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Treatments with Tails: The Healing Powers of Pet Therapy

For many people, spending time with a therapy dog or other trained animal can not only be calming but also provide other physical and mental healing benefits. Learn more about the many benefits of pet therapy.
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The Connection Between Not Getting Enough Sleep and Mental Health

Not getting enough sleep can have unintended consequences for your mental health. If you’re struggling with sleep deprivation, here’s what you need to know.
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How Can Older Adults Have Better Mental Health?

The health of older adults often revolves around changing physical capabilities, but it’s important not to ignore the mental adjustments that people go through as they age.
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How to Address the Mental Health Stigma

Mental health stigma affects millions of people each year. Learn what stigma is, why it matters, and how education and compassion can help reduce it.
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Break the Cycle of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Feeling sadder in the winter could mean you have seasonal affective disorder. Talk to your doctor about it and try these tips for some relief.
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How to Reduce the Stress in Your Life

Is stress dominating your life? It’s a common affliction. But you don’t have to bow down to stress. Follow these tips to get stress under control.
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Adult ADHD

Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Adults

Do you have difficulty completing tasks, are disorganized, daydream frequently, procrastinate or have trouble staying motivated? You may have ADHD. Learn the symptoms and treatment options so you can get help if you need it.
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Trauma Response

Trauma Response: Understanding How Trauma Affects Everyone Differently

Recognizing a trauma response will help provide a lifetime of healing and better medical care.
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Diabetes and Mental Health

The Connection Between Diabetes and Mental Health

Did you know that having diabetes can affect your mental health? Beyond the physical aspects of diabetes management, the disease can cause complications and health problems that may create or worsen symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. But whether you have diabetes or are a caregiver for someone who has it, you should know that you are not alone.
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Guided Meditation: A Daily Exercise to Reduce the Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Your Life

Is stress keeping you from living your best life? Here’s a simple exercise you can do to center yourself on a daily basis.
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