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Mental health and behavior

Find out everything you need to know about mental health, including awareness, services, treatments and more.

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Why does springtime make some people depressed?
Seasonal affective disorder can occur in the spring and summer as well as the fall and winter.

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What medications treat tardive dyskinesia?
Learn about medications called VMAT2 inhibitors, which can help control the symptoms of tardive dysk...

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8 risk factors for major depressive disorder
Learn what increases the odds that you or a loved one will experience major depressive disorder.

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How stigma impacts adults with ADHD
If you’ve ever felt judged, devalued, or treated differently because you have ADHD as an adult, you’...

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What to ask when prescribed a new medication for adult ADHD
Medication is often part of treatment for adult ADHD. Here's what to ask before starting a new presc...

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4 mental health conditions that can coexist with depression
Many people with major depressive disorder (MDD) also have other mental health conditions.

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Adherence and nonadherence to treatment for major depression
A look at reasons for nonadherence and why your healthcare provider is your best source of informati...

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Strategies for better adherence to bipolar medications
Taking medications as directed is one of the best ways you can set yourself up for success when trea...

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The surprising connection between air pollution and mental health
Whether from wildfires, pollution, or extreme heat, changes in air quality can have a profound impac...

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Questions about electroconvulsive therapy, answered
This procedure, previously known as “shock therapy,” can benefit people living with serious mental h...