COVID-19

A World on Timeout

Initial reactions to the shutdown were apocalyptic hoarding. Ironically, we saw sharp increases in toilet paper and guns sales.

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emotions

Tired of Depression

To keep you from spiraling down a path of drug dependency or abuse, doctors hesitate to prescribe sleep aids. Instead they recommend talk therapy.

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COVID-19

Breathe Easier

At least until a coronavirus vaccine is widely available, we will be wearing masks when leaving the house. Are you prepared?

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COVID-19

Doctor Visits Can Seem Risky

As the coronavirus reaches its peak, one of the most frightening places to go might be your doctor’s office.

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Guest Author

Don’t Panic Attack

Sudden fear of unexplained impending danger can hinder normal activities. Panic attacks are symptomatic of a serious medical condition.

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emotions

Are You Responding Too Quickly?

If you build a story that differs from the one a speaker is expressing, you are having a tangential conversation.

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doctors

Working With Obsessive People

Mental health professionals try to fix them and the uninformed often stigmatize these gener­ally high-functioning individuals.

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Mature

Protect Girls From Mutilation

Female genital mutilation, done by cutters or medical doctors, can cause long-term physical and emotional problems.

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Mature

Breast Augmentation Regrets

Because it is a potentially dangerous medical procedure with long-lasting consequences, make certain the reasons are not transient.

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backache

Cope With Psychology of Chronic Pain

Coping with chronic pain that alters how you live your daily life can transcend the care medical doctors provide.

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Guest Author

Commonly Abused Drugs Effect Body Weight

A consequence of smoking or drug abuse is drama­tically altered diet, which can lead to irregular eating with poor nutrition.

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education

Dichotomy of Protecting Children With Torture

Breast ironing is a practice of suppressing pubes­cent breast growth in a mis­directed attempt to preserve chastity.

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