You'd never know it from her seemingly always-sunny disposition, but Kristen Bell has struggled with depression since she was a university student - and she's shared a heartfelt essay on how the support of her family got her through it.
Date Posted: June 2, 2016
Categories: Depression
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Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health problem. People with schizophrenia can have a range of symptoms including periods when they cannot tell the difference between what is real and what is imagined. Schizophrenia seriously disturbs the way ...
Jun 2
Categories: Schizophrenia
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We feel good when we do a good deed, so there must be a psychological benefit to helping others? But how can we know for sure? The best way to study the health benefits of kind deeds is to look at studies of volunteering.
May 31
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Overconfidence and self-delusion can lead to higher social status, research finds. This might help explain why many leaders seem so overconfident. Of course there are disadvantages to overconfidence as well, but these may be outweighed by the ...
May 31
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Similar cultural roots don’t guarantee better bond, yet competence in learning about differences and being mindful of verbal and non-verbal cues are critical
May 31
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Anxiety and depression are not diseases (excepting the small percentage of each that seem to be biologically-based); they are signs that something is wrong. Therapists and patients must choose between making the signs go away versus changing what is ...
May 30
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People who are kinder to themselves tend to be happier, healthier and to cope better when bad things happen. There's also some evidence that training to be more self-compassionate is beneficial. Overall, self-compassion seems to be a sensible ...
May 30
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Spending long hours at work may raise your risk of suffering from ADHD, OCD, depression and anxiety, according to research carried out at the University of Bergen in Norway.
May 28
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Doctors should prescribe gardening for mental health problems dementia and cancer, a new report urges. Gardening helps keep people active and increases their sense of well-being. Gardening has also been linked to reduced depression, better balance ...
May 27
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Lucy Johnstone is a leading light among British mental health advocates who are actively disputing the current, dominant paradigm of “diagnosing and treating mental disorders” and who, going the next step, are endeavoring to provide alternative ...
May 27
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Stress, anxiety, and insomnia affect millions of people worldwide, and to alleviate the symptoms, there are a variety of routes one can take, including the ever-popular pharmaceutical pills. But as our world continues to break through the madness of ...
May 26
Categories: Anxiety
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Typical symptoms associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder behavior include forgetfulness, distractedness, hyper-focus, disorganization and emotional difficulties. Tackling these issues by oneself is difficult enough, but bringing ...
May 26
Categories: Adult ADHD, Relationships & Marriage
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It is better to settle for the best relationship available than to hold out for a perfect match, a new study suggests.
May 25
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Mindfulness is the act of paying attention – in an intentional and nonjudgmental way – to your own thoughts and feelings. Being more aware of your own self leads to reduced stress and increased positive emotions. But, it can also lead to better ...
May 24
Categories: Mindfulness
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Data about the true risks of suicide and aggression for children and teens taking these drugs have been suppressed
May 24
Categories: Depression
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Life in the city can be taxing. City dwellers often face higher rates of crime, pollution, social isolation and other environmental stressors than those living in rural areas. For years studies have consistently linked the risk of developing ...
May 23
Categories: Schizophrenia
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'Babylab’ uses pioneering technology to help children suffering ...
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