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This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Howie Mandel's 5 Best Tips For Dealing With Depression, ADHD & Anxiety

Take some advice from the comedian, actor and role-model about coping with psychological disorders. #1 Explore your meditative side Mandel does this on seven-mile runs, which he says clears his mind. For others, this may mean listening to music or practicing yoga. #2 Be willing to experiment "If the first thing doesn't work, there is another alternative, and if that doesn't work there is another," Mandel…

How shunned Jehovah's Witness mom killed her entire family

She made a video of herself saying that she was "broken" and that she didn't want to burden her family.

Yes, Adolf Hitler Really Said He Would 'Make Germany Great Again'

Neo-Nazis around the world have made it clear that they’re optimistic about what a Trump presidency will do for their cause. And while countless people have already pointed out just how dangerous Donald Trump’s rise to power has been, the historical parallels to other authoritarian regimes is still shocking. Take, for instance, this article from 1934. The author explains that Hitler was promising to make Germany “great” again.

8 Little-Known Bonuses From Treating Depression

You'll sleep better, think more clearly, and want to have sex again. Seem unlikely? These are just three of the wins when you treat depression.

Effects of mental stress on heart differ between men and women

A new study led by researchers from Duke University Medical Center finds that the effects of mental stress on the heart vary between men and women.

How Effective Are PTSD Treatments for Veterans?

Though many treatments for PTSD can alleviate symptoms, veterans continue to meet the criteria for the disorder

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.

7 signs you should worry about your child’s mental health

Seven signs your son or daughter is part of the one in five US children with a mental health disorder.

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…

How To Talk About Mental Health When You Don't Know Where To Start

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

5 Ways to Help Kids with ADHD Succeed at School

Children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often face many challenges at school. It’s typical for children with ADHD to have trouble sitting still, listening, being quiet, paying attention for extended periods of time, following instructions and concentrating on certain tasks.

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.