Category: Mental Health
Managing Mental Illness One Day at A Time
Elisha Ross is rising above her borderline personality disorder and bipolar diagnosis to pursue a career as a poet and help increase understanding of mental illness.
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Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness
Dr. Lennon offers the following tips to help you support a loved one and eliminate the shame and fear associated with mental illness.
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Is Constant Worrying Keeping You Up at Night?
If you are constantly worrying about work, school, finances, or family responsibilities to the extent that it begins to disrupt your life and sleep habits, you may have an anxiety disorder.
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Supporting Loved Ones Showing Signs of Mental Illness
Knowing how to support a family member, neighbor or friend who might be struggling is key to helping them get the care they need and eliminating the stigma associated with mental illness.
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Signs of Suicidal Behaviors and How to Get Help
Suicidal thoughts or behaviors can be triggered by stress or trauma (sexual, physical or emotional). Individuals who are suicidal may exhibit the following warning signs.
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Social Media and Your Mental Health
Social media is a fun way to share our lives with loved ones and friends, but the pressure to constantly stay connected could lead to anxiety, depression and other emotionally unhealthy behaviors.
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Coping with Frequent and Severe Tantrums in Young Children
Dr. Curtin shares the following techniques to help parents reduce tantrums and other challenging behaviors in young children.
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Recognizing Mental Health Issues in Your Child
Depression, anxiety and other mental health issues can affect anyone – including children. In fact, it’s estimated that one in five children struggle with mental health, but only one-third receive the treatment they need.
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Is Winter Weather Affecting Your Mood?
The lack of sunlight and the higher than usual numbers of rainy days we have had during the last few months could leave you feeling depressed and lethargic.
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Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress
It’s easy to feel stressed and overwhelmed when juggling holiday activities while maintaining a busy work schedule and supporting family members at home.
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