More articles about: Mental Health Assessment
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One Medical Student’s Mission to Erase the Stigma of Depression
No doctor in training should be penalized for addressing his or her mental health, one U-M student says. How she and her school are working to change attitudes.
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5 Easy Ways to Parent with Purpose
To be the best parent you must remember to take care of yourself. Learn how to purposely parent with these 5 tips from a Michigan Medicine psychologist.
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What’s the Difference Between Nerves and Anxiety?
Find out the difference between nervousness and anxiety, including the symptoms of anxiety and how to get help managing your anxious feelings.
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Parents’ Top 10 Children’s Health Concerns (and How to Handle Them)
Learn which health and safety issues parents are most concerned about and get advice for addressing cyberbullying, internet safety and more with your kids.
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Why Cardiac Rehab Patients Need Emotional Care
Helping cardiac rehab patients heal their hearts isn’t just about making physical changes in recovery. Treating their mental health matters, too.
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6 Tools to Help Prevent Depression in College Freshman
A 2016 study found that 12% of college freshman are frequently depressed. Learn how to prevent depression in college students with these six tips from U-M.
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Depression and Cancer: Why Emotional Care Is Key During Treatment
Emotional distress and depression associated with cancer can be debilitating for patients and their families, learn what signs to look for and what treatments can help.
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Suicide Warning Signs and Risk Factors Everyone Should Know [Infographic]
Even though suicide warning signs aren’t always clear, universal or from a single cause mental health experts still say certain behaviors shouldn’t be ignored.
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After ’13 Reasons Why,’ a Spotlight on Teen Suicide Warning Signs
Thirteen Reasons Why spotlights how teen suicidal behavior is complicated. Learn the warning signs of depression and suicidal thoughts and how you can help.
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What Are the Best Self-Help Health Sites? Research Reveals a List
Online resources for weight loss, mental health and more concerns are commonplace. But which actually work? A new paper offers science-backed options.
Am I having an anxiety attack or a panic attack?
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Panic attack vs. anxiety attack: 6 things to know
Anxiety attacks and panic attacks are not the same thing, despite often being referred to interchangeably. Read on to learn how to tell the difference
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Finding ‘Fierce Gratitude’ in Sickness and Loss: a Cancer Widow’s Story
Kiristin's husband was diagnosed with advanced adrenal cancer when he was 33. Hear their cancer story including his cancer diagnosis and their fierce gratitude.
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Improving Mental Health in the Workplace
University of Michigan psychiatrist offers advice on avoiding and dealing with stress at work. Learn when it is time to seek professional help for your stress.