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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Mental Health
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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PTSD in veterans: Know the signs and ways to cope
More than 60,000 U.S. military veterans died by suicide between 2008 and 2017. Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face a higher risk of thinking
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Recovering from intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence is a devastating and widespread public health issue in the United States. About 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10
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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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Coping with PTSD and anxiety after a mass shooting
High school science lab. A college lecture hall. The grocery store. These are places that most Americans have been in at some point in their
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Maintain mental health during hurricane season
With more than three months left in the Atlantic hurricane season, anxiety is ever present among those who live in vulnerable areas. If you have
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Study explores connection between autism spectrum disorder and anxiety
Anxiety, in the right doses, actually serves an important function. For example, anxiety can help us respond to a dangerous situation, or motivate us to
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Fact vs. fiction: Understanding OCD and related conditions
You may hear the term “OCD” used loosely and sometimes jokingly throughout daily life and in pop culture. But for millions of Americans, obsessive-compulsive disorder
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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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