Category: Mental Health

Blue and black depiction of man's face looking depressed

May 8, 2018

Understanding Depression in Men

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

Depression, Men's Health, Mental Health

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March 27, 2018

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in People with Cancer

About 1 in 5 will get PTSD after a diagnosis.

Cancer, Psychiatry, PTSD

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illustration of a brain with electric waves around it

March 15, 2018

Your Brain, on Electricity

Weak streams of electricity directed into the brain could help conditions such as depression, schizophrenia and chronic pain.

Brain Health, Mental Health

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woman with head in hands

March 1, 2018

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

When someone you love is suffering from serious mental illness, it can be confusing and scary. Here’s what to know.

Emergency Care, Mental Health, Relationships

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parent and child holding hands

February 8, 2018

Six Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Anxiety

It’s hard to see your child stressed. Here’s what to do to help.

Children's Health, Mental Health, Psychiatry

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UNC Horizons patient Katelin Hunter plays with her daughter

January 18, 2018

Learning to Live as a Young Mother, After Drugs

A unique residential treatment program gave Katelin Hunter a chance to overcome loss, incarceration and substance abuse.

Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, Families, North Carolina, Patient Stories, Substance Abuse

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Rachel and her daughter, Marleigh

January 18, 2018

A Young Mother’s Journey to Recovery

Mothers struggling with drug addiction and their children find help through the UNC Horizons Program.

Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, Families, North Carolina, Patient Stories, Substance Abuse

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parent wondering about cancer diagnosis

January 17, 2018

How to Talk to Kids About Cancer

When a parent is diagnosed with cancer, children need honesty, compassion and support

Cancer, Children's Health, Relationships

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Hands holding paper cutout of family.

January 9, 2018

What to Do When the Woman You Love Has Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression, Relationships

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