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Is your memory and thinking affected? Know what to expect
Age related memory loss is a common health disorder and are commonly known using different terms such as Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Even though these may not necessarily be the same, they are linked in some ways and affect people...
The first signs that you should seek help for a mental health illness
Mental health disorders are common. It refers to a range of mental health issues that may affect how you handle things as a result of your mood and behavior. Mental illness can occur in the forms of anxiety problems, depression, eating disorders and addictive...
Remote and Flexible Work to Support Mental Health
Did you know that flexiblework hours or remote work can have an extremely positive impact on one’s mentalhealth? Mental health and work are definitely connected. When work stressincreases it can bring in mental health related issues and a negative impact onthe quality...
Support Someone with Anxiety
Do you have a friend or a loved one suffering from anxiety? These tips will guide you on how you can support someone with anxiety, and how you can be someone who understands and supports that person. 1. Patience is key! Simply take time and talk to the person with...
12 Myths About the 12 Steps
Are you contemplating going to an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting? Perhaps someone has suggested it to you, or perhaps you know deep down you should stop drinking or using, but you don’t know how to take the first step. Many people are...
Four Tips for Interpersonal Conflict Management in Intimate Relationships
When you enter an intimate relationship with another person, you're automatically putting yourself in a vulnerable place. When the relationship is intimate, you're giving another person deep access to your heart. This is not an easy experience. While it can be a very...
The Psychological Impact of Marijuana Use
Medical marijuana and recreational marijuana has become legal in many states in the past several years. The increase of marijuana use among adults and teens has increased as well in the past several years. Further, many states still deem marijuana use illegal....
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health condition that often begins in childhood. The illness causes children to develop fears, thoughts, and feelings that bring anxiety. These are known medically as "obsessions." Common obsessions may include a fear that an...
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