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Apart from personality traits, people also tend to develop habitual modes and methods of managing stress and coping with upsetting emotions. By and large, these habitual methods do help people to manage and defuse stressful situations they find themselves in, … Continue reading →

Research in adult twins finds many had symptoms but no prior history of the disorder. People with this “late-onset” ADHD also tended to have high levels of symptoms, impairment and other mental health disorders. A new British study suggests that … Continue reading →

If you’re feeling down most of the time and find yourself withdrawing from social activities, you may be facing mental health issues. It may be hard to reach out for help, but you may need emotional support to get better. … Continue reading →

People in debt are three times more likely to have a mental health problem than those not in debt, according to new research led by the University of Southamptom. With levels of debt increasing in the recent years, in light … Continue reading →

People with severe or chronic illness have much higher odds of needing psychiatric care. TUESDAY, July 24, 2012 (HealthDay News) — People with physical health problemsranging from back pain to cancer are three times more likely to seek mental health … Continue reading →

Inspector general wants more regulation for flawed centers. WASHINGTON — WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2012 (MedPage Today) — Most community mental health centers employ at least one questionable billing practice, a government report has found. More than half of community mental … Continue reading →

Depression and other mental health problems are common in men, but men often don’t receive proper diagnosis and treatment. Mental health in men is a serious issue. An estimated six million men in the United States suffer from depression, according … Continue reading →

Findings reflect need for improved psychological services, researcher says. TUESDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans who say they suffer from mental health disabilities has jumped significantly over the past decade, a new study shows. Researchers from … Continue reading →

Insurance coverage for mental health treatment is more widely available now. Here’s what you should know. Each year more than 5 million American adults experience a major depressive episode and do not seek treatment, according to a recent NerdWallet study. … Continue reading →