Picture yourself driving down an interstate. You take an exit. The wrong exit. Maybe it was 36A instead of 36B, so you were close. There...

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According to statistics, every January 40% of Americans set goals and resolutions with hopes that this will finally be the year of...

Often times when a family member or friend are going through grief it can be difficult to know what to say, what to do, and how to be...

Some days, some problems, and some seasons of our life can feel hopeless. It may seem like you are never going to be happy again. You are...

Encouraging dieting in children could be dangerous, or even deadly. This article explains why this behavior should not be supported.

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Many companies are offering incentives to their employees for dropping pounds. The thought is that if employees shed “extra” weight, the...

We live in a culture that places a lot of value on thinness. People have learned "fat is bad" and this body type has become stigmatized.

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Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition which causes extreme mood swings. Emotional highs are referred to as mania or hypomania....

The birth of a new baby can trigger a wide variety of emotions—excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. One in seven women will experience...

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Grief and trauma can leave deep painful wounds. Pain demands attention. All of the pain. Not just the pain showing above the surface....

Traumatic grief is more than just mourning a loss. Traumatic grief is developed when Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) originates...

Individuals with high anxiety may find themselves having difficulty controlling worry about the future. It may feel like a perpetual...