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Suicide and Eating Disorders: A Co-Occurring Condition
Bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and anorexia nervosa are the most well known eating disorders in the United States and affect approximately…
Read MoreWorld No Tobacco Day: May 31, 2017
“World No Tobacco Day” is an annual awareness day that takes place on May 31st and this year’s theme is “Tobacco,…
Read MoreNational Prevention Week for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Mental health disorders and substance abuse disorder affect millions of people in the United States each year. These disorders are often…
Read MoreNational Foster Care Month: The Link Between Foster Care and Mental Health Disorders
May is National Foster Care Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the time and commitment from foster parents, family members, volunteers,…
Read MoreNational Maternal Depression Awareness Month: May 2017
May is considered the National Maternal Depression Awareness Month recognizing the seriousness of depression during and after pregnancy. Mothers are usually…
Read MoreNational Mental Health Month: Raising Awareness for Mental Health in the US
Since 1949, national mental health organizations across the United States have dedicated the month of May as National Mental Health month…
Read MoreNational Alcohol Awareness Month
National Alcohol Awareness Month: Do I Have an Alcohol Addiction? April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Council…
Read MoreNational Alcohol Screening Day
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an initiative founded by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) in 1987. This…
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University Removes Weight Scales From the Gym Because They Are “Triggering” Students
Scales can be the biggest triggers leading to low-self esteem and the desire for weight. Many individuals often measure their success…
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What It Feels Like to Have a Panic Attack
“I am absolutely terrified, and I feel like I’m reduced to a childlike state.” People who suffer from panic attacks confess…
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