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12 ways to calm anxious thoughts
Key takeaways Incorporating practices like deep breathing, yoga, and mindfulness can help calm anxious thoughts by shifting a person’s focus to the present moment,…
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Our Testers Tried Dozens of Products to Find The Best CBD for Anxiety in 2025
The Fast Facts While some people may find CBD effective for anxiety, it may not work the same for everyone. Our testers tried CBD gummies, oils, and topicals to find the…
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Student mental health issues prompt New Jersey lawmakers to back bill A276
Student mental health issues prompt New Jersey lawmakers to back bill A276...
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Through my eyes: Living as a woman of transgender experience
Design by Medical News Today; photography courtesy of Corey Rae. In the hopes of humanizing our community to the general public, I’ve made it my career to help bridge…
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‘We save lives here’: Clinicians work with Delaware police to steer people with drug, mental health issues into treatment
‘We save lives here’: Clinicians work with Delaware police to steer people with drug, mental health issues into treatment...
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What is depression and what can I do about it?
Key takeaways Depression is a persistent mood disorder marked by chronic feelings of emptiness and a loss of interest in activities. It can significantly impact daily…
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Career pathway program brings together nature and mental health services
Career pathway program brings together nature and mental health services...
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Colts, Kicking The Stigma encourage fans to focus on mental health during bye week
Colts, Kicking The Stigma encourage fans to focus on mental health during bye week...
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What are the best jobs for people with anxiety?
For people living with anxiety, certain career paths are less likely to exacerbate stress than others. Depending on skills and preferences, these can range from being a…
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Anxiety and loss of appetite: What is the link?
Anxiety commonly causes a change in appetite. Some people with anxiety tend to overeat or consume a lot of unhealthful foods. Others, however, lose their desire to eat…
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Buspirone oral tablet
What is buspirone? Buspirone oral tablet is a generic prescription medication that’s used to treat anxiety disorders , such as generalized anxiety disorder, in adults.…
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Felician University Professor Calls for New Jersey State Youth Mental Health Policy Reform
Felician University Professor Calls for New Jersey State Youth Mental Health Policy Reform...
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Hope Squad Launches at BYU–Hawaii to Strengthen Peer Mental Health Support
Hope Squad Launches at BYU–Hawaii to Strengthen Peer Mental Health Support...
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The Official Website of Governor Phil Murphy
ICYMI: Student Loan Relief Now Available to Eligible Behavioral Healthcare Professionals in New Jersey Qualifying Professionals Serving NJ Communities Can Apply through…
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UL Lafayette meets students' mental health needs with new resources
UL Lafayette meets students' mental health needs with new resources...
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What to know about postpartum depression
Key takeaways Postpartum depression is a mental health condition that can affect both mothers and fathers, with symptoms including a persistent low mood, and requires…
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NDHP responds to more mental health crises during winter
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The winter months, with their short daylight hours and holidays, can be a source of distress for some people. The North Dakota Highway Patrol…
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Providence to close Alaska’s only short-term adolescent mental health crisis center
Providence to close Alaska’s only short-term adolescent mental health crisis center...
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Recognizing the hidden signs of depression
Some people can be depressed and not know it. Although well-known symptoms such as sadness or hopelessness can be easy to recognize, other signs of depression may be…
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CT survey finds ties between financial stress, mental health issues
CT survey finds ties between financial stress, mental health issues...
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Red meat consumption within high-quality diets may support mental health, study finds
Red meat consumption within high-quality diets may support mental health, study finds...
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What is smiling depression?
Smiling depression describes when a person masks depression behind a smile. Someone with smiling depression looks happy on the outside when, in reality, they may be…
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Gianforte orders restart of planning for eastern Montana state hospital
Gianforte orders restart of planning for eastern Montana state hospital...
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Herbs and supplements for depression
Depression is a potentially serious mood disorder. Herbal remedies may help reduce the symptoms, but there is little information about their long-term effects. A remedy…
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Impossible to afford: Insurance hurdles to cover mental health
Impossible to afford: Insurance hurdles to cover mental health...
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NC invests $9.5 million in teams to help people with serious mental illness after their release from incarceration
NC invests $9.5 million in teams to help people with serious mental illness after their release from incarceration...
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Parkland shooting survivor dies at 26 after years of struggle with mental health issues, says family
Parkland shooting survivor dies at 26 after years of struggle with mental health issues, says family...
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What to know about paranoia vs. anxiety
Paranoia and anxiety are two separate conditions. Both can cause changes in thinking patterns. Doctors no longer use the term paranoia, referring to the illness as…
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Depression during pregnancy: Symptoms, treatment, and more
Depression is a widespread mental health condition. Pregnant women have a higher risk of depression due to increased stress, physical health changes, chemical changes in…
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East Alabama Medical Center opens $44 million mental health facility
East Alabama Medical Center opens $44 million mental health facility...
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McLean County invests in eye movement and memory therapy training for counselors and social workers
McLean County invested about 150,000 dollars on training from the shared sales tax fund to which Bloomington and Normal contribute, providing a big chunk of the county's…
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Nevada students advance public health research at APHA 2025 in Washington, DC
Students, faculty and alumni from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health spent a week in Washington, D.C., presenting research, exchanging ideas and…
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Stress vs. anxiety: How to tell the difference
Stress and anxiety have similar symptoms. However, stress tends to be short term and in response to a recognizable threat. Anxiety may linger and not have an easily…
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Surprise! Your health care provider added a fee for that questionnaire you filled out
Surprise! Your health care provider added a fee for that questionnaire you filled out...
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WA fines Regence Blue Shield $550K over shortfalls with mental health coverage
Washington state has fined health insurance giant Regence Blue Shield $550,000 for failing to demonstrate that its mental health coverage is comparable to its medical or…
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What is the link between depression and anxiety?
Both depression and anxiety can be debilitating. Also, it is not unusual for these conditions to occur together. When this happens, it can be particularly challenging.…
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What to Know About the EMDR Therapy on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is a type of trauma therapy that involves activating bilateral stimulation of the brain—the activation…
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Childhood adversity linked to heart disease in middle age
Growing up in a challenging family environment is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality in middle age, according to a large prospective…
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Cymbalta (duloxetine)
Cymbalta is a brand-name capsule that’s prescribed for certain conditions, such as depression. Cymbalta contains the active ingredient duloxetine and belongs to the…
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Depression in children: What to know
Depression is more than just sadness and can be a serious and potentially life threatening illness. Even very young children can develop depression, so parents and…
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Exercise as a depression treatment: What to know
Many mental health professionals consider alternative therapies such as exercise part of a comprehensive treatment program for depression. There is a growing body of…
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Feeling that holiday stress? Here are 5 tips to help ease the tension
Journaling, breathing techniques and having a safe space to retreat to can help mitigate stressful situations during the holiday season....
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How to support a partner with depression
The support of family and friends can play an important role in the treatment of mental health conditions. Ways to help a partner with depression include knowing what…
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MSDH focuses on mental health in latest podcast episode
JACKSON, Miss.(VDN) —The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) released a new episode of itsHealth Talk MSpodcast on November 3. This month’s topic – mental…
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Chronic illness and depression: What is the link?
The link between chronic illness and depression is complex. Many long-term illnesses can increase the risk for developing mental health difficulties, but the reverse is…
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Maryland releases plan to strengthen youth behavioral health system amid "urgent need for reform," health officials say
Maryland releases plan to strengthen youth behavioral health system amid "urgent need for reform," health officials say...
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What exposure therapy is and what to expect
Exposure therapy is a type of behavioral therapy that can help treat various phobias and anxiety disorders. Ibex.media/Stocksy With the guidance of a therapist, a person…
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When should kids get a smartphone? A study links owning one before age 12 to health risks
Smartphone ownership is high among U.S. children and teens....
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HHS encourages North Dakotans to ‘Nurture Your Network’ during Mental Health Awareness Month
HHS encourages North Dakotans to ‘Nurture Your Network’ during Mental Health Awareness Month...
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Ribbon cutting held for Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
Ribbon cutting held for Southern Iowa Mental Health Center...
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‘We all bleed the same color’: Why do Black women in the UK experience disparities in gynecological care?
In this article, we learn about the gynecological healthcare experiences of Black women in the United Kingdom. We also speak with Dr. Christine Ekechi, who is a co-chair…
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What are the links between alcohol and anxiety?
People with anxiety disorders may use alcohol as a coping mechanism, which could lead to alcohol use disorder (AUD). Similarly, those with AUD may have a higher risk of…
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What is the connection between sleep and anxiety?
There may be a connection between sleep and anxiety. It is possible for a lack of sleep to cause anxiety. Similarly, anxiety can affect a person’s sleep. Treatments can…
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Actualizing Therapy from Psychedelic Compounds Requires Acknowledging the Past Pioneers as well as Encouraging Cooperation from Current Market Players
Psychedelic compounds—traditionally including LSD, ketamine, and psilocybin—are being chemically modified to remove hallucinogenic properties, creating therapeutic…
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Best Online Therapy Services of 2025 : Top 9 Options to Consider
Best Online Therapy Services of 2025 : Top 9 Options to Consider This development represents an important step in addressing mental health and behavioral health…
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Is Trump mentally OK? A look back at the president’s unusual behavior in 2025
Trump has shown erratic and bizarre behavior throughout the year, leading to questions about his mental acuityIn an address from the White House in De...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Rethinking behavioral health: The outpatient advantage
Outpatient behavioral and mental health services empower wellness, inspire hope and support compassionate care that meets patients where they are. His...
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Press Release: Wyden and Merkley Address Mental Health Access Concerns in Eastern Oregon Amid Medicaid Cuts
Press Release: Wyden and Merkley Address Mental Health Access Concerns in Eastern Oregon Amid Medicaid Cuts...
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What does anxiety feel like, and how does it affect the body?
Key takeaways Anxiety disorders involve excessive worry and fear that can disrupt daily life. Anxiety differs from typical anxious feelings that arise in response to…
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What is the connection between anxiety and bipolar disorder?
A person can have bipolar disorder and anxiety at the same time. When someone has both conditions, one may affect the other, and this will influence their treatment.…
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What to know about anxiety in Black communities
Anxiety is among the most common mental health conditions. Yet many Black people fear mental health stigma, and avoid treatment. And those who seek care may encounter…
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What to know about anxiety rash
An anxiety rash may appear as an itchy rash or hives, which may occur anywhere on the body. It occurs due to high levels of anxiety rather than other causes, such as…
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Advanced Primary Care 2026: Top 6 Investments for Health Systems According to Harvard Medical School
What You Should Know – Harvard Medical School’s Center for Primary Care has released a comprehensive “Primary Care Investment Guide,” providing the fi...
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Falls Creek mill owner purchases 71 acres from Mental Health Land Trust
Falls Creek mill owner purchases 71 acres from Mental Health Land Trust...
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Illinois joins states suing HHS over move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia sued over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people....
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Letter: TDS cause discovered
Despite anti-science policy and defunding of research, the cause of TDS has been discovered. (Drumroll, please...)...
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More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its...
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Oregon updates agreements with counties to oversee behavioral health funding
Oregon updates agreements with counties to oversee behavioral health funding...
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Overcoming Mental Health Barriers in the Workplace
There’s a persistent workplace myth that mental health care and productivity are opposites. If we spend too much time focusing on our wellbeing, the myth goes, we won’t…
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'Urgent mental health services have supported over 3,400 kids': Student mental health walk-in clinic opens in Green Bay
'Urgent mental health services have supported over 3,400 kids': Student mental health walk-in clinic opens in Green Bay...
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UVM Secures $1.2M Grant to Address Vermont’s Mental Health Workforce Crisis
UVM Secures $1.2M Grant to Address Vermont’s Mental Health Workforce Crisis...
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UW Medicine program helps primary care providers treat mental health
When treating patients, primary care providers are often the first to see signs of underlying mental health problems....
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What is the link between anxiety and high blood pressure?
Anxiety and high blood pressure can be symptoms of each other. Anxiety may lead to high blood pressure, and high blood pressure can trigger feelings of anxiety. The…
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How can mindfulness meditation help lessen anxiety?
Mindfulness meditation is the process of purposefully and nonjudgmentally observing thoughts, feelings, and sensations to help provide distance from negative or…
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Legislature's cut to mental health services worries sheriffs
Legislature's cut to mental health services worries sheriffs...
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OR counties unite to modernize state’s contract on mental health
OR counties unite to modernize state’s contract on mental health...
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Peninsula organizations awarded mental health trust grants
Peninsula organizations awarded mental health trust grants...
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The tragic consequences of PA's failed mental health system
The tragic consequences of PA's failed mental health system...
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What can cause anxiety before a period?
Anxiety before a period can be a sign of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). It may result from hormonal changes. Existing mental…
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What can trigger anxiety?
Anxiety triggers are stressful or unfamiliar situations and events that cause anxious feelings. Some common triggers include bereavement, financial stress, experiencing…
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What is prenatal anxiety?
Pregnancy brings many changes, and in some cases, anxiety may occur or worsen. However, there is a range of treatments that may help, including medications, therapy, and…
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What to know about anticipatory anxiety
Anticipatory anxiety is excessive worry about a future event. It could be a scheduled event, such as a new job, or a potential threat, such as the loss of a loved one.…
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What to know about endometriosis and depression
Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. The chronic pain of endometriosis can lead to emotional symptoms and mental…
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What to know about high functioning anxiety
Some people with anxiety may define themselves as high functioning and may do well at work, for example, or excel at sports or other aspects of their lives. Despite…
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12 early signs of a depression relapse and tips for coping
Key takeaways A depression relapse is when symptoms reappear or worsen during recovery. Relapses do not affect everyone, and they are treatable. Triggers for a…
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Cornerstone Healing Center Launches Virtual Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program For Adolescents
EINPresswire/ -- Cornerstone Healing Center, a leading substance abuse and mental health treatment center, will launch its ne...
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Did Nick Reiner’s drug use mask longstanding mental health problems?
Did Nick Reiner’s drug use mask longstanding mental health problems?...
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Federal grant boosts effort to grow Virginia's youth mental health workforce
Federal grant boosts effort to grow Virginia's youth mental health workforce...
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What to know about chest pain and anxiety
Chest pain is a common symptom of anxiety and panic attacks. Many people say it is the notable feature of their worst episodes. It can also worsen anxiety if a person…
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Wisconsin judge sends Slender Man attacker back to mental health institution after group home escape
Wisconsin judge sends Slender Man attacker back to mental health institution after group home escape...
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How systemic failures turn state mental hospitals into prisons
How systemic failures turn state mental hospitals into prisons...
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(LETTERS) Mental health services, culture war and Wyoming’s pardon process
(LETTERS) Mental health services, culture war and Wyoming’s pardon process...
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South Carolina agrees to major mental health changes after civil rights probe
South Carolina agrees to major mental health changes after civil rights probe...
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Statewide Behavioral Health Reform Comes Home: Region 12 Listening Sessions Kick Off Across Otero, Lincoln Counties and Mescalero Apache Tribe
Statewide Behavioral Health Reform Comes Home: Region 12 Listening Sessions Kick Off Across Otero, Lincoln Counties and Mescalero Apache Tribe...
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The difference between depression and sadness
Key takeaways Sadness is a temporary emotion often linked to a specific trigger, whereas depression is a persistent mood disorder that can significantly impact daily…
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UNE secures $1.6M grant to train medical students in rural Maine opioid treatment
UNE secures $1.6M grant to train medical students in rural Maine opioid treatment...
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What to know about affirmations for anxiety
For some people, anxiety is a paralyzing mental health issue that involves worry, stress, nervousness, and fear. Although therapy and medications may help, affirmations…
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What to know about postpartum anxiety
Postpartum anxiety is when a person experiences excessive anxiety during the postpartum period, which is the period following childbirth. It can become so severe that it…
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Wichita lags behind state in foster child mental health treatment
Wichita lags behind state in foster child mental health treatment...
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Children's Health℠ Publishes 2025 Beyond ABC Report, Reveals Urgent Mental Health and Well-Being Challenges Among North Texas Children
DALLAS,Nov. 18, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- New data fromChildren's Health,the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas, reveals ongoing challenges facing children…
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Mental health for transgender men: What to know
Transgender men face a number of unique mental health concerns. Working past personal and societal stigmas may help them access care and find the help they need. Some…
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Psoriatic arthritis and depression: The link
Along with its effects on the joints and skin, psoriatic arthritis can affect a person’s mental health. People with psoriatic arthritis are more likely to experience…
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Research shows that finding new activities in darker months can help with seasonal depression
Research shows that finding new activities in darker months can help with seasonal depression...
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Rexulti (brexpiprazole)
Rexulti is a brand-name oral tablet prescribed for certain mental health conditions. Rexulti contains the active ingredient brexpiprazole and belongs to the…
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The benefits of yoga for anxiety and how to practice it
Many people use yoga to help with their anxiety. There is some evidence to suggest that it is useful, particularly in people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder…
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The 'model minority' myth: Its impact on well-being and mental health
The “model minority” myth implies that certain ethnic minorities are better than others: better at adjusting to a different culture, more hardworking, more academically…
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Types of therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and more
Therapy is a form of treatment that aims to help resolve mental or emotional issues. Many types of therapy are available, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure…
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What to know about adjustment disorder with anxiety
When a person finds it difficult to function in everyday life following a change in circumstances, symptoms may indicate adjustment disorder with anxiety. Some of the…
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What to know about social anxiety disorder
Key takeaways Social anxiety disorder involves intense fear of being judged or watched by others, impacting daily life and potentially leading to other mental health…
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Wisconsin judge sends Slender Man attacker back to mental health institution
Wisconsin judge sends Slender Man attacker back to mental health institution...
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Child in Crisis? More help is now available at new Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital new Behavioral Health Center in Taylorsville
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (ABC4 Utah) - Intermountain Children’s Health is expanding critically needed mental health services by opening a new Behavioral Hea...
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Illinois praises judge’s order to restore school mental health grants
Illinois praises judge’s order to restore school mental health grants...
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Iowa Primary Care Association Strengthens Access to Virtual Mental Health Services for Iowa’s Youth
Iowa Primary Care Association Strengthens Access to Virtual Mental Health Services for Iowa’s Youth...
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Missing man with 'mental health concerns' last seen in Wyoming, MI found safe
Missing man with 'mental health concerns' last seen in Wyoming, MI found safe...
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South Carolina to expand mental health services in ADA settlement
South Carolina to expand mental health services in ADA settlement...
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Congresswoman Lee announces $12 million to tackle Nevada's mental health crisis
Congresswoman Lee announces $12 million to tackle Nevada's mental health crisis...
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FDA Approves Omeros’ YARTEMLEA® – First and Only Therapy Indicated for TA-TMA
Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved YARTEMLEA ® (narsoplimab-wuug) for the treatment of…
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How happy is Mississippi? New WalletHub study ranks states on health, work community, more
How happy is Mississippi? New WalletHub study ranks states on health, work community, more...
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Missouri is illegally keeping people with mental health issues in jail, lawsuit says
Missouri is illegally keeping people with mental health issues in jail, lawsuit says...
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Virginia Beach school system is making teletherapy free for some students
Virginia Beach school system is making teletherapy free for some students...
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What is the link between anxiety and nausea?
Anxiety can cause nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. One reason for this may be an imbalance in the gut microbiome due to fight-or-flight hormones. ti-ja/Getty…
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Can CBD help treat depression?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural compound that has gained popularity in recent years, thanks in part to a growing body of research into its potential health benefits,…
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'Learn from our mistakes.' Why these teens strive to solve NY's youth mental health crisis
High school students across New York's Lower Hudson Valley are working to address the youth mental health crisis through collaborative partnerships and peer-to-peer…
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Menopause and depression: Is there a link?
Depression appears to be more common during perimenopause, which is the first stage of menopause. However, research has not proven a causal link between the two. A 2018…
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Mental health crisis in Puerto Rico: Hospital urges greater awareness and prevention
The San Juan Capestrano Hospital System is calling for greater mental health education and suicide prevention across Puerto Rico as alarming statistics reveal a…
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Mental Health
Texas Woman's offers several options that help students address mental health and wellness concerns. CAPS(TWU's Counseling and Psychological Services)provides short-term…
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Utah ranks 14th for seasonal depression impact: Mental health experts offer advice
Utah ranks 14th for seasonal depression impact: Mental health experts offer advice...
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Rhode Island schools roll out new policies for teacher shortages, student mental health
Rhode Island schools roll out new policies for teacher shortages, student mental health...
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Advocates: CT's Urgent Crisis Centers Offer Lifeline as Youth Mental Health Crises and Suicide Risks Rise
Advocates: CT's Urgent Crisis Centers Offer Lifeline as Youth Mental Health Crises and Suicide Risks Rise...
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How to journal for anxiety
Key takeaway Journaling can be a helpful method for managing anxiety by slowing down racing thoughts, organizing them, and helping you to recognize patterns and…
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Mental health experts encourage open mental health conversations during holidays
Mental health experts encourage open mental health conversations during holidays...
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Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
Texas established the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council under House Bill 1, passed by the 84th Legislature in 2015, to ensure a strategic statewide…
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UM Awarded $1.2M Grant to Launch Rural Youth Behavioral Health Career Pathways
UM Awarded $1.2M Grant to Launch Rural Youth Behavioral Health Career Pathways...
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UT Southwestern to open DFW’s first state behavioral health hospital this summer: Newsroom
UT Southwestern to open DFW’s first state behavioral health hospital this summer: Newsroom...
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What to know about social media and mental health
Social media use can lead to low quality sleep and harm mental health. It has associations with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Many people in today’s world…
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11 of the best books on anxiety
Anxiety is a mental health condition manageable with different therapies, medications, and self-help techniques — many of which a person can find in books dedicated to…
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Alarming study finds 1 in 9 adults in Louisiana suffer severe mental health issues
Alarming study finds 1 in 9 adults in Louisiana suffer severe mental health issues...
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Health equity for all Rhode Islanders begins with culturally competent care: Commentary
Health equity for all Rhode Islanders begins with culturally competent care: Commentary...
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Mental health providers protest Blue Cross billing change
Mental health providers protest Blue Cross billing change...
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UAMS Mental Health Forum Addresses Challenges Unique to Women
UAMS Mental Health Forum Addresses Challenges Unique to Women...
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Undocumented Latinx migrants 'have endured so much trauma'
Undocumented migrants in the United States — a majority of whom are Latinx — face high rates of mental health problems but receive little or no formal support. In an…
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What are the effects of drug misuse?
Substance use disorder can lead to short- and long-term negative health effects. These can be physical and mental, ranging from moderate to severe. They will depend on…
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What causes anxiety?
Key takeaway Anxiety can arise from various environmental factors, including family dynamics, cultural influences, childhood experiences, and traumatic events. Life…
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What is chronic stress and what are its common health impacts?
Chronic stress is a prolonged, often overwhelming feeling of stress that can negatively impact a person’s daily life. Chronic stress can cause changes in mood,…
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What is music therapy, and how does it work?
Music therapy involves using a person’s responses and connections to music to encourage positive changes in mood and overall well-being. It can decrease anxiety and…
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What to know about alcohol and depression
Alcohol can make a person feel depressed and may even trigger or worsen depression. Depression is also a risk factor for using alcohol, since people who feel depressed…
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What to know about generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is persistent and excessive worry or nervousness about everyday life that often interferes with daily activities and personal…
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Feeling overwhelmed this holiday? Colorado says help is just a call away
Feeling overwhelmed this holiday? Colorado says help is just a call away...
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Gubernatorial Candidates Address Mental Health Workforce Shortage in Riverside County
Riverside County faces one of California's most severe mental health provider shortages, with just one provider per 370 residents, far fewer than counties like Los…
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Is anti-Trump rage a mental illness? Arizona bill calls for statewide study
Is anti-Trump rage a mental illness? Arizona bill calls for statewide study...
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Anxiety about pooping: How to deal with it and stay regular
Some people have anxiety about pooping, especially in public places or with other people nearby. However, not pooping can have negative consequences for health, so…
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Anxiety disorder symptoms and treatments
Anxiety disorders are mental health conditions that cause persistent or recurring feelings of nervousness and worry. They can cause a range of physical symptoms, such as…
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Can essential oils treat depression?
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. They serve many medical purposes, from acting as a natural mosquito repellent to reducing back and neck pain. Some people…
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New Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Aims to Fill Mental Health Gaps in Nebraska Corrections | News
New Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Aims to Fill Mental Health Gaps in Nebraska Corrections | News...
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Support groups for depression
Depression support groups come in different forms. There are online forums, which are unstructured. There are also online and in-person groups that have a moderator to…
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Talking digital detox and mental health with University of Minnesota
Talking digital detox and mental health with University of Minnesota...
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2026 Magnify Voices art contest open for entries
CONCORD — The New Hampshire Children’s System of Care is now welcoming submissions for the eighth annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest. From n...
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Arkansas Crisis Center to launch new mental health support program for teens
Arkansas Crisis Center to launch new mental health support program for teens...
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Montana Lawmakers Approve $124M To Revamp Behavioral Health System
Montana Lawmakers Approve $124M To Revamp Behavioral Health System...
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Nevada lawmakers approve $10M for 988 crisis hotline call center growth
Nevada lawmakers approve $10M for 988 crisis hotline call center growth...
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OK Lawmakers ask if privatizing Behavioral Health Centers is the answer
OK Lawmakers ask if privatizing Behavioral Health Centers is the answer...
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South Dakota Enters Flu Season as Health Officials Monitor H3N2 Variant
South Dakota health officials are preparing for the 2025–2026 influenza season amid concerns about an H3N2 flu strain linked to more severe illness, particularly among…
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Where to find free online therapy options
Talking therapy costs can be high, and not all health insurance plans provide coverage for them. However, there are free or low cost online therapy options to consider.…
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Is there a link between ADHD and depression?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, involves inattention, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, or a combination of these. The difficulties it poses can give rise…
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Types of anxiety disorder
Everyone feels anxious from time to time, but people with anxiety disorders experience frequent and severe worry that disrupts their normal life. In this article, we…
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VA Expands Psychedelic Therapy Trials for PTSD Treatment
VA Expands Psychedelic Therapy Trials for PTSD Treatment This development represents an important step in addressing mental health and behavioral health challenges in…
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Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County
Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County...
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Arkansas State University hosts mental health day during finals and holiday season
Arkansas State University hosts mental health day during finals and holiday season...
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Beyond THE BLUES
Woodhull man charged with sex-related felonies in Henry County He faces four felony charges, including indecent solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a minor.…
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Judge rules K-12 mental health funding with strings attached is constitutional
Judge rules K-12 mental health funding with strings attached is constitutional...
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LGBTQIA+ affirmation and safety: 'Belonging, like air, is a fundamental human need'
Being able to safely affirm one’s gender identity and sexual orientation is crucial to mental and physical well-being. Yet many LGBTQIA+ people face enormous challenges…
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Ohio Gov. Nominates New Department of Behavioral Health Director
Ohio Gov. Nominates New Department of Behavioral Health Director...
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Opening of New Behavioral Health Facility is Latest in County Effort to Add Treatment Beds
Opening of New Behavioral Health Facility is Latest in County Effort to Add Treatment Beds...
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Top 10 evidence-based supplements for anxiety
Research suggests that various supplements, including vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and herbal remedies, may help relieve the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety can take many…
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After student mental health bills stalled at the statehouse, schools search for a plan B
After student mental health bills stalled at the statehouse, schools search for a plan B...
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Americans Face Sticker Shock with Health Insurance Rate Hikes
ACA Marketplace Plan Premiums Increase 26%Healthsharing an Affordable Alternative for ThousandsLiberty HealthShare Inquiries, Enrollments Increasing...
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Complex trauma and trauma-informed care over 30 years
Over the last 30 years, significant advances have occurred in understanding complex trauma—repeated, ongoing, and often extreme interpersonal violence, abuse, and…
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Frontier Behavioral Health Puts Trauma-informed Care Into Action
Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH), based in Washington, has implemented trauma-informed care (TIC) as a comprehensive framework since 2015. More than half of the general…
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MaineHealth to launch new youth mental health project
PORTLAND – MaineHealth is using a $1.6 million donation to launch a new initiative geared toward addressing what the health care provider calls a crisis in youth mental…
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The 2025 State of Mental Health in America report is out: What does it say about TN?
The 2025 State of Mental Health in America report is out: What does it say about TN?...
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What are the differences between SSRIs and SNRIs?
Key takeaways SSRIs and SNRIs are antidepressant medications that affect neurotransmitters in the brain. SSRIs only affect serotonin, while SNRIs affect serotonin and…
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What foods are good for helping depression?
Key takeaways Certain nutrients, like selenium, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids, may help improve mood and reduce anxiety, potentially making depression more…
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What is the link between menopause and anxiety?
Anxiety is a common symptom of menopause. Hormone changes, life stresses, and sleep problems may all cause anxiety at this time. Menopause occurs when periods have ended…
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What to know about exercises for anxiety
Exercises for anxiety relief may help a person manage certain anxiety symptoms, such as muscle tension, increased heart rate, and rapid breathing. Anxiety disorders are…
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Why does anxiety cause heart palpitations?
Anxiety causes mental and physical responses to stressful situations, including heart palpitations. When a person feels anxious, this activates a fight or flight…
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All about antidepressants
Key takeaways Antidepressants increase neurotransmitters in the brain to help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Types of antidepressants include SSRIs, SNRIs,…
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D.C. Schools Cancelled as Teachers Take Mental Health Days to Protest Reopening Plans
Washington D.C. teachers staged a "mental health day" protest on November 2, resulting in the postponement of the district's planned in-person learning reopening. The…
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Georgia mental health advocates applaud state fines for insurance violations
Georgia mental health advocates applaud state fines for insurance violations...
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Michigan experts warn against relying on AI during mental health crises
Michigan experts warn against relying on AI during mental health crises...
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Muscle & Mindset: Winter Haven Gym Targets Both Emotional, Mental Health
Muscle & Mindset: Winter Haven Gym Targets Both Emotional, Mental Health...
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Washington ranks 23rd most stressed US state
Washington ranks 23rd nationally for high adult stress. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images) A new study has revealed that Washingtonians are carrying a heavier burden than…
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What to know about anxiety in children
Anxiety is a normal response to stress, and it happens in both adults and children. An anxiety disorder is a medical condition that involves regular, high levels of…
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What to know about waking up with anxiety
Stressful life events, health concerns, and other issues can all cause a person to wake up with anxiety. Although it is common to wake up feeling anxious occasionally,…
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Why mental healthcare is not a safe space for undocumented migrants
People living in the United States with undocumented status often face higher rates of mental health problems but are unable to access appropriate formal care. We have…
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Misdiagnosis, mistreatment, and living with endometriosis as a Black woman
Design by Medical News Today; photograph courtesy Nadine Dirks On average, endometriosis — a painful inflammatory disease most commonly of the ovaries, fallopian tubes,…
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National guard shooting suspect spent ‘weeks on end’ in isolation, emails show
National guard shooting suspect spent ‘weeks on end’ in isolation, emails show...
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New Research Shows Connecticut Leading the Nation in Youth Mental Health Support This School Year
New Research Shows Connecticut Leading the Nation in Youth Mental Health Support This School Year...
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Overcoming and understanding different types of anxiety
Key takeaways The primary treatment course for anxiety disorders is a combination of therapy and medication. Diet and lifestyle changes, exercise, and other…
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What to know about racial trauma
Racial trauma is the ongoing result of racism, racist bias, and exposure to racist abuse in the media. Racial trauma can affect many aspects of a person’s life,…