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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,…
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Caregiver Stress
Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It can be challenging, and they often experience stress and get…
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Caregiving: Care for Yourself While Caring for Others
Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It’s a challenging job, so caregivers also need to take care…
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Caring for a Person Who Has Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
Caring for a person with an intellectual disability means caring for yourself, too.
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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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Depression in Children and Teens
It is common for children and teens to be depressed. Learn how to recognize and help your young one who…
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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 | Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
Read about how to cope with depression and suicidal thoughts.
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Different Types of Mental Health Treatment
Mental illness is a common health problem. Many types of treatment are available.
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Grief Counseling
Grief counseling is therapy for people experiencing grief. Not everyone who is grieving needs counseling, but it can be helpful…
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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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Hoarding
Hoarding is an anxiety disorder. A person with this disorder is unable to get rid of things, even things of no value. These could include newspaper clippings, old receipts, containers, even trash. A person diagnosed with this disorder goes to an extreme to save
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LGBTQ Mental Health Issues
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) teens are at greater risk for poor mental health.
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Managing Daily Stress
Feelings of stress are caused by your body’s instinct to defend itself. Stress can cause unhealthy physical symptoms if it…
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Mental Health Diagnosis: What’s Next?
Learn about the different things you should think about and do after receiving a mental health diagnosis.
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Mental Health Myths: Stop the Stigma
Many myths exist regarding mental health. It is important to debunk these myths so mental illness is understood and not…
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Mental Health: Keeping Your Emotional Health
Emotional health is an important part of overall health. People can take steps to improve their emotional health and be…
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Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your 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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Nourish Your Brain
Eating well and keeping physically fit will also improve your cognitive (brain) health. In addition, you should stay socially and…
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Nutrition and Mental Health
Ongoing research shows that food choices may affect your mood and mental health.