Emotional HealthInfo Center
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How to Stop an E-Bully
With the rise of technology use in young people comes the rise of e-bullying. Electronic bullying is a relatively new problem, but the number of cases is growing quickly.
Feeling Philanthropic?
The act of giving may be its own reward, but the benefits don't end there. A recent study found that people who reflected on instances when they gave to others were more likely to be helpful, or give again.
Depressed Vets at Risk for Early Death
Although veterans are at risk for developing post-traumatic stress syndrome, they also should be aware for other mental health conditions, such as a depression.
"Top Gun" Director Tony Scott Dies
Tony Scott, the man who brought movies like "Top Gun," "Enemy of the State" and "Man on Fire" to the big screen, died Sunday in an apparent suicide at age 68.
Watch for Teen Suicide Signs
While adolescence tends to be a tough time for most people, the experience can become overwhelming when multiple pressures or problems are occurring at once.
Transgender Persons Have Rights Too
The APA’s vision statement includes the phrase: “Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment”. Sadly, transgender and gender variant individuals often do not have available and accessible treatment.
Dads Pass “Trust Hormone” to Kids
Often called the "love hormone" or "trust hormone," oxytocin is a chemical that helps parents and children bond to one another and works on children's emotional development.
Managing Stress to Break Bad Habits
Stress is an everyday part of life, but could it be hurting you more than you know? If you are trying to break a bad habit, especially an addiction, the answer may be yes.
A New Intervention for Domestic Violence?
Could intimate partner violence be helped through better communication skills? The research team at the Center for Couples Therapy in Houston thinks so.
Stress, Empathy and Positive Behavior
If your teenager is having trouble coping with stressful situations, it can have an impact on how well they treat others.