Mental Health: Overview
Grief: Coping with grief
11/12/07, HealthwiseWhat can I expect during grieving? Why is it important to grieve? How can I manage my grief? Where to go from here
Biofeedback
06/27/07, HealthwiseBiofeedback is a method that uses the mind to control a body function that the body normally regulates automatically, such as skin temperature, muscle tension, heart rate, or blood pressure.
Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behavior
01/18/08, HealthwiseAnger signals your body to prepare for a fight. This reaction is commonly classified as "fight or flight." When you get angry, adrenaline and other hormones are released into the bloodstream, then your blood pressure goes up, your heart b
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Grief and Grieving
11/12/07, HealthwiseGrief is your emotional reaction to a significant loss. The words sorrow and heartache are often used to describe feelings of grief. Whether you lose a beloved person, animal, place, or object, or a valued way of life (such as your job, m
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - Topic Overview
07/27/07, HealthwiseMunchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is a mental health disorder in which a person falsely reports or causes symptoms in another person who is under his or her care. The caregiver almost always is a mother, and the victim, her child. Beca
Binge Eating Disorder - Topic Overview
09/24/07, HealthwiseBinge eating means eating large amounts of food in a short time. A person with binge eating disorder binges regularly for several months. When you binge, you feel like you can't control your eating, and you feel unhappy about it afterwar
Borderline Personality Disorder - Topic Overview
03/26/07, HealthwiseBorderline personality disorder is a mental illness that causes intense mood swings, impulsive behaviors, and severe problems with relationships and self-worth. People with this disorder often have other problems such as depression,
Anorexia Nervosa - Topic Overview
09/25/07, HealthwiseAnorexia is one of the most common eating disorders. If you would like information about other eating disorders, see the topics Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder.
Bulimia Nervosa - Topic Overview
10/04/07, HealthwiseBulimia is one of the most common eating disorders. If you want information on other eating disorders, see the topics Anorexia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder.
Mental Health Problems and Mind-Body Wellness
05/01/08, HealthwiseMental health problems are similar to other health problems: some can be prevented, others will go away on their own with home treatment, and some need professional attention.
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