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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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How to cope with seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Each year, millions of U.S. adults develop symptoms of SAD. Here’s what to do about it.

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One psychologist's advice for coping after a national tragedy
News of a mass killing can be traumatic—even if you aren't directly involved.

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Wearing a ‘happy mask’? You might have concealed depression
It's possible to be high-functioning on the outside but hurting on the inside.

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7 essential facts about treating bipolar disorder
A look at the different medications and types of therapy used to treat bipolar disorder.

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What are the treatment options for bipolar disorder?
Learn how medications, therapy, lifestyle changes, and other approaches fit into a management plan.

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Antidepressants for bipolar disorder: are they helpful?
Prescribing antidepressants alone for bipolar disorder could actually increase manic episodes in pat...

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What we know about the causes of schizophrenia
Genes play a role, but you’ll be surprised to learn what else has an impact.

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The 3 types of schizophrenia symptoms
Symptoms of the mental disorder tend to appear in early adulthood. Here’s how to detect the disease ...

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Essential strategies for schizophrenia caregivers
Help your loved one and yourself thrive when coping with this serious mental illness.

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Are antidepressants safe to take during pregnancy?
Get this must-know info if you are expecting.