What is Hoarding and how Common is this Mental Health Condition?
Hoarding is a mental health condition that is more common than many people suspect, and it is characterized as an obsessive compulsive disorder. Between 2% and 5% of Americans qualify as having this type of mental condition, and hoarding can be very difficult to treat …
Read More →New Year Resolutions, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health
The new year is a time to make resolutions. These resolutions are made in order to have a better and more successful life, maintain better physical and mental health, and eliminate any bad habits that you may have. Some of the top resolutions for …
Read More →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 →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 →4 More Ways to Improve Your Mental Health and Fight Depression
1. Crack a smile- This may seem difficult to do when you are in the throes of depression but it can be very effective a lifting your mood. You do not have to force a clown grin, just smile naturally and see how it makes …
Read More →3 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health and Fight Depression
1. Adjust your posture- This may not seem like a way to treat depression but it can be a very effective home remedy that lightens your mood. When you become tense or you start to feel negative emotions your body will start to become smaller …
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