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- What is a psychotic break?
11 September 2023
Symptoms such as frightening hallucinations, paranoia, and sudden behavioral changes may signal a psychotic break. - How parents can support kids' mental health as school year begins
11 September 2023
Tips for parents to help their children adapt to emotional challenges and support their mental health. - How to teach kids to befriend a child with a disability
10 September 2023
The disability may be a part of a child’s identity, but it’s not the only thing that defines them. - Could you be dissociating and not even know it?
9 September 2023
Healthy dissociation is your brain’s way of taking a break from triggers like stress or boredom. - The mental health toll of sorority rush
8 September 2023
Study shows participating in recruitment, regardless of the outcome, leads to significant increases in anxiety. - ADHD linked to higher risk of mental health disorders
8 September 2023
Major depression, PTSD, anorexia nervosa, and suicide attempts were all linked to ADHD. - Weight loss drugs are being tested to treat addiction and dementia
7 September 2023
Obesity drugs could be used to treat conditions such as dementia and alcohol addiction after recent trials pointed to the drugs’ efficacy in treating serious health issues. - Boosting their creativity helps kids face life's challenges
6 September 2023
When school-age children learned "narrative creativity" techniques such as shifting their perspective and imagining "what if" scenarios, they quickly became better problem-solvers. - Research finds heat can make you angry and even aggressive
5 September 2023
There’s a direct correlation between high temperatures and hot tempers, and that anger can sometimes lead to bad behavior. - Experts say taking care of others can hurt your mental health
1 September 2023
Compassion fatigue can cause burnout, anxiety, and depression if someone isn't showing the same kindness to themselves they show other people.
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