Mental Health and Addiction - Prevention

Repressed emotions don’t just go away, they lay dormant in the body taking up our energy and setting the stage for physical ailments, illnesses and disease, say experts in mind/body medicine.

Have you or a loved one survived a life threatening disease? Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health related condition? Have you gone to extraordinary lengths to help someone in a health crisis? If so, we want to hear from you!

At least one in five men in developed countries are at risk of abusing or becoming dependent on alcohol during their lifetimes, said a study published earlier this year.

Many believe that panic attacks and mitral valve prolapse are linked. But is this the truth? Read on to get what the studies are really saying.

Feeling anxious? Regain a sense of calm with these easy tips.

You have the power to change your attitude for the better.

The deaths of Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, and DJ AM spark concerns about deadly drug interactions. Learn how to prevent them from happening to you.

Learn how to address the largest threats to your child's health.

Certain foods really can enhance your memory and overall cognitive function. Are they part of your diet?

Learn how fitness can have a positive effect on your mind.

Some simple lifestyle changes can significantly improve your mood.

If you're leaving carbs out of your diet, you may be losing more than just a quick pound.

Find out how to control your excessive spending.

We all feel a little bummed from time to time, but could your diet be the cause? Find out here.

When you've been wronged, can you forgive and forget, or do you need to exact revenge?

Feelings of depression are significantly more common in people with chronic back pain. Find out more about how to manage your pain and your emotions.

In these metropolitan areas, inebriation abounds, and residents rarely find themselves thirsty.

Some studies suggest our favorite foods might be as habit-forming as controlled substances.

Skepticism and pessimism can wreak havoc on your health. Here, how to make some important attitude adjustments.

When it comes to decision-making, relationships, and even health, intuition may be one of the greatest tools we have.

For years, researchers had been debunking the age-old notion of a midlife crisis. But a new global study may prove them wrong.

Do people walk all over you? Follow these tips to start becoming more assertive.

Do you see the glass as half-empty or half-full? Your answer could have major effects on your health.

Nearly 7 percent of Americans suffer from depression, but the disease is often misunderstood. Here, we separate fact from fiction.

For millions of Americans, depression is more than just a bout with "the blues"; it's a serious psychiatric disorder. Here, a look at the disease by the numbers.

Follow these tips to help reduce the likelihood of a manic episode.

When it comes to bipolar disorder, it can be difficult separating fact from fiction. Here, we debunk the biggest myths surrounding the disease.

Learn how to spot the warning signs--and break the vicious cycle.

It's often said that you can never be too rich or too thin--but can you be too nice?