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Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.

4-7-8 Breathing Technique

What Is the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique?

Breathing techniques are designed to bring the body into a state of deep relaxation. Specific patterns that involve holding the breath for a period of time allow your body to replenish its oxygen. From the lungs outward, techniques like 4-7-8 can give your organs and tissues a much-needed oxygen boost.
  • Linda M.
  • September 23, 2022
  • 2.5K views
  • 3 minute read
CBT Techniques

9 CBT Techniques for Better Mental Health

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a common form of talk therapy. Unlike some other treatments, CBT is usually intended as a short-term treatment, taking anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to see results.
  • Linda M.
  • September 14, 2022
  • 4.9K views
  • 5 minute read
anxiety

How to Recognize an Anxiety Attack

Anxiety can occur when a person fears that something bad is going to happen. It is a term that refers to a feeling of fear or anxiety, often related to a particular problem or concern.
  • Linda M.
  • September 13, 2022
  • 4.8K views
  • 6 minute read
Stress Make You Sick

Can Stress Make You Sick?

Stress is your body’s response to an actual or perceived threat. Some stress is good for you and drives you to take action, like looking for a job when you’ve been fired.
  • Linda M.
  • September 4, 2022
  • 2.2K views
  • 3 minute read
Anxiety

What to Know About Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it might become a medical disorder.
  • Linda M.
  • August 28, 2022
  • 3.3K views
  • 6 minute read
9 Depression Myths Anxiety Disorder

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Everyone feels anxious from time to time, but people with anxiety disorders experience frequent and severe worry that disrupts their normal life.
  • Linda M.
  • August 24, 2022
  • 2.3K views
  • 4 minute read
Stress Vs Anxiety

Stress Vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

Stress and anxiety are a natural part of the fight or flight response and the body’s reaction to danger. The purpose of this response is to ensure a person is alert, focused, and ready to deal with a threat.
  • Linda M.
  • August 22, 2022
  • 8.5K views
  • 2 minute read
Psychosis

What is Psychosis?

Psychosis involves a loss of contact with reality and can feature hallucinations and delusions. It is a symptom of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but there are many other causes.
  • Linda M.
  • August 8, 2022
  • 1.5K views
  • 3 minute read
Misconceptions

Medical Myths: Mental Health Misconceptions

Over recent years, mental health has slowly moved out of the shadows. After centuries of being sidelined, our state of mental well-being is gradually receiving more of the attention that it deserves. However, many myths persist. Here, we address 11 common misconceptions.
  • Linda M.
  • July 31, 2022
  • 1.0K views
  • 5 minute read
What are the health benefits of friendship

What are the Health Benefits of Friendship?

Friendship has a positive impact on mental health, but can it also have physical benefits? Today Medical News looks at the evidence and speaks to experts to find out why friendships are good for our health and wellness.
  • Linda M.
  • July 30, 2022
  • 1.5K views
  • 4 minute read