Mental Health

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• QWhat are some factors that determine mental health?

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  ACynthia Diefenbeck answered

  Mental health and illness are influenced by a complex interplay of factors -- some that can be controlled or modified, and others that cannot. It is often helpful to think of mental health as being dually influenced by r...Full Answer

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• QWhat kind of training does a psychiatric nurse have?

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  ACynthia Diefenbeck answered

  In the United States, psychiatric nurses can be prepared at both generalist and specialist levels. Psychiatric nurses functioning at the generalist level are registered nurses who have completed their education in a bach...Full Answer
• QCan social isolation increase my risk for disease?

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  AIleen Craven answered

  <p>Human beings are social animals. We thrive on spending time with others, relating to others, and feeling close to others. Those we interact with closely and feel intimate with do not have to be large in numbers. Yet, ...Full Answer
• QWhat are the physical symptoms of a mental health problem?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>People with mental health problems often also have physical symptoms. They may feel run down and tired all the time. Sometimes they have back, neck, or joint pain. They may gain or lose weight or have digestive proble...Full Answer
• QWhat are the behavioral symptoms of a mental health problem?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>Changes in a person's normal behavior are often a symptom of a mental health problem. Changes in sleeping patterns - sleeping much less or much more than usual - are a common symptom. So are changes in sexual behavior...Full Answer
• QHow can I protect my children from generalized anxiety disorder?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  <p>It may be difficult to protect children from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) because doctors are unsure of the specific cause. Anxiety is a normal part of life and all children will experience it on some level. Doc...Full Answer
• QWhat is a conditioned response?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>Conditioned response is a type of learning in which repeated exposure to something may affect a person's behavior when they encounter an unrelated object, sound, or smell that occurred at the same time as the initial ...Full Answer
• QWhat is behavior modification?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>Behavior modification is a technique used to help people change the way they react to certain triggers in the environment that cause a negative reaction. In cancer treatment, behavior modification may be used to help ...Full Answer
• QWhat is mental health?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>Mental health, also sometimes called emotional health, is the ability to be well-balanced and in control of your thoughts, emotions, and actions. People with good mental health generally have good relationships with o...Full Answer

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• QHow can I become more resilient?

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  AHealthyWomen answered

  <p>There are a number of things you can do to become more resilient. Everyone needs resilience, especially in midlife. Everyone needs that ability to recover from difficulties. Resilience is a delicate balancing act; an ...Full Answer