October 9, 2019
These medications can help recovering alcoholics
Recovering from most addictions can be tough; particularly alcohol addiction.
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August 10, 2019
When should I see a psychologist?
Everyone goes through rough patches at times, but when is it time for professional help? And where should you go for guidance?
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August 8, 2019
How the famous face their fears
Everybody is scared sometimes. How do you face your fears? Hear what these famous people have to say.
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June 16, 2019
Am I depressed, or just lazy?
Occasionally, we all go through waves of feeling lazy. Laziness and depression do have some similarities, but a few key differences too…
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May 13, 2019
Do you harm or cut yourself? There’s help
It may be hard to understand if you don’t cut yourself, but self-harm and cutting is often used as a way of coping with problems. If you or a friend struggle with self-harm, there is help available.
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May 3, 2019
Preparing for the death of a loved one
They say two things are inevitable; death and taxes. But while you could (but shouldn’t) cheat the taxman, no-one can cheat death. Often, however, families are unprepared for the death of a loved one. Even if you don't want to think about it, it's important to be ready for the inevitable.
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May 3, 2019
Mental illness: Join the fight to break the stigma!
A mental illness is tough to handle, and even more so with daily commitments like work, university and home life. And then, there are the stigmas surrounding the issue. Common stigmas include that all people with schizophrenia are violent and that depression is just something people can snap out of. Both of which are not true...
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May 2, 2019
Stop the downward spiral back into depression
After going through the difficult process of recovering from depression, it can be worrying to suspect your symptoms are creeping in again. Feeling down and out (sometimes) is a normal part of life. But if you have ongoing feelings like this, for longer than two weeks, to the extent that it affects your work or social life, you may be at risk for a relapse.
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April 8, 2019
Is your anxiety linked to your gut health?
Most of us don’t pay much attention to the microorganisms that live in and on our bodies. Yet, these miniscule bugs play an interesting role in keeping us healthy. If you live with anxiety or any other mental health conditions, controlling the balance of microorganisms in your digestive system could potentially help improve your symptoms.
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March 19, 2019
How your body creates its own drugs
Ever notice how good you feel after eating a piece of chocolate? How about that “high” after a great workout? It turns out, your body can create hormones that work just like drugs - only better...
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