Mental Health and Addiction - Symptoms

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As its name implies, individuals with this mental health disorder alternate between obsessive thoughts and behaviors, and compulsive rituals to try to control the obsessions. This cycle is disruptive and causes stress and anxiety. In many cases, OCD interferes in an individual’s ability to engage in work, school or other daily activities. Approximately 2.2 million Americans suffer from OCD.

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Dementia and Pseudo-Dementia are two conditions whose symptoms closely resemble one another. The recommended treatments and probable outcomes for each condition, however, vary greatly.

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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.

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Once widely considered an inhumane practice, electric shock therapy finds increasing support as a treatment for depression.

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Depression has been linked to a higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease.

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A service of The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health reports that a study has been published suggesting that measuring the levels of hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy may predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression or not.

Is medication necessary, or is talking it out enough?

From causes to treatments, learn more about this common problem.

See how this disorder that affects 6 million Americans can be a burden to your heart.

Learn about the symptoms of alcoholism and what kinds of treatment are available for this disease.

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.

Bipolar disorder represents not a single disease, but a spectrum of disorders. Learn about the most common forms.

An addiction to your job could compromise your health. Find out whether you're workaholic, and get on the road to recovery.

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

An ever-growing topic among psychologists, emotional intelligence can play a significant role in your job, your relationships, and your own self-worth.

For centuries, we have attempted to decode our dreams. Here, find out what experts say they could symbolize.

Nearly everyone has procrastinated, perhaps putting off a load of laundry, but for some, procrastination rules their lives. Here are five reasons people procrastinate.

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Schizophrenia affects millions of Americans, but the illness and its causes are often misunderstood. Here, we dispel the disease's most common myths.

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.

Spotting the signs and getting an accurate diagnosis are the first steps toward treatment.