Mental Health Schizophrenia does not mean “split personality.” It is a term used for a group of thought disorders in which the sufferer loses contact with reality. The illness often results in chronic ill health and some degree of personality change. Causes How severe the illness is varies from person to person. At times, people […]
Mental Health Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. How people experience their self-esteem can vary over time and be dependent on certain life events, such as a job loss, relationship breakup, or poor grades, which can temporarily lower one’s self-esteem. It affects everything you do: * How you select a major, career or job
Social Health Think about expanding how you show kindness, especially to people you don’t know (yet). More smiles:Smile at three or more strangers today. Coupons for others:Leave unused coupons next to where the matching products are found in the store. Helping hand:Return shopping carts for people at the grocery store. “Thanks”:Send a thank-you card to
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Mental Health Care The following are some of the symptoms that usually signal the need for professional counseling. Only a trained professional can diagnose and determine the treatment needed. * Crippling or excessive anxieties (phobias, fears, panic attacks) * Marked personality change * Prolonged depression and apathy (a sense of hopelessness, loss of pleasure in
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Mental Health A phobia is an irrational fear of a specific situation, activity or object. The phobia compels the sufferer to avoid whatever is feared because with it comes a number of troubling symptoms such as: * Anxiety * Rapid heartbeat * Sweating * Hot or cold flashes * Choking, smothering feelings * Shaking *
Mental Health If someone you know talks about suicide, take them seriously. Comments like “They’re better off without me,” “I won’t have to worry about my life much longer,” or “I wish I were dead” are warning signs of desperation. Also, watch for these suicidal signs and gestures. * Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness.
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Mental Health Care Did you know that practice can train your brain to be more positive? A positive attitude is tied to lower blood pressure and blood sugar, decreased risk of heart disease and depression, a stronger immune system, better coping skills, better weight management, and a longer life! For best results, practice seeing the
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Mental Health Problem gambling occurs when gambling can’t be controlled. It may follow years of social gambling, and be set into motion by a stressful event or greater exposure to gambling. When gambling interferes with a person’s daily life, it’s a problem. Responsible gambling is when you play a game for money or place a
Mental Health Care A counselor helps you identify a problem area, explore factors which may be contributing to your difficulty, and provides options for you to consider. Counseling is not something that’s done to you. On the contrary, you are called upon to play a very active role in getting better and form a team
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Mental Health People with passive-aggressive behaviors show hostility and aggression in passive ways. Their aim is to resist job and social demands. Examples of passive-aggressive behaviors are: * “Forgetting” to do something on purpose * Making a habit of putting off or being late with social and/or job tasks * Failing to do one’s share
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