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Pro-Anorexia and the Thinspiration …

Pro-anorexia is a movement that seeks acceptance of anorexia nervosa. Adherents also use the term "thinspiration." It is often part of human nature to band...

Meth Addicts: Where Can the Crystal…

Meth addicts are often isolated from their friends and families after long periods of crystal meth addiction. However, no matter what a meth addict's circumstances...

Causes of Dissociative Identity Dis…

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) causes are virtually always thought to be environmental and, specifically, related to early-life trauma. There are no known biological causes of...

Are Herbs and Supplements for Anxie…

Numerous herbs and nutritional supplements have been shown through scientific research to reduce and prevent anxiety. Many people like them not only because they can...

Quotes on Addiction, Addiction Reco…

Addiction Quotes to Think About Addiction quotes, addiction recovery quotes that provide inspiration and insight into the world of addiction. These addiction quotes, set against an...

Dynamics of Emotional Abuse in Rela…

Emotional abuse in relationships, marriage, is sneaky because while abuse is taking place, no physical marks or scars ever appear. Often the only sign that...

Can You Cure Stuttering?

There's no way to cure stuttering completely, but stuttering treatments do exist that can help minimize it and greatly improve fluency. While the speech control...

HealthyPlace.com Wins Multiple Awar…

HealthyPlace Mental Health Newsletter Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: HealthyPlace.com Wins Multiple Awards From the HealthyPlace Mental Health Blogs Video: Bipolar Disorder and Friendships Most...

Rape Victim Stories: Real Stories o…

Rape victim stories can be very difficult to read, frightening and emotionally draining for some but stories of rape show other victims that they are...

Coping Skills for Mental Health and…

HealthyPlace Mental Health Newsletter Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Coping Skills for Mental Health and Wellbeing Most Popular HealthyPlace Articles Shared by Facebook Fans From...

Treatment to Prevent Suicide

HealthyPlace Mental Health Newsletter Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Treatment to Prevent Suicide Help Spread Awareness of Mental Illness Most Popular HealthyPlace Articles Shared by...

Mental Illness and Anger

HealthyPlace Mental Health Newsletter Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Mental Illness and Anger Managing the Effects of Anxiety on HealthyPlace TV Most Popular HealthyPlace Articles...

Medication Compliance Becoming Bigg…

HealthyPlace Mental Health Newsletter Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Medication Compliance Becoming Bigger Problem Postpartum Depression: Worries Over Stopping Treatment Using Social Media to...

Marital Rape, Spousal Rape

Marital rape, also known as spousal rape or partner rape, is a type of rape that happens between two people who are married or in...

Bulimia Recovery: Overcoming Bulimi…

Bulimia recovery is possible and studies suggest that more than half of woman continue to remain free of bulimic behaviors, even ten years after beginning...

Would You Stand Up For Yourself, Fo…

HealthyPlace Mental Health Newsletter Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Would You Stand Up For Yourself, For Your Mental Health? Help Spread Awareness of Mental...

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Obssesive Personality Disorder

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Internet Addiction, the New Disorder...

Details: The psychology community researches Pathological Computer Use. (NYPost.com)

Online Mental Health Support Resourc...

Details: I want to share these resources with you since they have provided me with so much support. HealthyPlace.com mental health community forums and chat: h...

Building Self Esteem For A Happier L...

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Narcissistic Invincivility and Super...

Details: The narcissist's front of invincibility is sometimes threatened in the attempt to obtain narcissistic supply: attention. Visit HealthyPlace for in-dep...

body dysmorphic disorder pshyc

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Diagnosing ADHD in Children

Details: What medical professionals should diagnose ADHD in children? HealthyPlace.com Medical Director, Dr. Harry Croft, on how ADHD is diagnosed in children....

Staying with Eating Disorder Recover...

Details: It is sometimes hard to maintain a positive body image and stay in recovery during the "bikini season." HealthlyPlace blogger Angela E. Lackey talks a...

Anti-LGBTQ Laws Cause Mental Harm -...

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The Bipolar Griot

Details: Shawn Maxam, author of The Bipolar Griot blog, discusses mental illness issues within the Black community and his experience of being a Black man with...

Depression Medications Don’t Work We...

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What is child abuse and neglect?

Details: Information on what is child abuse and neglect.

What I gained in recovery from Anore...

Details: I've seen a few of the 'what I have lost to my eating disorder' videos. They are all very sad and it's something that I can really relate to. Eating d...

Money vs Happiness

Details: Researches found that achievements like wealth, fame, and image are not the keys to happiness.

Getting Star-D Results to Your Docto...

Details: The overall goal of the STAR*D trial was to assess the effectiveness of depression treatments in patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder. It...

Causes of Anxiety

Details: A look at what causes anxiety, panic attacks and fear with HealthyPlace.com Medical Director, Dr. Harry Croft.

Bipolar Disorder is Constant

Details: It takes constant awareness to maintain mood stability and live with bipolar disorder, says HealthyPlace.com Expert Bipolar Patient and author, Julie...

I am a Survivor

Details: A woman relays story through written narrative set to music. She had memories of sexual abuse surface after being involved in her first relationship....

I Didn’t Think Guys Get Eating Disor...

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Which Bipolar Medications Help or Wo...

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Natural Treatments for Depression

Details: Dr Teitelbaum discusses natural treatments that have been proven to be more effective than prescription medicines.

Laughter Can Help Alleviate Depressi...

Details: Laughter is a friend to those suffering from depression. Whether it's finding a funny show on TV or hilarious animal videos on YouTube, laughter is th...

Depression Treatment: "Just Take a P...

Details: Many people with depression think 'I just take a pill and I'll feel better." With antidepressant drugs, it's not that simple, says HealthyPlace.com Me...

Bulimia Awareness

Details: This video is about a girl, like 8 million others, who suffer from Bulimia and other eating disorders. It is for all the people out there suffering fr...

The 9 Most Common Specific Phobias (...

Details: Phobias are characterized by intense avoidance of things. Take a quick look at the most common aversions! http://mental.healthguru.com/

Handling Refusal to Acknowledge a Me...

Details: Do you have a family member who denies they have a mental illness? HealthyPlace.com Expert Bipolar Patient and author, Julie Fast, on what you need to...

Depression Self-Care When You Don't...

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Date Rape Drugs: Personal Story (2)

Details: An informative video on date rape drugs and prevention, also steps to take if you experience this crime. (part 2/2)

Borderline Personality Disorder and...

Details: Learn how to manage symptoms of stress.

Dissociative Identity Disorder: Worl...

Details: When compartmentalized aspects of our lives suddenly collide, it can cause overwhelming anxiety. I believe the reason for that is in the nature of Dis...

Major Depressive Disorder

Details: Abnormal psychology

Constantly Checking Your Inbox? Emai...

Details: Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/10/27/The_Tyranny_of_E-mail_John_Freeman John Freeman describes the psychology behind compulsive email checking...

Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) Aw...

Details: The American University in Cairo Department of Mass Communication Students of dr.Rasha Abdulla Online Communication Class 2009 Song by: Sameh Ibrahim...

To Quickly Calm Anxiety, Step Back a...

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Prescription Drug Abuse / PSA Video

Details: Prescription Drug Abuse / PSA Video. From the public domain. Most people take medicines only for the reasons their doctors prescribe them. But an esti...

Physiology of PTSD (1)

Details: Psychologist Michael Ryan, Psychotherapist Carolyn Carino, Vietnam War veteran Jim Hodges, and Hauenstein Center Director Gleaves Whitney talk about r...

Right Treatment for Depression

Details: The right depression treatment is very individualized. And its not only treatment you need to be concerned about, but have you been diagnosed with the...

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters (4)

Details: Dr. Meg Meekers, author of "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters" talks about this relationship, the importance of fathers, and dealing with risky behavio...

Dependent Personality Disorder Sympt...

Details: What is dependent personality disorder, what are the signs and symptoms of DPD.

PTSD / Trauma and Relationships

Details: PTSD / Trauma and Relationships. PTSD and how it effects Relationships - psychological trauma and how it can damage relationships and what to do about...

What is the treatment for work addic...

Details: Working less, learning to tolerate the feelings that arise without engaging in a work activity, rebalancing one's life and lifestyle, including develo...

How to Talk to Your Child About Trau...

Details: How do you talk to your child about traumatic, scary news events like the Boston Marathon bombing? HealthyPlace.com Medical Director, Dr. Harry Croft,...

Sophie Ward Coming Out

Details: English actress Sophie Ward talks about coming out as a lesbian in a TV interview from 1997.

Becoming an E-Patient - Step One

Details: The engaged patient, the empowered patient, or the e-patient, is something we all should strive to be. But if your relationship with your doctor is cu...

Society Versus the Individual and Ad...

Details: Addiction is both a societal as well as an individual problem. We have tried to tackle this issue for eons but have not discovered the true root of th...