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5 natural ways to sleep better
Researchers recently published an article in International Journal of Science and Research that recommended these 5 natural ways for dealing with sleep disorders.
What is autism?
Autism spectrum disorder is a scope of complex neurodevelopment issue conditions, exhibited by social and communication challenges, as well as confined, repetitious behavioural patterns.
Spectrum disorders are those in which various symptoms, skills and degrees of impairment or disability are present. The spectrum ranges from mild impairment on one end and severe impairment on the others. People exhibiting symptoms of the disorder can fit anywhere on the spectrum.
Those with autism spectrum disorder differ from others regarding how they communicate, interact,
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What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder (also called manic depression) is a mental disorder marked by unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms are usually intense and differ from the normal ups and downs of life.
Those with bipolar experience emotional states stronger than their usual states. These can last during specific periods, called “mood episodes.” When the episodes are excited, they are manic. When they’re depressed, they’re depressive. Sometimes, people may show parts of both moods or have a “mixed state”.
Drastic changes in mood,
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7 nutrients important for mental health
An Australian researcher recently published an article in the Journal of the Home Economics Institute of Australia pointing out, once again, the strong connection between nutrition and mental health.
Dietary nutrients are critical for brain structure and function, so they have a potentially profound impact on mental health. An increasingly robust body of research points to the detrimental effect of unhealthy diets and nutrient deficiencies, and to the protective value of healthy diets – along with select nutritional supplements as required – for maintaining and promoting mental health.
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What to look for in social anxiety
People face anxiety-causing situations regularly. Expectations at school, work, or home, as well as in relationships can be particularly troubling.
It’s different with anxiety disorders. You’re not just nervous. Your feelings remain. In fact, the anxiety can get worse and can negatively affect your overall health.
When you have social anxiety, you may be more likely to have one or more of the following:
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PTSD: what causes it and how can it affect me?
When a truly dangerous situation arises, fear often sets in immediately, triggering both the mind and body to instantly react. That’s natural.
With PTSD, however, those reactions are altered and distorted in a way that strikes sufferers with anxiety and fear, even if there’s no reason to fear that way.
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15 depression disorders you should know
Periods when you are feeling blue or sad are just part of life, and usually last a couple of days. Depression, on the other hand, lasts for longer periods, can interfere with daily life routines, and can adversely affect relationships in various ways.
Depression can manifest itself in various ways, including the following disorders:
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OCD isn’t just wanting things neat and organized
You leave the house, locking the front door behind you. Then you wonder: Did I turn the oven off? Or the iron?
It’s perfectly natural to want to double-check something. Everyone double checks things sometimes. But with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you feel an overwhelming desire to check things all the time. You may even have a routine or ritual you go through. These thoughts or rituals, when tied to OCD, can prevent you from leading a meaningful life.
When you have OCD,
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What you need to know about stress
It’s perfectly natural to feel stressed occasionally. It’s entirely appropriate to be stressed in certain circumstances. Your “stress response” can actually be a life-saving resource, helping you fight or flee from threatening situations.
However, chronic stress — being stressed constantly — can be physically and mentally harmful.
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10 ways depression could affect your life
Periods when you are feeling blue or sad are just part of life, and usually last a couple of days.
Depression, on the other hand, lasts for longer periods, can interfere with daily life routines, and can adversely affect relationships in various ways, including:
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