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Defining Panic Disorder and Define Anxiety
Defining Panic Disorder and Define Anxiety Studies have shown that approximately 2%-6% of adults in the United States will be diagnosed...

LGBTQ Holiday Family Gatherings
For many, the holidays are an exciting time to gather with family and friends that one may not see throughout the...

Christmas and Pleasing Others
The holiday season can be the busiest time of the year. Holiday parties, gift exchanges, family gatherings, celebratory dinners, and decorations...

The Stress of Holiday Event Planning
Table settings, invitations, planning the menu, the entertainment and the preparation are just some of the major tasks in planning an...

Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a subtype of depression that comes and goes with the changes in seasons. The “winter blues” typically...

Top Reasons to Focus on Mental Health Treatment This Winter: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
1. Be Aware of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Substance Abuse. Get Treatment Now if You Need it. For some lucky...

Finals: Coping with Stress and Supporting Others
Pumpkin spiced lattes, colder temperatures, holiday decorations, and snow, are not only festive signs of the holiday season but also represents...

Substance Abuse in the Indigenous Community
The indigenous population in the United States is considered at risk as many of them live in poverty, are uneducated, have...

Mental Health and Shopping
The holiday season often goes hand in hand with shopping. Shopping for gifts, shopping for holiday décor, and shopping for the...