My Rebel Diaries

Healing a broken heart takes time, but there are practical things you can do to help yourself work through the grief. https://post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/woman_and_heart_ballons-732x549-thumbnail.jpg We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process.Heartbreak is a universal experience that comes…Read More

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The Pandemic, Suicide Rates, and Social Isolation

February 26, 2021

Photo by United Nations COVID-19 Response on Unsplash (cropped) We don’t know if suicide rates in the U.S. have gone up since Covid-19 first spread around the country, but it’s not hard to find reports of people whose suicides seem indelibly linked to the pandemic. There’s Dr. Lorna Breen, the ER physician in New York…Read More

Mental Health, Pandemic, Suicide

Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for the general public

February 26, 2021

This collection includes fact sheets for the general public and industry about coronavirus (COVID-19). Masks informationSee translated versions of the 'Do I need to wear a mask?' poster. How to wear a mask 1 September 2020VideoCoronavirus (COVID-19) Dr Nick Coatsworth message on masks 23 July 2020VideoCoronavirus (COVID-19) – Face masks: How they protect you and…Read More

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Mental Health Resources for Black, Indigenous and People of Color

Mental Health for BIPOC Summary In addition to COVID-19, recent events have brought heightened attention to the specific stressors faced by Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, who may be experiencing heightened fear, anger and grief at this time. Consistent with the Guide’s mission to provide timely mental health resources, we highlight a…Read More

Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Resources

Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the Pandemic

Mark É. Czeisler1,2; Rashon I. Lane, MA3; Emiko Petrosky, MD3; Joshua F. Wiley, PhD1; Aleta Christensen, MPH3; Rashid Njai, PhD3; Matthew D. Weaver, PhD1,4,5; Rebecca Robbins, PhD4,5; Elise R. Facer-Childs, PhD1; Laura K. Barger, PhD4,5; Charles A. Czeisler, MD, PhD1,4,5; Mark E. Howard, MBBS, PhD1,2,6; Shantha M.W. Rajaratnam, PhD1,4,5 (View author affiliations) View suggested citationSummary…Read More

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Types of eating disorders | Do I have one?

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An eating disorder can affect almost anyone, regardless of whether they are underweight or overweight. Eating disorder is a term that covers a range of conditions involving abnormal or disrupted eating.According to the National Eating Disorders Association, an estimated 10 million men and 20 million women living in the United States will develop an eating…Read More

Mental Health

Types of Psychotherapy

What Is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy, is a type of mental health treatment.It’s often used either alone or with medications to treat mental disorders. During a psychotherapy session, you talk to a doctor or a licensed mental health care professional to identify and change troubling thoughts.Benefits of PsychotherapyPsychotherapy helps people with a mental disorder…Read More

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Types of Mental Illness

There are many different conditions that are recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types include:Anxiety disorders: People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread, as well as with physical signs of anxiety or panic, such as a rapid heartbeat and sweating. An anxiety disorder is diagnosed if the…Read More

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Addiction treatment: First steps, types, and medications