Mental Health Articles

How Chronic Stress Strains Your Body From Head to Toe

Stress doesn’t (totally) deserve its bad reputation. Short-term, or acute, stress can be beneficial. It can boost your productivity on a work project or spur you to seek shelter if caught outside during a summer thunderstorm. Stress shows its harmful side when it...
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Memory Loss

Memory loss can be a persistent problem for people. To take the first step toward addressing memory loss, learn more about how memory loss is diagnosed and steps you can take to manage it. Then speak with your care provider about any concerns you have about memory...
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Anxiety and You

We all feel anxious from time to time. But for some people, it can be difficult to manage that anxiety without professional help. It can even be difficult for people strugging with anxiety to recognize that their anxiety is more intense than the average person's. If...
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How Being Truly Heard Can Improve Mental Health

Sharing your story, even when it’s painful or difficult, is an important step toward healing. Behavioral and mental health providers listen in ways to encourage that type of healing. Bonnie Moore, senior director of patient care for St. Dominic Hospital Behavioral...
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