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What conversation tips can help me make new friends?
In order to get to know someone or to get to know someone better, it is helpful to be able to... Full Answer12/31/1969
As a person with a chronic illness, how can I meet new people?
You can meet people in all kinds of places. It is helpful to always be on the alert for the... Full Answer12/31/1969
If I have an illness, how should I evaluate my social support network?
"Social support" refers to having relationships that are rewarding, enriching and helpful.... Full Answer12/31/1969
As a person with a chronic illness, where can I find social support?
Explore your community resources. Is there a support group for your problem? Most local... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can a support system help me cope with a chronic illness?
Some of the first steps to consider after diagnosis of a chronic illness are finding support... Full Answer12/31/1969
What can I do to cope with a chronic illness?
Coping with the mental and emotional challenges of a chronic illness requires an approach that... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can mental illness affect physical health?
Many studies have noted excess mortality among patients with mental illness. Up to 50% of... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why should mental healthcare be part of physical healthcare?
Mental illnesses and physical health conditions are interwoven. Many patients who suffer from... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is depression linked to heart disease?
It has been shown that as many as 30-40% of cardiac patients experience clinically important... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is there a link between childhood obesity and depression?
Untreated depression can be both the cause and effect of obesity. "As a practicing child... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the risk of depression in people with obesity?
Evidence from the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study indicates that clinically significant... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can obesity cause mental health problems?
Psychological disorders which obesity may trigger include depression, eating disorders,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Do depression and anxiety increase the risk of obesity?
Depression and anxiety are associated with unhealthy behaviors, such as poor diet, physical... Full Answer12/31/1969
Does depression make it harder to manage asthma?
Self-management of asthma can be challenging, and depression has been identified as one factor... Full Answer12/31/1969
Do my child's breathing problems increase the risk of a mental disorder?
There has been increasing interest in the relationship between respiratory disease and anxiety... Full Answer12/31/1969
