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Mental Health Resource Center | Clogged roadways can send your stress hormones through the roof. Take an inside look at how your body reacts when you are on the verge of losing your temper. Take a moment to find calmness through your breath. This simple technique helps your mind focus and opens up your lungs. Have you checked in with yourself today? ... |
Mental Health and Hypnosis | Hypnotherapy -- or hypnosis -- is a type of nonstandard or "complementary and alternative medicine" treatment. It uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness that is sometimes called a trance. The person's attention is so focused while in this state th... |
Mental Health: Depression | Sometimes physical problems can cause depression. But other times, symptoms of depression are part of a more complex psychiatric problem. There are several different types or subtypes of depression, including: An individual with major depression, or major depressive disorder, feels a profound and constant sense of hope... |
Racism and Mental Health | Discrimination based on race or skin color can create a whole host of problems, like chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and racial trauma, which can affect your day-to-day quality of life. Acts of racism can vary widely. They usually fall into one of two main categories: Micro-level racism is what you experience pers... |
Mental Health and PBC | By Nancy LeBrun If you have primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), you may find that you often have feelings of depression, anxiety, or fatigue. These feelings are all too common for people with this chronic liver disease. Understanding the conditionâs physical effects can help you get a handle on managing its impact on ... |
What Are Mental Health Assessments? | A mental health assessment is when a professional -- like your family doctor, a psychologist, or a psychiatrist -- checks to see if you might have a mental problem and what type of treatment may help. Everyone goes through tough times. But sometimes, the negative way someone feels inside -- depressed, anxious, wanting ... |
Narcolepsy and Mental Health | When you have narcolepsy, your bodyâs sleep-wake cycle doesnât work the way it should. Certain changes in your brain make it harder for it to manage your sleep. One of the main symptoms is daytime sleepiness. You also might have: Narcolepsy often occurs along with a mental health condition like depression or anxiet... |
Mental Health and AMD | When you find out that you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or that itâs progressing, it can bring many emotions. You may feel a loss of independence and a load of frustration. You just want to do your crossword or read a food label without struggling to see. Vision loss affects your mental health and has... |
Mental Health | The winter Olympics have been exciting to watch and itâs so inspiring to see the incredible athletes in action. But what happens behind the scenes ... I'll never forget the beautiful baby I saw in my first few years as a pediatrician in Pennsylvania. Maddie came in for her first newborn visit with her parents ... Lik... |
No Title Found | I think most physical symptoms can mess with your mind, particularly asthma. Going through life questioning if today will be a day that I canât breathe is plenty enough to kick off any amount of anxiety. Iâve been at events (dancing) without my inhaler (not smart) and had to retreat to the bathroom to focus on brea... |
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AMD and Mental Health | Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50. It happens when the central portion of your retina, called the macula, wears down. The retina is the light-sensing tissue at the back of your eye. AMD rarely causes blindness but can cause serious vision problems. Tasks like r... |
Mental Health and Social Media | These habits are known to cause anxiety. Learn why certain behaviors trigger symptoms like fear and worry. © 2005 - 2025 WebMD LLC, an Internet Brands company. All rights reserved. WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information. |
How Pets Affect Mental Health | Adding a pet to your life is a big commitment. By getting a pet, you agree to take care of another creature for the rest of their life. You have to consider the time and money you'll need to invest in pet care. On the flip side, having a pet has a lot of rewards, including mental health benefits. People of all ages fin... |
What to Know About Vitamins and Mental Health | Vitamins play a vital role in mental health. The absence of some vitamins and nutrients in your diet could lead to some mental health issues. That's why it's important to know the types of vitamins linked to mental health and how they affect the human brain. Vitamins. Vitamins are types of nutrients found in food. Ther... |
Mental Health and Anger Management | Anger is a very powerful emotion that can stem from feelings of frustration, hurt, annoyance, or disappointment. It is a normal human emotion that can range from slight irritation to strong rage. Anger can be harmful or helpful, depending upon how it is expressed. Knowing how to recognize and express anger in appropria... |
Mental Health Benefits of Running | Physical exercise has many health benefits. When you run, endorphins and serotonin are released in your body -- chemicals that may improve mood. Â Studies show regular running at a moderate or vigorous pace can improve your mental health and even your memory and ability to learn. Running outside could have other benefi... |
Mental Health and Conduct Disorder | Conduct disorder is a serious behavioral and emotional disorder that can occur in children and teens. A child with this disorder may display a pattern of disruptive and violent behavior and have problems following rules. It is not uncommon for children and teens to have behavior-related problems at some time during the... |
Mental Health and Dissociative Fugue | Dissociative fugue, formerly called psychogenic fugue, is one of a group of conditions called dissociative disorders. The word fugue comes from the Latin word for "flight." People with dissociative fugue temporarily lose their sense of personal identity and impulsively wander or travel away from their homes or places o... |
Mental Health and Rumination Disorder | Rumination disorder is a feeding and eating disorder in which a person -- usually an infant or young child -- brings back up and re-chews partially digested food that has already been swallowed. In most cases, the re-chewed food is then swallowed again; but occasionally, the person will spit it out. To be considered a... |
Social Isolation and Mental Health | For people of all ages, social connection is vital to survival. Weâre hardwired to depend on one another for support. When we donât get the connection we need, weâre sadder, sicker, and more at risk of early death. This lack of connection is more common than many people realize. According to a survey conducted in... |
How Music Affects Mental Health | If youâve ever released stress by dancing around your room to your favorite tunes or enjoyed a good cry with the help of a touching love song, you know how powerful music can be. It can lift you up when youâre low and calm you down when youâre anxious. Music is a powerful tool for mood regulation and stress. The ... |
Benefits of Yoga for Mental Health | Yoga is practiced by more than 36 million Americans and by many millions more worldwide. A discipline that is thousands of years old, yoga has spiritual and philosophical roots. Many who practice it, especially in the U.S., seek the physical benefits. There are also powerful benefits of yoga for your mental health. Th... |
Benefits of Sports for Mental Health | Sports boost your overall health and offer other benefits. You might enjoy playing sports because you can spend time with your friends. Or maybe you like sports because they keep you fit. Sports benefit your mental health too. Playing them makes you happier or less stressed. Sports calm your mind, strengthen your musc... |
Mental Health Benefits of Journaling | Journaling is the act of keeping a record of your personal thoughts, feelings, insights, and more. It can be written, drawn, or typed. It can be on paper or on your computer. Itâs a simple, low-cost way of improving your mental health. It isnât easy to start journaling. It can feel like work, and the expectation o... |
How Gardening Affects Mental Health | Gardening has been around for as long as humans have been growing food. Through the centuries, gardens have served not only as places to grow plants but as spaces for people to relax, to focus, and to connect with nature and each other. Today, gardening can provide many mental health benefits for your daily life. âGa... |
What to Know About Homesickness and Mental Health | Homesickness is the feeling of emotional distress when youâre away from home and in a new and unfamiliar environment. It affects those whoâve moved both temporarily and permanently, such as students, migrants, refugees, and those in the military. Itâs estimated that 50% to 75% of the general population have felt ... |
Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering | If you're looking for an easy way to reduce stress, decluttering your environment may be a good place to start. Getting rid of excess stuff can benefit your mental health by making you feel calmer, happier, and more in control. A tidier space can make for a more relaxed mind. Untidy environments often increase stress f... |
How Travel Affects Mental Health | When life and work start to feel like each day is repeating itself, you may start thinking about traveling. Maybe you have a place you like to go to once a year, or maybe you enjoy exploring new places. It doesn't have to be a big trip or to someplace far away. Getting out and traveling can have many benefits for both... |
Mental Health Benefits of the Beach | The beach can be a refreshing place that makes you feel better the longer youâre there. Some studies show short walks along the beach can boost your mood and affect your mental health. This is because the beach is considered a blue space -- a water source such as an ocean, lake, pond, or swimming pool. Exposure to bl... |
How to Get Help for Mental Health | If you think that you, or someone youâre close to, might have mental health problems, youâve already taken the first step, which is to notice that something doesnât seem right. For instance, someone might seem depressed, anxious, see or hear things that arenât there, abuse drugs, or have other problems with thi... |
Mental Health and Self-Injury | Self injury, also called self-harm, self-mutilation, or simply cutting, is defined as any intentional injury to one's own body. Usually, self-injury leaves marks or causes tissue damage. Self-injury can involve any of the following behaviors: Most who engage in self-injury act alone rather than in groups. They also att... |
How Spirituality Affects Mental Health | The idea of spirituality means different things for different people. The variety of spiritual beliefs and customs are as varied as the people who practice them. One thing they all have in common is the range of effects they can have on our mental health. Spirituality affects our mental health in a variety of ways. Spi... |
What to Know About Work and Mental Health | The average human spends approximately 90,000 hours of their life in the workplace. Thatâs a significant amount of time. Your work may be your source of self-fulfillment or happiness. But it can also cause serious mental health issues. Itâs vital to know how to deal with work-related mental issues so you can stay p... |
Ovarian Cancer and Mental Health | Having ovarian cancer takes a toll on your body. But it can affect your mental health, too. In fact, it more than triples your risk of mental illness. That risk can go up and down during your ovarian cancer journey. It depends on things like how advanced your ovarian cancer is, your age, and your personality. Your ment... |
Lupus and Mental Health Concerns | Living with lupus can have a profound effect on a personâs mental and emotional well-being. You may have recently been diagnosed with lupus, or you may have been living with it for years. Either way, you are likely to have experienced mental and physical problems such as difficulty concentrating or sleeping. You are ... |
Ulcerative Colitis and Your Mental Health | Ulcerative colitis (UC) can make life hard to predict. A flare-up of symptoms is stressful and can leave you worn out for days, weeks, or even months. Even in remission, you might get tired a lot or have a hard time meeting friends or going to work. Itâs easy to see why living with this long-term inflammatory disease... |
What to Know About Mindfulness and Mental Health | Most of us ignore the need to pay attention to the present moment. Weâre often not paying close attention to whatâs happening in our minds and body in real time. Being mindful is when youâre aware of whatâs happening in and around you. Itâs like watching your life from a distance and seeing the right action t... |
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