Psychiatric and Psychologic Archives

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Caregiving: Care for Yourself While Caring for Others

Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It can be challenging, and they often experience stress and get…

Balancing Work and Caregiving

Caring for a loved one while working outside the home can be a challenging balancing act. Talk to your employer,…

Post-Traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident

Learn about post-traumatic stress after a car accident and how your doctor can help you deal with it

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Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease

Depression is very common among people who have Alzheimer’s disease, but there are things you can do as a caregiver…

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Depression in Older Adults

Depression is a common problem in older adults, but it is not part of the aging process. Learn how to…

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LGBTQ+ Mental Health Issues

LGBTQ+ teens and young adults are at a greater risk for poor mental health.

Depressed teenage boy sitting alone with word cloud describing symptoms of depression

Depression in Children and Teens

Depression is a medical illness that can affect the mental and physical health of children and adolescents. They may have…

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually…

Teens and Sexting

Sexting is the sending of sexual photos, videos, or messages from a cell phone or computer. The images can be…

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Your Child’s Mental Health

A mentally healthy child can develop friendships, learn new things and do well in school. Early detection of issues can…

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Managing Daily Stress

Stress can affect all of us in different ways. It is important to learn techniques for managing stress so that…

Self Harm — Cutting

Cutting (sometimes called self harm) is the act of purposely cutting yourself with a sharp object, such as a knife…

Mental Health: Keeping Your Emotional Health

Emotional health is an important part of your overall health. People who are emotionally healthy are able to cope with…

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Somatic Symptom Disorder

Somatic symptom and related disorders represents the physical pain and symptoms a person feels from psychological factors.

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Therapy and Counseling

Professional therapy and counseling can improve your mental wellness.

Young woman suffering from depression/anxiety stands with her arms crossed.

Warning Signs of Mental Illness

If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be experiencing mental illness, here’s what to look…

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A general anxiety disorder is ongoing anxiety that isn’t related to a particular event or situation.

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How to Safely Take Antidepressants

Antidepressants are medicines prescribed to treat depression. You should work with your doctor to find the right one for…

Sad-looking young woman with dysthymic disorder, or PDD, looks down while holding a mug.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)

Persistent depressive disorder is a mild or moderate depression that can last at least 2 years. It can be treated…

Female Athlete Triad

The female athlete triad is a disorder that affects energy levels, menstrual cycles and bone mass. It happens when you…

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