Does Pregnancy Affect the Mental Health of Expectant Fathers?
Pregnancy and mental health issues are a big topic for expectant moms and those who have recently given birth, but what about the dads? A new study performed by researchers from Australia shows that women are not the only ones whose mental health suffers during …
Read More →4 Helpful Tips for Dealing With Mental Illness During the Holiday Season
1. If you or someone you love suffers from mental illness one of the best things that you can do is to be understanding and compassionate. Mental disorders can make life difficult, and the holidays are a tough time even for those who do not …
Read More →5 Holiday Coping Tips for Those in Substance Abuse Recovery
1. One of the most important holiday coping tips when you are in substance abuse recovery is to attend extra meetings and therapy sessions during this tough time of the year. Right now you need support more than ever, and extra sessions and meetings can …
Read More →4 Very Important Mental Illness Facts
1. One important truth about mental illness is that this does not happen alone, there are many other factors at play as well. Your genetics, environmental factors, lifestyle and habits, substance abuse, traumas in your past, and even your family ties and social relationships can …
Read More →Does Your Body Shape Put You at Risk for Binge Eating?
A new study that was published by Drexel University shows that women who have an apple body shape also have a higher risk of binge eating. An apple shape means that you tend to store fat around your abdomen instead of your hips and other …
Read More →Can CBT Treat Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain affects millions of people around the world, and narcotic pain medications are often prescribed to treat this condition but that can lead to addiction, insomnia, digestive problems, and many other issues that affect your life and health. A new study has shown that …
Read More →Low Self Esteem Often Leads to Substance Abuse But When is This Personality Trait Formed?
It has long been known that low self esteem can contribute to substance abuse in teens and adults, but when is self esteem formed? This question is an important one, because knowing this fact could help with the development of new treatment modalities that increase …
Read More →Study Shows at Least 1 in 4 Teens is Bullied But Few Bullied Teens Receive Appropriate Mental Health Treatment
Mental health services for bullied teens are vital in order to help these adolescents cope with the impact of bullying and prevent future mental health problems. A new study which was recently presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference shows that while …
Read More →Does Washing Dishes Provide Stress Relief?
Washing dishes is a household chore that many people dread, but a new study shows that this activity could offer stress relief and even improve your mental health in some cases. The key is in the mindfulness of the activity. If you focus on the …
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