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Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is More Common Than Eating Disorders Like Anorexia and Bulimia, Yet Few People Are Aware of Its Dangers
By Eva Fisher, Fugen Neziroglu, and Jamie Feusner Your Health

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is More Common Than Eating Disorders Like Anorexia and Bulimia, Yet Few People Are Aware of Its Dangers

While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often hidden from public view due to the shame people feel about one or more parts of their body, yet it is a devastating, debilitating psychological […]

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When Does Clinical Depression Become an Emergency? 4 Questions Answered
By John B. Williamson Your Health

When Does Clinical Depression Become an Emergency? 4 Questions Answered

The news that Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Feb. 15, 2023, to be treated for clinical depression sparked a national discussion around the need for openness about mental health struggles. This comes after Fetterman suffered a near-fatal stroke in May 2022, prompting questions about […]

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Depression in Seniors: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically Reviewed by Greg Dorter, RP Senior

Depression in Seniors: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

A few episodes of sadness is not out of the ordinary, but symptoms that lower quality of life or become downright debilitating should be addressed – they’re not part of normal aging. Here’s what to look for when it comes to the symptoms, causes, and treatment.

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How to Avoid Common Holiday Depression Triggers
Medically Reviewed by Greg Dorter, RP Your Health

How to Avoid Common Holiday Depression Triggers

Many people suffer with stress, anxiety, and depression during the winter holidays. There are many triggers that can cause a storm of negativity during the holidays—from money stress to family stress, and from pressure and unmet expectations to loneliness. If you’re prone to depression over the holidays, here are some common negative hazards to avoid.

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