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Posts tagged with ‘Anxiety’
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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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Heart Attack
A heart attack is an emergency medical condition that indicates your heart is not getting enough oxygen. It can be…
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Could Stress Be Causing My Symptoms?
Dr. David SchechterStress affects everyone. Some stress can be caused by good things in your life, such as an interesting project, a…
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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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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur following a traumatic event. It affects your mood and physical behavior. Learn how to…
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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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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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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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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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Your Child’s Mental Health
Good mental health is an important part of a child’s overall health. There are many ways adults can help children…
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Teen Suicide
Teen suicide is an act often caused by depression. Talk and watch your teen to detect signs of the disorder…
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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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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding of teeth that happens most often in children.
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Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly, often…
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Social Phobia
Social phobia, also called social anxiety disorder, is a fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected by others.
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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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Teens and Stress: Who Has Time For It?
It’s easy for teens to feel stressed. Learn ways to cope with stress and what you can do if you’re…
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Warning Signs of Mental Illness
Learn the warning signs of mental illness, so that you or someone you know can get help.
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Mass Psychogenic Illness
Mass psychogenic illness is when people in a group start feeling sick at the same time, but there is no…
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How to Safely Take Antidepressants
There are many types of antidepressants. It is important to work with your doctor to find the one that is…
