Daily Archives: July 10, 2016

Mental Illness

Posted on July 10, 2016 by JmaC

Mental illness Definition Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. Many people have … Continue reading →

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Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness

Posted on July 10, 2016 by JmaC

Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that’s thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have … Continue reading →

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Thoughts to ponder

Posted on July 10, 2016 by JmaC

Learning to love is why we are here. What if you saw every interaction as a classroom where this was your primary agenda? Everything else was secondary. What if the Teacher was resident within your heart? Would you learn to … Continue reading →

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Managing stress

Posted on July 10, 2016 by JmaC

Many of us experience stress in life, whether this is in the short term from one-off projects, or long-term stress from a high-pressure career. Not only can this be profoundly unpleasant, it can seriously affect our health and our work. … Continue reading →

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Depression what you need to know

Posted on July 10, 2016 by JmaC

Depression: What You Need To Know Download PDF Download ePub Download Mobi Order a free hardcopy About this booklet This booklet, prepared by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), provides an overview on depression. NIMH is part of the … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Disorder

Posted on July 10, 2016 by JmaC

Bipolar Disorder Download PDF Download ePub Order a free hardcopy En Español Do you go through intense moods? Do you feel very happy and energized some days, and very sad and depressed on other days? Do these moods last for … Continue reading →

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What to do in a crisis

Posted on July 10, 2016 by JmaC

What To Do In A Crisis The first objective in a mental health crisis is to make sure everyone is safe – you, your family, others in the community and the person in distress. This is best accomplished by making … Continue reading →

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Posted on July 10, 2016 by JmaC

ADAA and Beyond OCD Effective April 1, 2016, Beyond OCD joined forces with ADAA and transferred its resources to us. ADAA staff is working to incorporate the content of Beyond OCD and OCD Education Station websites. Until that is completed, … Continue reading →

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Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia

Posted on July 10, 2016 by JmaC

Panic disorder is diagnosed in people who experience spontaneous seemingly out-of-the-blue panic attacks and are preoccupied with the fear of a recurring attack. Panic attacks occur unexpectedly, sometimes even during sleep. Learn the symptoms of a panic attack, also known … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Bipolar Disorder

Posted on July 10, 2016 by JmaC

Dealing with Bipolar Disorder If you have bipolar disorder, get treatment and stick with it. Here are some tips: Talk to your doctor about your treatment. Stay on your medication. Keep a routine for eating and sleeping. Get enough sleep. … Continue reading →

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