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SITUATIONAL DEPRESSION

It is important to differentiate “situational depression” from “clinical depression.” While situational depression occurs as a result of a traumatic event or a change in

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ANXIOUS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH?

Anxiety disorders, which give rise to nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying, affect 40 million adults (18% of the population), making them the most common mental

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HOW PERVASIVE IS BULLYING?

Bullying is a frequent topic of discussion, and for good reason. When researchers recently examined and interviewed 353 adolescents who visited a hospital’s emergency room

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BROKEN-HEART SYNDROME

The strong connection between the head and the heart is reflected by a study of the condition known as “takotsubo cardiomyopathy” (“broken-heart syndrome”), which has

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CHALLENGING THE MALE MINDSET

With all the responsibilities and expectations that are heaped on the typical American male, it’s no wonder that many experience anxiety and depression. Yet, while

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THE ABILITY TO BOUNCE BACK

Resilience is the inner quality that helps people bounce back from adversity instead of becoming overwhelmed or turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Fortunately, this is

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A CHECK ON ADOLESCENT EMOTIONS

Parents of young children and adolescents should know that youngsters’ emotional reactions to crucial events may lead to psychological issues in adulthood. In extreme cases,

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DEPRESSION RAISES STROKE RISK

Most everyone is well aware of the mind-body connection that links mental health with biological health. The most recent example of this association became apparent

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A Revealing Survey

A REVEALING SURVEY When behavioral scientists from the RAND Corporation recently conducted their California Well-Being Survey of people suffering mild to serious psychological distress, they

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