Category: Mental Health

Suicide Prevention Resources

Help prevent suicides by knowing when and where to reach out.

Navigating Pregnancy with a Mental Illness

Women with anxiety, depression and other psychological needs might require special care before and after childbirth.

The Power of Mindfulness

This mental practice can improve the brain and body’s health.

Mental Health Benefits of Getting Outside

A simple walk or hike has more than just physical benefits.

Psychosis Symptoms: Podcast Episode 10

  Psychosis is a mental state characterized by a break from reality. How can you tell when a loved one is experiencing symptoms? In this episode of UNC Health Talk: The Podcast, we talk with Karen Graham, MD, medical director at OASIS, a clinic in the department of psychiatry at the UNC School of Medicine that treats…

College Health Tips: Podcast Episode 6

This episode of UNC Health Talk: The Podcast is for high school graduates preparing to enter college (and their parents). Up until now, your health has largely been your parents’ responsibility. But now high school is over and it’s time for college. Even if you’re continuing your education close to home, it’s time to take…

Help Your Son Develop Healthy Coping Skills

Teaching Boys It’s OK to Cry.

How to Be a Star Player on a New Mom’s Support Team

Helping a new mother deal with or prevent postpartum depression is an important job. Here’s how you can help.

Understanding Depression in Men

Both men and women experience depression, but men are more likely to hide it and less likely to seek help.

What to Do if a Family Member or Friend Has Psychotic Symptoms

People suffering from serious mental illness need help, quickly.

Six Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Anxiety

What parents should (and shouldn’t) do when a child struggles with worry and fear.

What to Do When the Woman You Love Has Postpartum Depression