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Mental Health Archive

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Mental Health Archive

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Conditions

 AIDS dementia complex]]>

 ]]>Can we predict and prevent schizophrenia?]]>

 ]]>Epilepsy: new perspectives on an old condition]]>

 ]]>Mental retardation]]>

 ]]>Metal toxicity: your brain under siege]]>

 ]]>Multiple personality disorder: does it really exist?]]>

 ]]>Narcolepsy: when you just can't keep your eyes open]]>

 ]]>Obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder: they’re not the same]]>

 ]]>Obsessive-compulsive disorder: when you can't stop intrusive thoughts and rituals]]>

 ]]>Personality disorders: an overview]]>

 ]]>The science of addiction]]>

 ]]>Seasonal affective disorder: blame it on sunlight and serotonin]]>

 ]]>Social phobia: not just shyness]]>

 ]]>Trapped on the web: internet addiction disorder]]>

 ]]>Understanding phobias]]>

 ]]>Understanding Munchausen's syndrome]]>

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Mood Disorders

 Accutane and depression: is there a link?]]>

 ]]>Can folic acid help ease depression?]]>

 ]]>Could your depression be related to your medication?]]>

 ]]>Creativity and depression: is there a link?]]>

 ]]>Depression and chronic illness: which comes first?]]>

 ]]>Depression in college]]>

 ]]>Depression in men: how is it different?]]>

 ]]>Depression in the workplace: tips for managers]]>

 ]]>Depression screening advised for all adults]]>

 ]]>Hopelessness and the heart attack: the role of depression in heart disease]]>

 ]]>Just "the blues" or clinical depression: making the distinction to get the help you need]]>

 ]]>More than the blues: understanding dysthymia]]>

 ]]>The role of depression in adolescent obesity]]>

 ]]>Understanding cyclothymia]]>

 ]]>Understanding seasonal affective disorder]]>

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Personal Stories

 In her own words: living with depression]]>

 ]]>In her own words: living with postpartum depression]]>

 ]]>In her own words: living with post-traumatic stress disorder]]>

 ]]>In her own words: living with schizophrenia]]>

 ]]>In her own words: living with Tourette syndrome]]>

 ]]>In his own words: living with alcoholism]]>

 ]]>In his own words: living with obsessive-compulsive disorder]]>

 ]]>In his own words: living with social anxiety disorder]]>

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Treatment

 Getting treatment for drug addiction]]>

 ]]>Accutane and depression: is there a link?]]>

 ]]>Biofeedback is back]]>

 ]]>Considering counseling]]>

 ]]>Coping with the aftermath of rape]]>

 ]]>Coping with the loss of a limb]]>

 ]]>Existential therapy: coping with the human condition]]>

 ]]>Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): a controversial treatment for trauma survivors]]>

 ]]>Faith, prayer, and healing]]>

 ]]>Group therapy: can it help you?]]>

 ]]>How to choose a therapist or counselor]]>

 ]]>Hypnosis: does it work?]]>

 ]]>Inside the criminal mind: is it different?]]>

 ]]>Journal writing: a prescription for good health]]>

 ]]>Laugh three times and call me in the morning]]>

 ]]>Magnet therapy: real therapy or wishful thinking?]]>

 ]]>Marriage and family therapy]]>

 ]]>Mental health practitioners: who’s who?]]>

 ]]>Mental health services: an overview]]>

 ]]>Omega-3 fatty acids and mental health]]>

 ]]>Pastoral counseling: integrating spirituality and psychotherapy]]>

 ]]>Psychodynamic therapy: exploring the unconscious mind]]>

 ]]>Running scared: it won't stop your nightmares]]>

 ]]>Sleep disorders]]>

 ]]>Spirituality and healing]]>

 ]]>Support groups: how do they help?]]>

 ]]>Unique concerns when grieving for a sudden loss]]>

 ]]>Virtual reality therapy: a new way to fight fear and control pain]]>

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Personal Growth

 A healthy dose of optimism]]>

 ]]>Anger: don't put a lid on it]]>

 ]]>Are you highly sensitive?]]>

 ]]>Discovering the courage within]]>

 ]]>Emotional intelligence: more important than IQ?]]>

 ]]>Emotional maturity: your personal strength]]>

 ]]>Excess noise: bad for your mind and body]]>

 ]]>Forgiveness: it's a great feeling]]>

 ]]>Guilty as charged! Now what?]]>

 ]]>Health is the whole…body, mind and soul]]>

 ]]>How headlines drive our fears]]>

 ]]>Increase your social support]]>

 ]]>Keep your memory sharp]]>

 ]]>Leaving loneliness behind]]>

 ]]>Living vicariously through sports teams: is it healthy?]]>

 ]]>Loving yourself: how to raise your self-esteem]]>

 ]]>Mental resilience]]>

 ]]>Mental toughness: brain power for sports]]>

 ]]>Never enough: the hoarding mentality]]>

 ]]>Now it's time to say goodbye: ending friendships]]>

 ]]>Patience: it's worth the wait]]>

 ]]>Physical activity: keep your mind in shape as you age]]>

 ]]>Self-expression: a solution for traumatic times]]>

 ]]>Sleep: are you getting enough?]]>

 ]]>Solitude]]>

 ]]>Tease your brain: a quiz to give your brain a workout]]>

 ]]>The horror paradox: why being scared can feel good]]>

 ]]>The paradox of perfectionism]]>

 ]]>The power of personality]]>

 ]]>True or false: we only use 10% of our brains]]>

 ]]>Use it or lose it: preventing cognitive decline]]>

 ]]>What, me worry?]]>

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Parenting

 Genetics and mental illness: what’s the connection?]]>

 ]]>Growing up sober: a challenging journey for adult children of alcoholics]]>

 ]]>Healing little hearts: helping kids grieve]]>

 ]]>How a new baby can affect the parents' relationship]]>

 ]]>Increased media use by children: is there a cost?]]>

 ]]>Keeping your relationship strong after the birth of your baby]]>

 ]]>Preventing adolescent suicide: what you can do]]>

 ]]>Psychological misdiagnosis of gifted and talented children]]>

 ]]>Routines, rituals, and family health]]>

 ]]>Studies show increasing anxiety in children and adults over time]]>

 ]]>Teaching kids about spirituality]]>

 ]]>The importance of fathers]]>

 ]]>The role of depression in adolescent obesity]]>

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Relationships

 Anger: don't put a lid on it]]>

 ]]>Can marriage help you live longer?]]>

 ]]>Caregiver stress: the impact of chronic disease on the family]]>

 ]]>Caught with your pants down? The psychology of embarrassment]]>

 ]]>Decoding the secrets of body language]]>

 ]]>Developing healthy friendships]]>

 ]]>Difficult people: how to deal and when to ditch]]>

 ]]>Forgiveness: it's a great feeling]]>

 ]]>Growing up sober: a challenging journey for adult children of alcoholics]]>

 ]]>How a new baby can affect the parents' relationship]]>

 ]]>Keeping your relationship strong after the birth of your baby]]>

 ]]>Leaving loneliness behind]]>

 ]]>Male versus female intelligence: does gender matter?]]>

 ]]>Marriage and family therapy]]>

 ]]>Overcoming fear of intimacy]]>

 ]]>Personality, skill, sex, or attitude: what makes for a happy marriage?]]>

 ]]>Routines, rituals, and family health]]>

 ]]>Secondhand emotions: "catching" a bad mood]]>

 ]]>Social phobia: not just shyness]]>

 ]]>Taking risks in love and life]]>

 ]]>When a loved one has chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia]]>

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Stress

 Learning how to recover after a traumatic event]]>

 ]]>Alcohol and stress: is there a connection?]]>

 ]]>Caregiver stress: the impact of chronic disease on the family]]>

 ]]>Do women handle stress better than men?]]>

 ]]>Reducing holiday stress]]>

 ]]>Stress: is simplicity the answer?]]>

 ]]>Take a break from techno-stress]]>

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Workplace Issues

 Are you suffering from job burnout?]]>

 ]]>Conquering the fear of public speaking]]>

 ]]>Decoding the secrets of body language]]>

 ]]>Difficult people: how to deal and when to ditch]]>

 ]]>Emotional maturity: your personal strength]]>

 ]]>Freedom from the fear of public speaking]]>

 ]]>Mastering motivation]]>

 ]]>Surviving the pink slip]]>

 ]]>Take a break from techno-stress]]>

 ]]>Workplace bullying: a threat to health and well-being]]>



Last reviewed January 2008 by ]]>EBSCO Publishing Editorial Staff]]>

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