Some neurodivergent children can be overlooked and go undiagnosed for years. Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how this leads to further mental health issues.
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Doctors prescribe antidepressants to certain patients with depression to help them feel better. But what happens when a person stops taking them?
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When you're depressed, it can be hard to maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet. For some people with depression, this means not getting enough nutrients.
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Although the terms substance misuse and dependence are often used interchangeably, there are some differences that distinguish the two from each other.
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Smiling depression occurs when a person has depression symptoms on the inside but is perceived as looking happy to others. Here's what you need to know.
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There is no doubt that a lot of college students struggle with their mental health, but is this becoming more prevalent in recent years? If so, why?
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Dr. Andrew Khan, psychologist at Understood, shared tips on how to recognize and help children deal with learning disabilities and how to manage mental health.
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False narratives about mental health reinforce stigma and prevent people from seeking out much-needed support. Here are some common myths about mental health.
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Those with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have been finding it difficult to obtain Adderall, a medication that helps manage their condition.
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Mental health expert Dr. Doug Newton shared his advice on how students, parents, and teachers can deal with anxiety related to school shootings.
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Feeling a little blue sometimes is a normal part of life. But when does sadness turn into depression? And when does depression mean you should take medication?
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Yohnit Spruch, lead of mental health support at Circles, explained the current accessibility issues of therapy and how Circles is working to address them.
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If you're looking to get on medication to treat your anxiety, you may wonder what effects the drugs will have on your body. We've got the scoop.
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When our parents are so influential, it's difficult to accept that we might lose them one day, and it's no wonder that this can affect our mental health.
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Daytime fatigue and sleepiness are very common symptoms of depression. But is taking a "depression nap" good for you or is it something that you should avoid?
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A common perception is that having an eating disorder must mean that a person is extremely thin, but are there any real truths to this idea?
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While they are useful for many people, antipsychotics can come with a wealth of adverse effects, and it turns out kidney injury may be one of them.
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Thanks to the pandemic, a lot of therapy has shifted online, but is therapy done virtually as effective as it is in person? Expert Yohnit Spruch discusses.
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If you've experienced negative mental health impacts from the pandemic, you're not alone. Dr. Sanam Hafeez weighs in on how much it's affected adults over time.
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Getting adequate treatment for eating disorders is critical, but for some groups of people, getting treatment might be harder than for others.
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Expert reveals the biggest and sometimes sneaky signs to watch out for if you have high functioning anxiety.
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Health psychologist and sleep and stress/anxiety specialist Julia Kogan, Psy.D. explains that work-related stress can be a significant roadblock.
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Aftercare is extremely important following a miscarriage. Dr. Kenosha Gleaton told HealthDigest about the steps you can take following this event.
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Having a good cry may help to release pent-up emotions, but crying can also leave you with a pounding headache. Read on to find out why this happens.
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The pandemic can create added stress during the back-to-school season. Dr. Doug Newton of SonderMind shares tips on how to manage COVID-related anxiety.
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Dr. Joseph Trunzo discussed the impacts of chronic illness and long COVID on mental health and revealed steps people can take to cope with the symptoms.
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Jarrod Spencer wants to shine a brighter light on mental health in athletes. He told Health Digest why it's often neglected in the world of sports.
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