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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
Read MoreUnderstanding Xanax Addiction: What Does Xanax Do?
Xanax, formally know as alprazolam, is a short-acting benzodiazepine, that is used to treat anxiety disorders including panic disorder. It is…
Read MoreIs Fast Food the New Painkiller?
The addiction circuit in the brain is wired to release dopamine, a feel good neurotransmitter that is increased in the limbic…
Read MoreObstacles Teens Encounter when Entering Drug Addiction Rehab
The teenage years can be challenging. Navigating through puberty, peer pressure and tackling raging hormones in addition to balancing school and…
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