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Halloween Unmasks Mental Health Concerns
Ask anyone what images they conjure up at the mention of Halloween, and chances are their replies will run the […]
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What Is BIND, Or Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction?
Benzodiazepines are classified as depressants and are frequently used in the United States and worldwide to treat and reduce anxiety, […]
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Do SSRIs Cause Sexual Side-Effects?
When treating many mental health disorders, including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) […]
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When Is It a Quirk & When Is It Mental Illness?
Mental illnesses and quirks may overlap as both involve unique or unusual behaviors. While one person may seem quirky and […]
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How Childhood Trauma Affects Us as Adults
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) defines childhood trauma as “the experience of an event by a child that […]
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Can Anxiety Cause Shortness of Breath?
While shortness of breath is often caused by panic attacks or anxiety, it can also indicate an emergent medical condition. […]
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Is Anxiety a Disability?
Anxiety can be considered a disability when it interferes with a person’s daily life and ability to function in their […]
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Managing the Underdiagnosis of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a true mental illness and one that affects millions of Americans. While patients will experience a variety of […]
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What Is an Anxiety or Panic Attack? Current Tips & Treatments
Almost everyone can relate to feeling anxious from time to time. That unease before your big test or butterflies in […]
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Can Someone Have Functional Depression?
Functional depression, sometimes referred to as high-functioning depression or dysthymia, is a term used to describe individuals who experience symptoms […]
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