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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis

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According to a recent American Nurses Association survey , 30% of nurses — nearly one-third — said they are “not emotionally healthy” or “not at all emotionally healthy,” with an increasing number of nurses struggling with depression or anxiety. What causes nurse depression and anxiety? Nurses on a break talking and walking together.

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Breaking Free: Navigating The Complexities Of Living With A Toxic Family

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The Effects Of A Toxic Family On Mental Health Living in a toxic family environment can take a toll on our mental health, contributing to various challenges: Anxiety and Stress: Constant criticism and conflict create an atmosphere of fear and tension, leading to heightened anxiety levels.

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How Relationship Counselling Can Benefit You

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How well you understand and can communicate with your partner, as well as your ability to negotiate difficult times can determine whether you maintain a happy relationship, struggle, or separate. Many couples opt for counselling to better understand each other, improve communication skills and to make informed decisions.

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The Ugly Truth About Mental Health Stigma

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While this seems like a small act, it led to me developing a sense of body dysmorphia, as well as severe anxiety over food. Communications Major. Bisma is a recent graduate from CUNY Baruch College, majoring in Communications. Mental health can be a very traumatizing thing to open up about due to the stigma surrounding it.

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ACE 101: Childhood Emotional Abuse

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During the years of abuse, children are more likely to experience: . A tendency to develop a mental health condition like anxiety and/or depression . Consequences of Childhood Emotional Abuse. The ACE study found just under 11% of participants experienced emotional abuse. Feeling fearful most or all of the time .

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How to Deal with Loneliness for Better Mental Health

Psychological Health Care

Behavioural symptoms – decreased motivation, changes in eating habits, and increased substance abuse. due to illness or disability), or social anxiety (e.g., Mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, can also contribute to feelings of loneliness. difficulty forming relationships).

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

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Addressing maternal mental health through screening and treatment not only helps the patient but avoids perpetuating a downward spiral for the family and community. The EPDS can also detect other mental disorders, such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. How to improve maternal mental health In the U.S.,