Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Perinatal Distress, Anxiety and Pregnancy
The term anxiety disorder represents a family of mental disorders associated with fear and anxiety. When these feelings linger or are experienced with intensity, quality of life suffers.
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Mental Health Disorders During Pregnancy
Mental health is important not only during pregnancy but at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
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Pregnancy Depression
Being pregnant is one of life's great joys, but 10-20% of women experience depression.
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Your Depression During Pregnancy Could Actually Be Fatigue
Getting a good night’s sleep while you’re pregnant is easier said than done. Your newly enlarged shape makes it difficult to get comfortable, and your mind is usually racing with questions and worries about your impending labor.
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What Is a Denied Pregnancy?
Denied pregnancy is a psychosomatic disease, meaning that while it is caused by mental factors, it takes on a physical manifestation.
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What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?
Autism is a simple name for a complex array of disorders. Disorders
associated with autism are generally focused on socialization and
communication.
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Bipolar Disorder: TTC, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Period
If you suffer from bipolar disorder, is important to understand how trying to conceive (TTC), pregnancy and the postpartum period will affect your mental health.
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Top 5 Ways to Combat Stress During Pregnancy
Research authors and experts are consistently writing informed articles and publishing medical journal entries on the overall effects of stress on the body. Stress offers no positive effects on overall health for any person, let alone a pregnant woman.
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