Coping with grief during the holidays
The aroma of freshly baked cookies. The indelible presence of holiday classics on the radio. A neighborhood overflowing with festive lights and décor. For many
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Baylor Psychiatry Clinic
Do you suffer from muscle dysmorphia?
We see it every day: In our favorite TV shows, movies, and magazines, muscularity (or lack thereof) is often portrayed as an indicator of masculinity,
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How can suicide be prevented?
Every 12 minutes, someone in the United States dies by suicide. Grief-stricken loved ones and friends are left behind, often asking this short yet complicated
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More than appearance concerns: What is body dysmorphic disorder?
Summertime can bring about feelings of self-consciousness. You might find yourself thinking: “How will I look at the next pool party or wedding?” But for
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Borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia: What’s the difference?
More than 11 million Americans experience a serious mental illness in a given year. While the terms borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
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Have election anxiety? You’re not alone
Dr. Eric Storch, psychologist with Baylor College of Medicine, shares advice for managing election anxiety.
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You better believe it: How to overcome imposter syndrome
We all know individuals who constantly question themselves and their accomplishments. They may even be at the pinnacle of their academic or professional career, but
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Suicide prevention: Know the signs
While it may be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, approximately 800,000 people die of suicide worldwide every year, which is about one person every 40
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The opioid crisis: What are dangers of fentanyl and its derivatives?
By now, you are likely aware of the opioid epidemic in the United States. While there has been much public discussion about the abuse of
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Know the signs of PTSD
This week marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s landfall on the Texas coast, which left an estimated $125 billion financial toll in its wake.
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