Category: Mental Health

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August 27, 2020

Coping with Burnout During the COVID-19 Pandemic

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated, read this.

Stress Management

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August 26, 2020

Q&A: Recognizing Mental Health Problems in Children

Is it a passing stage or something more serious?

Kids and Mental Health, Mental Health

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August 24, 2020

The COVID-19-Depression Connection

The stress of the pandemic is having an impact on many people’s mental health.

Coronavirus, Depression, Mental Health

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August 19, 2020

Do You Have Social Anxiety Disorder?

This fairly common phobia can be limiting, but it’s also treatable.

Anxiety

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August 11, 2020

Does Anxiety Run in Families?

A combination of genes and environment explains the development of anxiety.

Anxiety, Genetics

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A Black woman looks out a window, with her head in her hands.

August 3, 2020

How Your Stress Could Be Making You Sick

Chronic stress can take a physical and mental toll—and who isn’t feeling it?

Anxiety, Mental Health

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July 13, 2020

How to Use Mindfulness to Help with Big Emotions

This simple skill can help you cope with anger, fear and other strong emotions.

Mental Health, Stress Management

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July 1, 2020

How to Help a Loved One with Depression

Try these tips if you are close to a person struggling with depression.

Mental Health, Relationships

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An illustration of a brain with a medication symbol - a cross - overplayed.

June 23, 2020

8 Things You Might Not Know About Antidepressants

Medication can relieve painful symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Mental Health

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older latina woman talking to provider in white lab coat

June 22, 2020

What to Expect When You’re Screened for Depression

This common mental illness can be treated, but the first step is to determine whether you have it.

Depression, Mental Health

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young woman and young man, both wearing face masks and gloves, sit on wall, chatting, with bicycle in between them

June 19, 2020

Is It Safe to Go on a Date?

Here’s what the experts say about navigating a romantic life during COVID-19.

Infectious Diseases, Relationships

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June 19, 2020

Is It Safe to See Family and Friends Now?

Here’s what the experts say about visiting loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infectious Diseases, Relationships

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