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Self Harm — Cutting
Cutting (sometimes called self harm) is the act of purposely cutting yourself with a sharp object, such as a knife…
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Nutrition and Mental Health
Keeping a healthy diet isn’t just good for your body, it might benefit mental health, as well.
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Mental Health Myths: Stop the Stigma
There is a stigma that surrounds mental health issues. This stigma prevents people from getting the help they need.
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Managing Daily Stress
If your stress isn’t kept under control, it can lead to serious health issues such as high blood pressure, heart…
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Kids and Bullying
Bullying, whether in person or online, is all too common in school-aged children. It’s important to know how to recognize…
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Helping Your Child Deal with Peer Pressure
Children of all ages experience peer pressure. As a parent, you can help your child deal with peer pressure and…
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Talking to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health
About 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Talking with your doctor about your mental health…
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Teen Suicide
Teen suicide is when a child ends his or her life. However, not all suicide attempts end in death. In…
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Mental Health: Keeping Your Emotional Health
Emotional health is an important part of overall health. People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts,…
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Understanding Your Teen's Emotional Health
The teen years are full of ups and downs. Teens may feel overwhelmed by the emotional and physical changes they…
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Mental Health Diagnosis: What’s Next?
Receiving a diagnosis of a mental health condition can be overwhelming, but treatment is available.
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Coping With an HIV Diagnosis
Finding out that you are infected with HIV can be frightening. One way to fight your fear is to learn…
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Warning Signs of Mental Illness
Mental illness is a common health problem. It happens because of a change in your brain. Learn its signs so…
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Is Your Teen in an Abusive Relationship?
Teen dating violence is widespread. Experts predict that nearly one in three teenagers, both boys and girls, is a victim…
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LGBTQ Mental Health Issues
LGBTQ teens and young adults are at a greater risk for poor mental health than other youth. As a parent,…
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Different Types of Mental Health Treatment
Mental health treatment isn’t a one-size fit all. There are many different treatments available to help individuals.
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Caring for a Person Who Has Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
Being a caregiver for someone with an intellectual or developmental disability is important to your loved one, but it can…
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Grieving: Facing Illness, Death, and Other Losses
Grief is a person’s normal, healthy response to a loss. It is different for everyone and includes both emotional and…
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Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease
Depression is very common among people who have Alzheimer dementia. They may become depressed when their memory and ability to…
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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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