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MENTAL HEALTH
Antisocial Personality Disorder
People with antisocial personality disorder must show signs and symptoms of this mental health disorder before adulthood, such as being cruel to animals.
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OPIOID CRISIS
Medical Marijuana Laws Cut Opioid Use
Making it easier and legal to treat pain with medical marijuana cuts back on the use of prescription painkillers. But it’s still not clear how well the remedy works or its risks.
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SMOKING
Vaping and Inflammatory Lung Disease
Research indicates that vaping may not be any safer than smoking traditional cigarettes, particularly for people who suffer from inflammatory lung disease.
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EATING DISORDERS
What Is Pica Syndrome? Causes and Treatments
The exact cause of pica syndrome is not known, but it might involve mineral deficiency and psychological age. Learn about what pica is here.
Category,
LIFE BALANCE
Coping with Holiday Stress
Do you feel anxious when you think about the holidays? Learn concrete ways of coping with holiday stress and improving your emotional health.
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DEPRESSION
Stages of Depression
Psychologists have not defined stages of depression, but it is common for people to experience changes in their willingness to take action towards change.
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VETERANS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Electroconvulsive Therapy for Mental Illness
Several new electroconvulsive therapy treatments, while still unproven, are available to patients with mental illness, including veterans.
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SCHIZOPHRENIA
Is Schizophrenia Hereditary?
Is schizophrenia hereditary? It runs in families, but other factors count. Chances of siblings with the disease are not as high as scientists once thought.
Category,
OPIOID CRISIS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for many psychological problems. It can also help treat chronic pain, without opioids.
Category,
AUTISM
Types of Autism
If someone you care about has symptoms, don’t try to plug him into one of the main types of autism. People usually fall along a spectrum of autism symptoms.
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ANXIETY AND STRESS
Effects of Stress on the Body
Stress is a normal part of life. But the effects of stress on the body, if traumatic or chronic, can be serious, causing numerous health problems.
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BIPOLAR DISORDER
When You (or Someone You Love) Is Bipolar
These self-help books and memoirs can guide you.
Understanding Your Response to Stress
Take the AssessmentAny change in your life can lead to stress. This includes even pleasurable activities, such as vacations or new forms of recreation. You can also be in a stressful situation such as a difficult job or a long-term illness of a spouse. If you think you might be experiencing stress, this assessment may help you identify its effects on you.