Category: Mental Health

Teenage patient sitting on hospital bed, rear view.

February 11, 2022

How It Works: Hospitalization for Mental Health

Here’s what happens when inpatient mental health treatment is necessary.

Mental Health

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Young man laying on the bed with his dog.

January 18, 2022

Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder During a Pandemic

The winter months can disrupt the body’s internal clock and cause low mood.

Depression

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Happy woman at home, writes notes on a diary while drinking a cup of tea

January 12, 2022

Emotion Regulation Skills Can Improve Your Life

When you’re flooded with difficult emotions, how do you react?

Mental Health

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woman wearing hijab scarf rubs temples, looks stressed

November 23, 2021

Are You Having a Panic Attack?

This common but frightening experience feels dangerous but isn’t.

Anxiety, Mental Health

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woman sitting on couch drinking coffee, writing in a journal

November 5, 2021

8 Nonprescription Ways to Fight Anxiety

Medication can be a huge help, but it isn’t the only strategy for feeling better.

Anxiety

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Male legs/feet on weight scale on floo

October 15, 2021

Survivor: Boys and Men Have Eating Disorders, Too

Males are often more hesitant to ask for help due to cultural pressures and stereotypes.

Men's Health, Mental Health

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Two adults in a dark room look out of a window, backs to the camera

October 14, 2021

Facing Agoraphobia: The Fear of Leaving Home

Symptoms of this anxiety disorder could become more prevalent during COVID-19.

Mental Health

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Young couple arguing in park , wearing masks and sitting on two different benches

August 27, 2021

Dealing with Anger 18 Months into the Pandemic

Many vaccinated people feel frustration at the ongoing threat.

Mental Health

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Closeup shot of two unrecognizable people holding hands in comfort

April 28, 2021

3 Late-Stage Pandemic Mental Health Issues

If you’re feeling big emotions right now, you’re not alone.

Anxiety, Coronavirus, Mental Health, Stress Management

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Worried senior man sitting alone in his home

April 26, 2021

3 Tips for Managing COVID-19 Decision Fatigue

Navigating risks as the world opens up can be mentally challenging.

Coronavirus, Mental Health

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Portrait of brunette woman having a break in home office

April 19, 2021

Living with OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder isn’t about being cautious or a perfectionist.

Mental Health

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Man in Video call with friends and relatives in front of computer

March 29, 2021

8 Lessons from Pandemic Living

UNC Health providers share what they’ve learned.

Mental Health

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