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Tag: mental health
Burger King Serves Unhappy Meals for Mental Health Awareness Month
The fast food chain wants to serve customers with meals for every mood with its “Real Meals.”
Virgin Islands Struggle With Mental Health Crisis After 2017 Hurricanes
The children of the U.S. Virgin Islands were deeply affected by the trauma of surviving two massive hurricanes.
How to Manage Depression: 6 Simple Reminders
Treat yourself with gentleness and forgiveness. With every negative thought about yourself, throw in a dose of self-love. Self-compassion can reduce the severity of depression and anxiety.
Stopping Psych Meds as a Form of Self-Sabotage
It’s impossible to explain to someone who’s never had suicidal thoughts what it feels like to be in a space where the only option you think you have to end your suffering is death.
Doctors Put Woman In Deep Coma To Treat Her Depression And It Worked
The woman said she noticed a significant difference after the second treatment.
"I Want You to Want to Live": Jody Betty's Viral Love Letter to People Contemplating Suicide
“I know the things I want to hear when I am suicidal and I think that if my words can reach even one person in their moment of crisis, then sharing my pain was worth it.”
Can Anti-Inflammatory Meds Help With Depression?
Previous research has shown that inflammation can increase risk of depression and make antidepressants less effective.
Can Poor Mental Health Reduce Life Expectancy As Much As Diabetes, Smoking?
Experts were surprised with the findings of a new report on healthy communities.
Cigna Behavioral Health Rehab Coverage for Addiction and Mental Illness
Behavioral health is a term that encompasses all types of mental illness, behavioral disorders and substance use disorders, or addictions. Rehab is an important treatment option for anyone struggling with one of these types of conditions, because it provides long-term, focused and individualized care. Cigna behavioral health rehab coverage is important to consider for anyone who needs this kind of treatment.