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Friday, October, 30, 2009

What Is Mental Health

Spiritual feelings may affect mental health for breast cancer patients

July 20, 2009
Women who feel disillusioned about or angry with God because of their breast cancer may experience worse mental and emotional health, experts say. A study of 284 women found that those who had negative spiritual feelings were more likely to suffer from depression, a lower life satisfaction, and worse mental health overall. Experts say that many seriously ill patients have trouble talking about their anger and lack of faith with loved-ones and doctors, but they say these feelings can have very re... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Funding For Postpartum Depression and Education: It's Not What You Think
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...belief that antidepressants caused her symptoms, any mental health bill, including the "Mental... Read more »

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Anxiety When Heading Off to College
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...reported a significant increase in students seeking mental health medical care and counseling... Read more »

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What is the Future of Mental Health?
By davidshern , Health Expert

By David L. Shern, President and CEO, Mental Health America   The mental health care landscape... Read more »

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Improving Women's Mental Health
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health has been released by the U.S. Department of Health... Read more »

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"Law & Order: SVU" Addresses the Stigma of Mental Illness
By Kimberly Tyler , Health Expert

...criminals should be sent to prison or a state-run mental health facility. This particular... Read more »

Health Guide

Discrimination Against Students with Mental Health Issues on the Rise
...dorm rooms – after seeking help for depression and other psychological problems.  The campus mental health model, critics claim, is shifting from one of compassion to chastisement, and at... Read more »
Depression in the Dorms: What You Need to Know About Mental Health and College
...depression can evolve into a more permanent state if left untreated. What are colleges doing about mental health on campus? Colleges and universities are on the horns of a dilemma when it comes to... Read more »
Find a Healthcare Provider
...community, that you may be able to go to ask for referrals:Family DoctorReligious LeadersCommunity Mental Health CentersUniversity or Medical School ProgramsSocial Service AgenciesEmployee... Read more »
Launching a Movement for Global Mental Health on World Mental Health Day
In 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health established October 10 as World mental Health Day. The theme of this year's WMHD (October 10) is "Making Mental Health a Global Priority — Scaling... Read more »
What Are Phobias?
... or Dental ProceduresElevators   References: Phobias: What are Phobias, 2007, iSyke, Mental Health Matters Specific Phobias, Date Unknown, Anxiety Disorders Association of America Read more »

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