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Crisis Support, Self-Harm and Mental Health Safety; Recovery and Relapse Prevention: Continuing Support; Family Support for Mental Health and Addiction; Children and Adolescents: Mental Health and Addiction Support; Perinatal Mental Health: Pregnancy, Postpartum and Family Support; Older Adults: Mental Health, Addiction and Support; Neurodevelopmental Support: Care That Fits the Person.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Living with generalized anxiety disorder can present many challenges, and without appropriate treatment, these challenges can quickly take the joy and happiness out of…
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Postpartum Blues vs. Depression
It is crucial to learn the difference between postpartum blues vs. depression, as the latter can be tough to manage and requires medical help.
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Statistics Of Alcohol Abuse
Death and disability are caused by alcohol drinking quite early in life. Alcohol is responsible for roughly 13.5 percent of all deaths among adults…
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How Long does PPD Last
The recovery times for postpartum depression vary from mother to mother, and symptoms are very unlikely to resolve independently.
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PTSD and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Despite millions of people suffering from trauma, the new buzzword in town, only a handful of people truly acknowledge its true definition, symptoms, and…
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Postpartum Depression
It is perfectly normal for women to feel stressed, lonely, anxious, or sad following their baby’s birth. Some may feel tired or weep a…
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ADHD Awareness Month
In 2004, a number of organizations, including CHADD, the ADDitude, and the ACO journal, joined together to create National ADHD Awareness Month
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Eating Disorder Statistics
In the United States, eating disorders are the 3rd most common chronic condition among adolescent females. (International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2007)
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Depression Awareness Month
National Depression Awareness Week is observed in the United States as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, which happens during the first week of…
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Autism Statistics
WHO estimates that about 1 in 127 people worldwide had autism in 2021.
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Can OCD be Cured
OCD is often long term, but outcomes vary. CBT with exposure and response prevention (ERP) and SSRIs are evidence-based treatments; some people achieve remission…
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PTSD Statistics
As per posttraumatic stress disorder statistics, a comparatively small proportion of trauma survivors acquire PTSD. However, PTSD facts and data reveal that this disorder is more…
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