psychologic’
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Your Child’s Mental Health
A mentally healthy child can develop friendships, learn new things and do well in school. Early detection of issues can…
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Warning Signs of Mental Illness
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be experiencing mental illness, here’s what to look…
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Therapy and Counseling
Professional therapy and counseling can improve your mental wellness.
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Teens and Sexting
Sexting is the sending of sexual photos, videos, or messages from a cell phone or computer. The images can be…
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Somatic Symptom Disorder
Somatic symptom and related disorders represents the physical pain and symptoms a person feels from psychological factors.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually…
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event or series of events.
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Post-Traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident
Learn about post-traumatic stress after a car accident and how your doctor can help you deal with it
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Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
Persistent depressive disorder is a mild or moderate depression that can last at least 2 years. It can be treated…
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Naltrexone for Alcoholism
Naltrexone is a medicine used to treat alcoholism that reduces your desire for alcohol.
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Mind/Body Connection: How Emotions Affect Physical Health
People who have good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They cope well with stress and…
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Mental Health: Keeping Your Emotional Health
Emotional health is an important part of your overall health. People who are emotionally healthy are able to cope with…
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LGBTQ+ Mental Health Issues
LGBTQ+ teens and young adults are at a greater risk for poor mental health.
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How to Safely Take Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medicines prescribed to treat depression. You should work with your doctor to find the right one for…
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How to Cope with Stress
Stress can affect all of us in different ways. It is important to learn techniques for managing stress so that…
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A general anxiety disorder is ongoing anxiety that isn’t related to a particular event or situation.
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Female Athlete Triad
The female athlete triad is a disorder that affects energy levels, menstrual cycles and bone mass. It happens when you…
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Depression in Older Adults
Depression is a common problem in older adults, but it is not part of the aging process. Learn how to…
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Depression in Children and Teens
Depression is a medical illness that can affect the mental and physical health of children and adolescents. They may have…
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Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease
Depression is very common among people who have Alzheimer’s disease, but there are things you can do as a caregiver…
