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How to Seek Help for my Teenager Who is Cutting?
Cutting refers to using a sharp object such as a razor blade or a knife to cut into the skin. This...

Why Does My Child Seem Anxious in School?
Updated on 06/04/24 Sometimes anxiety is easy to identify, like when a child is feeling nervous before a test at school....

Depression and Self-Medicating with Food
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa are closely linked to depression, which is a common...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome vs. Depression
Updated 4/16/25 Depression is a leading cause of disability in the United States and with so many different signs and symptoms,...

Mental Health Consequences Associated with Workplace Sexual Harassment
Recently there was an overwhelming #Metoo hash tag phenomenon that spread like wildfire on social media. This campaign represented victims of...

World Aids Day: Mental Health Disorders Associated with HIV/AIDS
Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more...

Overcoming the Stressors and Anxiety of the Holiday Season
The holiday season is officially upon us, in case you have not noticed. It is almost nearly impossible to walk into...

Common Misconceptions About Bullying
October is national bullying prevention month and is used to provide insight and awareness throughout communities regarding the impact of bullying....

National Bullying Prevention Month: October
Updated on 06/04/24 National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. The...