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Anxiety disorders: types, symptoms, causes, and treatment
Anxiety disorders: types, symptoms, causes, and treatment
If you’re the anxious type, you know that anxiety can transform a small hill into what seems like a mountain. Stress at work, stress from school, emotional trauma, and financial worries are all difficult situations that can cause your…

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How to beat the winter blues and improve your mood
How to beat the winter blues and improve your mood
If the shorter days and cooler temperatures have you feeling down, you’re not alone. Wintertime can usher in the winter blues and even depression for many. Despite this, winter doesn’t have to mean guaranteed misery. Here’s how to improve your…

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How does daylight saving time affect your health?
How does daylight saving time affect your health?
Daylight saving time rolls around each year, yet it still takes getting used to. You get more sunshine in the evening of the spring and summer months but “lose” an hour of your day. When the clocks return to standard…

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What is mental health and what can I do to boost it?
What is mental health and what can I do to boost it?
Mental health is commonly talked about, but how many of us can define what mental health really is?  Mental health is an umbrella term used to describe a combination of different factors. All together, these factors…

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Do I have anxiety, OCD, or both?
Do I have anxiety, OCD, or both?
Instead of focusing on life, individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are often dragged into obsessive loops. Despite knowing that their worries aren’t logical, they can’t stop themselves from ruminating about them anyway. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) also involves excessive worrying,…

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Why you should check in on your mental health
Why you should check in on your mental health
Your mental health influences your take on life. It’s both precious and linked to your physical health. Nevertheless, mental illness isn’t always given the same weight as a physical illness. But feeling unwell mentally or emotionally is as valid as…

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The difference between psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy
The difference between psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy
Navigating mental health challenges can be difficult — especially with so many professionals who all seem to have complex titles that start with “psych.” That’s why we’re breaking down everything you need to know about three of the most commonly…

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Are board games good for your mental health?
Are board games good for your mental health?
There are many ways you can improve your mental health — from getting fresh air and exercise to eating healthy, taking up relaxation practices, or speaking with a therapist. There’s also another way to improve not only your mental…

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The benefits of taking time off work for your mental health
The benefits of taking time off work for your mental health
When most people are sick with a cold, the flu, or have an injury, they’re inclined to take time off work. But when it comes to mental health, there’s often resistance. Why is that so? The state of your mental…

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How to boost your mood on Blue Monday
How to boost your mood on Blue Monday
Mondays typically aren’t fun for anyone. The weekend is over, it’s the start of the workweek with many emails to catch up on, and there are five days to go until you have two glorious days off again. But one…

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