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National Friendship Day

National Friendship Day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919. It was intended to be a day for people to celebrate…

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder Versus Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Body dysmorphic disorders, also known as dysmorphophobia and commonly called body image disorder, is a mental health disorder characterized by extreme…

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Understanding the Difference Between Body Dysmorphia, Self-Esteem, and Negative Body Image

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), unlike body image disturbance, is when an individual is struggling with an over-emphasis on a specific body…

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What is Conduct Disorder?

Updated 4/25/25 by Colleen Sproull Conduct disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by aggressive, antisocial, violent behavior in youth that…

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Red Ribbon Week: October 23-31

The Red Ribbon Campaign, founded by the National Family Partnership, formerly the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth, advocates…

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Kate Spade’s Tragic Ending: Understanding Suicide From a Mental Health Perspective

Understanding Suicide From a Mental Health Perspective “In order to lead a fascinating life, one brimming with art, music, intrigue, and…

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In the News: New York Bill Passes Requiring Mental Health Curriculum to be Taught in Public School Classrooms

After five years of pushing for this important legislation, New York State, as of July 1, will require all elementary, middle,…

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Researching a Treatment Center and Learning about Recovery

What Can I Do Next? Researching a Treatment Center and Learning About What Happens in Recovery There are many difficult stages…

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In the News: National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention month and according to statistics approximately 30% of students are bullied in school. The San Luis…

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Reactive Attachment Disorder and Adoption

Adopting a child can be one of the greatest gifts a family can experience. The active decision to take a child…

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