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Mental Health Archive

En Español (Spanish Version)

Conditions | Mood Disorders | Personal Stories | Treatment | Personal Growth | Parenting | Relationships | Stress | Workplace Issues

Conditions

Can depression be treated without medication? Can we predict and prevent schizophrenia? Intellectual disability Metal toxicity: your brain under siege Multiple personality disorder: does it really exist? Obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder: they’re not the same Obsessive-compulsive disorder: when you can't stop intrusive thoughts and rituals Personality disorders: an overview The science of addiction Seasonal affective disorder: blame it on sunlight and serotonin Social phobia: not just shyness Trapped on the web: internet addiction disorder Understanding phobias

Mood Disorders

Accutane and depression: is there a link? Can folic acid help ease depression? Could your depression be related to your medication? Creativity and depression: is there a link? Depression and chronic illness: which comes first? Depression in college Depression in men: how is it different? Depression in the workplace: tips for managers Depression screening advised for all adults Hopelessness and the heart attack: the role of depression in heart disease Just "the blues" or clinical depression: making the distinction to get the help you need The role of depression in adolescent obesity Understanding cyclothymia Understanding seasonal affective disorder

Personal Stories

In her own words: living with depression In her own words: living with postpartum depression In her own words: living with post-traumatic stress disorder In her own words: living with schizophrenia In her own words: living with Tourette syndrome In his own words: living with alcoholism In his own words: living with obsessive-compulsive disorder In his own words: living with social anxiety disorder

Treatment

Getting treatment for drug addiction Accutane and depression: is there a link? Biofeedback is back Can depression be treated without medication? Cognitive behavioral therapy: getting through the pain Considering counseling Coping with the aftermath of rape Coping with the loss of a limb Existential therapy: coping with the human condition Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) Faith, prayer, and healing Group therapy: can it help you? How to choose a therapist or counselor Hypnosis: does it work? Journal writing: a prescription for good health Laugh three times and call me in the morning Magnet therapy: real therapy or wishful thinking? Marriage and family therapy Mental health practitioners: who’s who? Mental health services: an overview Omega-3 fatty acids and mental health Pastoral counseling: integrating spirituality and psychotherapy Psychodynamic therapy: exploring the unconscious mind Running scared: it won't stop your nightmares Sleep disorders Spirituality and healing Support groups: how do they help? Unique concerns when grieving for a sudden loss Virtual reality therapy: another way to fight fear and control pain What leads to criminal behavior?

Personal Growth

A healthy dose of optimism Anger: don't put a lid on it Are you highly sensitive? Becoming mentally healthy: a guide for older adults Discovering the courage within Emotional intelligence: more important than IQ? Emotional maturity: your personal strength Excess noise: bad for your mind and body Forgiveness: it's a great feeling Going on a monastic retreat Guilty as charged! Now what? Health is the whole…body, mind and soul Increase your social support Keep your memory sharp Leaving loneliness behind Living vicariously through sports teams: is it healthy? Loving yourself: how to raise your self-esteem Mental resilience Mental toughness: brain power for sports Never enough: the hoarding mentality Now it's time to say goodbye: ending friendships Patience: it's worth the wait Physical activity: keep your mind in shape as you age Self-expression: a solution for traumatic times Sleep: are you getting enough? Solitude Tease your brain: a quiz to give your brain a workout The horror paradox: why being scared can feel good The paradox of perfectionism The power of personality True or false: we only use 10% of our brains Use it or lose it: preventing cognitive decline What, me worry?

Parenting

Genetics and mental illness: what’s the connection? Growing up sober: a challenging journey for adult children of alcoholics Healing little hearts: helping kids grieve How a new baby can affect the parents' relationship Keeping your relationship strong after the birth of your baby Preventing adolescent suicide: what you can do Psychological misdiagnosis of gifted and talented children Teaching kids about spirituality The importance of fathers The role of depression in adolescent obesity

Relationships

Anger: don't put a lid on it Can marriage help you live longer? Caregiver stress: the impact of chronic disease on the family Caught with your pants down? The psychology of embarrassment Decoding the secrets of body language Developing healthy friendships Difficult people: how to deal and when to ditch Forgiveness: it's a great feeling Growing up sober: a challenging journey for adult children of alcoholics How a new baby can affect the parents' relationship Keeping your relationship strong after the birth of your baby Leaving loneliness behind Marriage and family therapy Overcoming fear of intimacy Secondhand emotions: "catching" a bad mood Social phobia: not just shyness Taking risks in love and life When a loved one has chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia

Stress

Learning how to recover after a traumatic event Alcohol and stress: is there a connection? Caregiver stress: the impact of chronic disease on the family Do women handle stress better than men? Reducing holiday stress Stress: is simplicity the answer? Take a break from techno-stress

Workplace Issues

Are you suffering from job burnout? Conquering the fear of public speaking Decoding the secrets of body language Difficult people: how to deal and when to ditch Emotional maturity: your personal strength Freedom from the fear of public speaking Mastering motivation Take a break from techno-stress Workplace bullying: a threat to health and well-being

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