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Anxiety Disorders

An anxiety disorder is an excessive or inappropriate response to stress that leaves you with feelings of apprehension, uncertainty and fear. READ MORE

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

Depression

If you are depressed, you feel a sense of helplessness, hopelessness or despair. You lose interest in your favorite activities, may experience changes in appetite, weight and sleep patterns, have difficulty concentrating and may be preoccupied with death or suicide. READ MORE

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is characterized by intense episodes of elation or irritability and despair, with any combination of mood experiences in between, including periods of normal moods. READ MORE

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Paula Poundstone on the Healing Power of Humor

The famous stand-up comic talks about living with OCD and depression — and how mashed potatoes are the metaphor you’ve been missing

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PMDD is not just PMS. It’s a mood disorder — and not enough people are aware it exists.

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True or False: Stress

Take our quiz to see how smart you are about stress and get stress management tips along the way

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Mental Health and Heart Health: What’s the Connection?

A new study links depression and anxiety to cardiac disease

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SAD Light Therapy

Thinking about a light therapy box for seasonal affective disorder? Here’s what you need to know.

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Are Your Holidays More Chore than Cheer?

Here are 4 tips to help you chuck the chores and bring back holiday cheer

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12 Days of Self-Care for the Holidays

Turns out that the secret to holiday happiness begins with taking care of yourself every day

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Is Multitasking Harming Your Brain?

Here’s how to break the habit and keep your brain healthy

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My Family Always Told Me I Was a “Dumb Girl.” They Were Wrong.

My father’s rage and my family’s silence left me terrified to speak — until I found purpose in fighting for safer communities

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