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Practice mindfulness to reduce holiday stress

December 16, 2019

The holidays are supposed to be enjoyable, but often stress gets in the way. Practicing mindfulness can help. Here's how.

Don’t miss these suicide warning signs

September 2, 2019

September is National Suicide Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs and what to do if someone you know is at risk for suicide.

The WHO recognizes burn-out as a medical condition

August 22, 2019

The World Health Organization added burn-out, or chronic workplace stress, to the list of diseases and health problems affecting the global community...

Anxiety and the New School Year

August 7, 2019 by Ross Teemant, VP of behavioral health at Tucker Pavilion

Ross Teemant, an HCA behavioral health expert, offers advice to ease nervous kids into the new school year.

tags: academics , anxiety , new school year , peer pressure

When Dad's Not Here (coping w/grief on Father's...

June 10, 2019

Father’s Day can be a painful day of mourning if you have lost your dad. But you can cope with your grief and honor your dad on this day.

Exercise and your mental health

May 20, 2019

More studies are showing that, besides being good for your physical health and physique, regular exercise can also lift your mood. Learn more...

tags: exercise , mental health , mental health month

Esketamine for treatment-resistant depression

May 17, 2019

The FDA recently approved esketamine for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder. Find out who may be a candidate and why it’s a breakthrough...

tags: depression , esketamine , esketamine depression , treatment-resistant

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Practice mindfulness to reduce holiday stress

Don’t miss these suicide warning signs

The WHO recognizes burn-out as a medical condition

Anxiety and the New School Year

When Dad's Not Here (coping w/grief on Father's...

Exercise and your mental health

Esketamine for treatment-resistant depression

5 Ways to Prevent Stress Buildup

All is calm: Stress busters for holiday hassles

Recognizing and Treating Post Traumatic Stress...

What Types of Mental Illness May Lead to Suicide?

What Types of Mental Illness May Lead to Suicide?