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Give children unconditional love. Love, security, and acceptance should be at the heart of family life. Children need to know that your love does not depend on his or her accomplishments. Mistakes and/or defeats should be expected and accepted. Confidence … Continue reading →

How to Exercise When Depressed — Even if You Prefer Staying in Bed By Graeme Cowan How to Exercise When Depressed — Even if You Prefer Staying in BedWant to treat your depression quickly, safely and for free? Exercise! It … Continue reading →

Boost your school performance by taking care of you It can be hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle in college. If you are running to classes, studying, commuting to school and working or taking care of your family, time can … Continue reading →

There are many different conditions that are recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types include: Anxiety disorders: People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread, as well as with physical signs of anxiety … Continue reading →

What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a serious illness that can occur in the first few months after childbirth. It also can happen after miscarriage and stillbirth. Postpartum depression can make you feel very sad, hopeless, and worthless. You … Continue reading →

Complementary therapies are a diverse range of health-related treatments which are not part of mainstream medical care. Generally speaking they are thought to increase well-being, aid relaxation and promote good mental health in all. They are also known as alternative, … Continue reading →

This section gives information about talking therapies. It explains the different kinds of treatment available and how to get them. This section explains how you can get treatment on the NHS and privately. •Talking therapy involves talking about problems with … Continue reading →

Medication can play a key role in treating mental illness. Unfortunately, sometimes people have problems with taking this medication that make them feel that it’s not right for them. This section considers ways of trying to resolve problems with medication. … Continue reading →

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can mean that you are prone to strong emotions, mood swings and feelings you can’t cope with easily and may feel distressed a lot of the time.  Around 1 in 100 people have BPD.  … Continue reading →

Bipolar Disorder and your mood can change dramatically. Your mood can swing between an extreme high (mania) and an extreme low (depression).You may feel ok between these times. When your mood changes, you might see changes in your energy levels … Continue reading →