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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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6 ways to soothe an anxious child
Learn how to recignize and manage anxiety in children so they can feel better.

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Anti-anxiety meds contribute to overdose deaths every year
Combining certain drugs can have dangerous consequences.

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Social stress speeds up aging of immune system
Exhausted T cells can lead to chronic inflammation, often causing age-related health problems.

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Are treatments different among mood disorders?
Just as no two mood disorders are alike, neither are the treatments. HealthMaker Ellen Leibenluft, M...

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5 everyday sources of stress
Learn about lifestyle habits that can lead to anxiety overload.

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How to manage emotional eating
Start by identifying your triggers.

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Loneliness may be deadlier than obesity—and other shocking facts
About 42.6 million US adults over age 45 report chronic loneliness, but younger people may also b...

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4 simple ways to avoid feeling lonely
Loneliness and isolation can have serious health effects—but being proactive goes a long wa...

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U.S. surgeon general cautions against “epidemic of loneliness”
Loneliness has serious health consequences. Learn how it can affect your heart, brain, and risk for ...

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9 things everyone should know about depression (even if you're not depressed)
It can affect anyone, aggravate pain, and worsen heart disease. But that’s not all.