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MENTAL HEALTH
COVID-19 Lockdowns Increase Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
Research suggests the Coronavirus pandemic can trigger abuse of drugs, alcohol, and loved ones. Here’s what you should know.
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ADHD AND ADD
Heavy Gaming May Be A Sign of ADHD
Teens who spend more time on digital devices have a higher risk of developing ADHD. Should you be worried about all the time your child spends on the phone?
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SMOKING
Smoking May Cause Brain Bleeds
Smoking is a known risk for heart disease, COPD, and cancer. Now, research directly links smoking to subarachnoid hemorrhages — life-threatening brain bleeds.
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DEPRESSION
Could More Omega-3s Boost Your Mood?
Don’t rely on supplements alone to improve your mood, though it’s always a good idea to eat food rich in Omega-3 nutrients. Here’s what you should know.
Category,
MENTAL HEALTH
Loneliness Affects Young People’s Mental Health for Years
Young people who are lonely may be three times more likely to develop depression. How long you are lonely may be more important than how badly you feel.
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ALCOHOL ABUSE
Evidence That Alcoholics Anonymous Works
Free and open to all, Alcoholics Anonymous support groups beat professional therapy, if you give it your full attention and do whatever it takes to stay sober.
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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
Types of Schizophrenia
There are five types of schizophrenia, though the symptoms overlap and you can have more than one at a time. Here's what you should know about those types.
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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.
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AUTISM
Debunking Homeopathic Treatments for Autism
Homeopathy is sometimes promoted as a safe, natural treatment for autism. But multiple studies debunking homeopathic treatments for autism show it doesn’t work.
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ANXIETY AND STRESS
Yoga Treats Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Marked by chronic nervousness and worry, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can impact everything from work and school to relationships. Yoga can help sooth your anxiety symptoms.
Category,
MENTAL HEALTH
What Is Depersonalization?
Ever feel like you or your environment isn’t real? That odd feeling, called depersonalization, isn’t rare. But frequent depersonalization can be disruptive.