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The Healthy Mind Blog: Counseling News and Therapy Tips for a Better You2018-10-26T19:20:52-04:00

Government Shares the Burden with Parents to Encourage Healthy Eating

Although obesity is rampant in children and adults in the United States, the government is doing its best to encourage children to eat healthy foods. Students have returned to school and may have noticed cafeteria [...]

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Suicide Awareness Increases as Countries Throughout the World Celebrate Suicide Awareness Day

September 10, 2012 is annual World Suicide Prevention Day, and this year’s theme centers on preventing suicide throughout the world. Approximately one million people commit suicide per year.  People contemplating suicide often appear depressed, hopeless, [...]

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Recent Research by Dr. Verinda Sharma Suggests Pregnancy May Have Positive Effect on Bipolar Disorder

Dr. Verinda Sharma recently researched the effect of pregnancy on bipolar disorder, a mood disorder with a period of mania or hypomania followed by one or more depressive episodes. Bipolar disorder is more common in [...]

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2011 Obesity Survey Reveals Percentage of Obese Adults is Increasing

Based on data compiled by a 2011 obesity survey, 30% of adults are obese. The study asked participants to provide their weight and height to determine whether they were obese. This was the first year [...]

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Treating an Internet Addiction

Using the Internet is essential to daily life for many people, but some Internet users are becoming addicted to the cyber-world. If you spend excessive amounts of time on the Internet, it can be unhealthy [...]

National Study Indicates Junk Food Laws May Reduce Children’s Obesity

A recent study, conducted by the Journal of Pediatrics, revealed that children who reside in states that have strong laws regarding the sale of junk food may be less likely to become obese. Dr. Daniel [...]

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