How a Primary Care Provider Can Help Improve Your Mental Health
People with depression and other mental health issues often can receive treatment from their physician.
Category: Mental Health
Why Your Physical Health Might Be Hurting Your Mental Health
Chronic illness can lead to depression; awareness of the connection is key to feeling better.
What to Do When Stress Interferes with Daily Functioning
Extreme stress can trigger a nervous breakdown or even a psychotic episode.
The Emotional Toll of Food Allergies in Children
Help your child minimize anxiety about food allergies.
Allergies, Children's Health, Eating Disorders, Food Allergies, Health, Mental Health, Pediatric Medicine
How to Find the Best Therapist for You
Take these steps to find a counselor that you click with—and someone who can help.
Do You Have Body Dysmorphia?
Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for this disorder that causes people to obsess over their appearance.
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…
ADD/ADHD, Children's Health, Families, Health, Mental Health, Pediatric Medicine, Podcast, Primary Care, Safety