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Types of Mental Illness 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 … Continue reading →

Even though expressing your anger can be good for you, flying into a rage at every suspected slight isn’t the answer. For instance, blowing off steam by hurling hardware at your hubby or breaking plates over the boss’s head aren’t … Continue reading →

Everyone has memory blips from time to time — the word that’s on the very tip of your tongue, or the house keys that aren’t where you swear you left them. As you get older, these kinds of slip-ups may … Continue reading →

Despite its huge impact on health and society, depression is still stigmatized and neglected worldwide, and it should receive more attention, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “On a global scale, [the burden of depression] is greater … Continue reading →

In a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry, scientists claim to have identified and measured the responses to rewards during nicotine withdrawal across humans and rats. woman snapping a cigarette Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. … Continue reading →