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Finding the Right Addiction Treatment Program
Finding the right addiction treatment program is the first step toward the road to recovery… any co-occurring conditions that I should be treated for, too? Can you refer me to a treatment facility? Resources National Institute on Drug Abuse, Treatment U.S. Department of Health &…
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Types of Antidepressants
Antidepressants are a group of prescription medicines that treat depression and sometimes other health conditions… if I should stop taking my medicine(s)? What should I do if I accidentally overdose? What are the symptoms of withdrawal? Resources American Academy of Family Physicians, Clinical Recommendation: Depression…
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Social Phobia
Social phobia is an anxiety disorder. It is an irrational fear of being judged by others during social situations… therapy? Is there anything I can do on my own to help manage my symptoms? Resources Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Social Anxiety Disorder National…
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Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition where babies are unable to break down an amino acid. This can lead… normally. Many show no symptoms of PKU. Those people who stay on the diet throughout their lives have better overall physical and mental health than…
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, heart rate, muscles, bones, and other organs… your metabolism. Diet and exercise can help manage your weight. Heart disease. An underactive thyroid causes high levels of “bad” (LDL) cholesterol. Mental health issues. Depression that occurs with…
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings between happy and sad. People of all ages and… pass it on to my children? What should I do if I start thinking about suicide? What support groups in the area do you recommend?…
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Occupational Exposure to HIV: Advice for Health Care Workers
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It is an infection that attacks your body’s immune system and can lead to… than 0.1%. Lastly, the risk of infection from a human bite is between 0.1% and 1%. Preventing HIV Exposure in Health Care Workers There are…
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that interferes with the way you think, feel, and behave… What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that interferes with the way you think, feel, and act. It makes it hard for you to think clearly and make decisions…
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How to Support Your Teen’s Emotional Health
Here are things to consider when evaluating your teen’s emotional health… How to support your teen’s emotional health Why emotional health is so important during the teen years The teenage years are a time of transition from childhood into adulthood. Teens often have a…
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Coping With Grief and Loss
Grief is a normal response to a loss that is different for everyone and can include many symptoms… Coping with grief and loss: Understanding the grieving process What is grief? Grief is a person’s normal, healthy response to a loss. It describes the emotions you…
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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… How Emotions Affect Physical Health Your emotional state can have a real impact on your body. Understanding how emotions affect physical health helps explain…
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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… In today’s busy world, we’re pulled in many directions at once. We have responsibilities at home and at work. Sometimes it all just becomes…
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Nourish Your Brain
A healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body. Many of the things you do to keep your… Your cognitive health is determined by how well your brain can perform mental processes. These include remembering things, learning things, and using language. A healthy…
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Spirituality and Health
Spirituality is the way you find meaning, hope, comfort, and inner peace in your life. Research shows a connection between… Spirituality is the way you find meaning, hope, comfort, and inner peace in your life. Many people find spirituality through religion. Some people find it…
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Balancing Work and Caregiving
Caring for a loved one while working outside the home can be a challenging balancing act. Talk to your employer,… Caring for a loved one who is chronically ill can be challenging. Many family caregivers also work outside the home. If you do, you might…
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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… What is depression? When doctors talk about depression, they mean the medical illness called major depression. Someone who has major depression has symptoms nearly…
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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… What is depression? Depression is a medical illness. It affects your mental and physical health. Anyone can have depression, including older adults. In addition…
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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… What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually…
