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Mental Health

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Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.

What to Know About Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it might become a medical disorder.

Linda M.
August 28, 2022
3.5K views
6 minute read

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Everyone feels anxious from time to time, but people with anxiety disorders experience frequent and severe worry that disrupts their normal life.

Linda M.
August 24, 2022
2.5K views
4 minute read

Mental Health

Stress Vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

Stress and anxiety are a natural part of the fight or flight response and the body’s reaction to danger. The purpose of this response is to ensure a person is alert, focused, and ready to deal with a threat.

Linda M.
August 22, 2022
8.7K views
2 minute read

Mental Health

What is Psychosis?

Psychosis involves a loss of contact with reality and can feature hallucinations and delusions. It is a symptom of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but there are many other causes.

Linda M.
August 8, 2022
1.6K views
3 minute read

Medical Myths: Mental Health Misconceptions

Over recent years, mental health has slowly moved out of the shadows. After centuries of being sidelined, our state of mental well-being is gradually receiving more of the attention that it deserves. However, many myths persist. Here, we address 11 common misconceptions.

Linda M.
July 31, 2022
1.2K views
5 minute read

Mental Health

What are the Health Benefits of Friendship?

Friendship has a positive impact on mental health, but can it also have physical benefits? Today Medical News looks at the evidence and speaks to experts to find out why friendships are good for our health and wellness.