Articles about mental health conditions and how to achieve psychological wellbeing. Tips on how to cope with mental disorders and maintain a balance of the mind, body and spirit to feel healthy and happy.

Signs You Have Separation Anxiety

7 Signs You Have Separation Anxiety, What Causes It and How to Overcome It

Separation anxiety is most commonly found in infants and toddlers and typically manifests itself in distress about being away from home or close caregivers. Most children grow out of this by the age of three, but it can develop later in life to cause significant problems when leaving to go to school or work. Separation anxiety in adults can seriously impact your day-to-day…

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The Endocannabinoid System of Humans

The Endocannabinoid System of Humans You’ve Probably Never Heard of

Are you always in a bad mood? Is it hard to think straight? Blame your challenges on your Endocannabinoid System (ECS). It will straighten out your thoughts and rein in your irritability. Learn about how it works and how to manage its deficiencies. What is the Endocannabinoid System? The ECS is a biological network of endocannabinoids or neurotransmitters that connect to cannabinoid receptors…

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Signs and Causes of Severe Depression

12 Signs and Causes of Severe Depression and How to Cope

Depression is a nasty illness and can have unwanted consequences. You may not realize that you have severe depression, so it's crucial to be able to recognize its signs and triggers. Developing coping mechanisms and making a few lifestyle changes may ease it. The Differences between Mild, Moderate, and Severe Depression Everyone feels out of sorts sometimes. Occasional moodiness passes relatively quickly. Depression,…

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How to Fight Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

How to Fight Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and Stay on the Path to Recovery

It’s possible to fight alcohol withdrawal symptoms safely. You need to know your level of dependence on alcohol, the symptoms and how to fight them. After years of alcohol addiction, you may reach a point and say enough is enough. This is when you are going to experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms. That’s because you might be tired of waking up with a hangover,…

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Clear the Clutter

Why You Should Clear the Clutter – Both Physical and Mental

No matter how regularly you clear the clutter at home, it keeps on coming back. However, clutter is not always physical – it can be mental too. Sometimes you would do a garage sale to clear the clutter once and for all. At other times, you would simply donate it to charity institutions. But more often, a few months after, you would once…

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How to Use Acupuncture for Anxiety

How to Use Acupuncture for Anxiety: 8 Powerful Pressure Points

Acupuncture is not just for new-age enthusiasts. You can use acupuncture for anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses. Acupuncture comes from ancient Chinese medicine involving the functioning of Qi. The energy force, Qi, moves throughout the body much like our blood in our circulatory system. Meridians or pathways allow Qi to flow freely until health problems create energy blocks. Just like physical ailments,…

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Improve Your Mental and Emotional Health

How to Improve Your Mental and Emotional Health with 5 Science-Backed Tips

The times when the topic of mental and emotional health was taboo seem long gone. Thanks to many initiatives to increase awareness of mental health issues, the subject is becoming increasingly commonplace. It is fair to say, however, that awareness alone is not enough: better mental and emotional health, whether individual or collective, requires thoughtful actions, support resources, and preventative measures. Whether you…

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Signs of Hoarding Disorder

10 Signs of Hoarding Disorder and 3 Psychological Causes behind It

We all like to keep precious mementos. They remind us of a treasured moment. But when does a desire to keep stuff tip over into a hoarding disorder? What are the signs that a person has gone from simply collecting items of value to hoarding? A person suffering from hoarding disorder: Feels unable to discard everyday items 1. Collects an excessive amount of…

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