If you’re not feeling mentally well today you may want to consider getting more fruits and vegetables into your diet. A new study finds that there’s a direct link between mental well-being and the number of fruits and vegetables consumed each day. Researchers from the University of Warwick Medical School recently examined data collected through […]
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What’s your reaction when you see something violent on TV? A new study finds that your response may have a lot to do with your natural aggression levels. The study, which has been published in the journal PLoS One, was carried out by Nelly Alia-Klein, an associate professor of neuroscience and psychiatry at the Friedman […]
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When the need for physical activity becomes an overwhelming compulsion or obsession, negative psychological factors can outweigh the physical benefits of exercise, especially if no time is left for rest, recovery, and other life priorities. Here’s how to recognize the signs of exercise addiction.
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A new report shows that it can be extremely difficult for people with serious mental illnesses to get a job. In fact, the report — which comes from the National Alliance on Mental Illness — says that just 17.8 percent of all people receiving mental health support were employed in 2012. In other words, about […]
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Current day society often doesn’t see the forest for the trees when it comes to deciphering mental health myths from real facts. In fact, the stigmas that surround mental illness hinder our understanding about many of the mental disorders that are prevalent today—such as depression, anxiety and mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and more. Let’s examine, […]
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A new U.S. government report finds that roughly 7 per cent of school kids in the United States are currently taking at least one type of medication intended to treat emotional or behavioural problems. The report, which was produced by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, did not show the kinds of medications being […]
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