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11 Tips for a Blissful Night’s Sleep

Do you ever have trouble sleeping? Trouble falling asleep…and staying asleep? Do you feel tired in the mornings, finding yourself struggling your way through the day with cups of coffee, wond…

The way you eat pizza can give clues about your personality

The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering

Psychotherapy in exchange for volunteering in the community: What are the mental health benefits of such a program?

Imaging in mental health and improving the diagnostic process

What are some of the most troubling numbers in mental health? Six to 10—the number of years it can take to properly diagnose a mental health condition. Dr. Elizabeth Osuch, a Researcher at Lawson Health Research Institute and a Psychiatrist at London Health Sciences Centre and the Department of Psychiatry at Western University, is helping to end misdiagnosis by looking for a 'biomarker' in the brain that will help diagnose and treat two commonly misdiagnosed disorders.

Worried about a child’s mental health? Here’s what you should do

Many children suffer from severe emotional difficulties, a recent study has shown, but at least more of them are getting the specialist help they need

Wondering If You Have Good Mental Health? Ask Yourself This

How to Cope With a Mentally Ill Parent

Caring for someone with a mental disorder can be exhausting. But there is help.

Three women feel stronger after sharing their mental health journeys

Three women are opening up about their mental health challenges in message of hope during Mental Health Month. One in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime, yet the stigma surrounding it is still very realEmily Rice-Smith, 24, is a student at Western Michigan University and former Miss Michigan competitor. She has depression, anxiety and ADHD. Elaina Harris, 51, is a mother and…

The five DOs and DON’Ts of talking about mental health

The five do's and don't's of talking about mental health, by author and mental health writer Lucy Nichol

What to Do If You Think a Fellow Dancer Is Having a Mental Health Crisis

When it comes to mental health, dancers are the ones on the frontlines trying to support each other. Many find themselves routinely confronted with concerns for their friends. Maybe it's the dancer down the barre who you know is cutting, or the partner who only speaks about himself with disparagemen

15 Strategies to Help Students with ADHD

15 simple and effective strategies to use in the classroom for students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Differentiation is something every teacher integrates into their classroom. As all teachers know, it’s not an easy job to differentiate learning; considering that there are all types of learners. Most classrooms have a unique blend of gifted learners, English Language Learners, students with special needs, and students…

Pets may augment treatment for depression, study finds

Adopting a pet could ease symptoms of treatment-resistant major depressive disorder in some patients taking antidepressants, according to a small study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Symptoms improved significantly in more than one-third of patients who adopted a pet, and patients developed "a strong affinity and companionship that strongly contributes to mental health," researchers said.

What You Really Need to Know About Your Child’s ADHD Diagnosis

Dr. Carly Polland, ND You started to notice that your child isn’t like the other kids. Your child can’t seem to sit still. Your child can’t focus on schoolwork or chores. Your child can’t even focus on what you say to them. Your child is overly boisterous, running and climbing when they need to be …

Responding to Older Adults with Mental Health and Addiction Problems

The information, tools and guidance service providers need to work effectively with older adults who may have substance use, mental health or gambling problems.

Where to Get Mental Health Help

When you think of mental health, lying on a couch in a therapist’s office may come to mind. But there are other options, and some are low-cost or even free. Here’s what you need to know.