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Traditionally, men have largely regarded themselves as problem-solvers who do not need outside assistance in resolving their emotional and mental issues. However, many men are

“Exposure therapy” is commonly employed to help people with phobias get over their fears. A “phobia” is an extreme or irrational fear of something that

With participation in social media being as high as it is, it seems incongruous that “social anxiety disorder” (SAD) is so prevalent. By one estimate,

All work and no play not only “makes Jack a dull boy,” but it may also make him more likely to experience a wide range

While we hear a lot about anxiety and depression affecting expectant mothers and new mothers, relatively little attention is given to expectant fathers. The fact

While the term “nervous breakdown” is not an actual clinical condition or diagnosis, it is popularly used to describe an inability to function normally and

While some may continue to view bullying as a rite of passage for school children and young adults, mental health professionals and others continue to

In the short term, stress can be good. As the “fight or flight” response kicks in, muscles tense, heartbeat rises, respiration increases, and hormones surge.

When one or both parents are depressed, the entire family can be affected. According to a 30-year study of families at risk for depression, the

In literature, there is mention of grief so severe that people died of a “broken heart,” which is a term that has great romantic appeal.