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Mental health is the state of emotional well-being. People are beginning to realize taking care of their mental health is just as important as their physical health.

Mental and physical health and fitness are closely related. It is often argued that without one being in a healthy state, the other will not thrive.

In most people, a healthy body helps to keep the mind functioning like a well-oiled machine.

There are now mental health professionals who specialize in the level of cognitive well-being of their patients. Treatments for mental health disorders range from counseling and therapy to homeopathic medicine to prescription drugs.

Mental health disorders sometimes stem from traumatic experiences while others are simply inherited from family members.

You'll find bloggers talking about mental health at sites like Mental Health MN and Psych Central.

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  • being the empowered patient


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    I present myself as the "empowered patient" on this blog for a reason. I advocate for many who are being harmed and need to learn how to advocate for themselves. The reason I do it well, however, is because I was a mental health professional for so many years. That means I know how professionals think and I know what ...
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  • Mental health break


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    Tropisms > Chernobyl > Lost Souls from POLYMORF on Vimeo . The post Mental health break appeared first on Whale Oil Beef Hooked | Cameron Slater .
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  • When I’m Not Okay and You’re Just So-So


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    Ariel Gore talks to author and activist Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore about memoir, creating our own systems of care, and challenging the violence in the world around us. read more
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  • Amanda Bynes Claims Arrest Reports Are "All Lies" - And Cops SLAPPED Her Lady Bits!


    Perez Hilton — Authority Authority: 580
    Looks like Amanda Bynes is NOT done telling it how she sees it on Twitter ! And this time, shes making some pretty SERIOUS allegations against the officers involved in her Thursday night arrest for drug possession, reckless endangerment, and tampering with evidence! The troubled starlet took to her social ...
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  • In California, Gardening for Mental Health


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    Community gardens for immigrant groups can provide familiar foods that are hard to find in the grocery store. They can also be a balm for alienation and depression.        
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  • Op-Ed Guest Columnist: When Numbers Mislead


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    Data can lead to mistaken notions — that divorce, for instance, must hurt children.        
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  • Letters: Sunday Dialogue: Treating Mental Illness


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    Readers discuss the benefits of talk therapy versus medication.        
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  • Fierce Light


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    That we might have hope for the world and its inhabitants of all species:Fueled by the belief that "another world is possible," Fierce Light is a compelling, global journey into the world of spirit in action, an exploration of what Martin Luther King called "Love in Action," and Gandhi called "Soul Force"; what Ripper ...
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  • Fresh Perspectives from Shambhala


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    One of my treasured books from favorite author Linda Schierse Leonard, “The Wounded Woman,” had the most beautiful, sacred, royal-looking design on a deep purple cardstock page insert, simply announcing the name of the publishing company, Shambhala .  That card, alone, I remember, was as fascinating to me as the ...
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  • Weekend Reading: “On Being a Happy, Healthy, and Ethical Member of an Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical Profession”


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    I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that the profession that you are about to enter is one of the most unhappy and unhealthy on the face of the earth — and, in the view of many, one of the most unethical. The good news is that you can join this profession and still be happy, healthy, and ethical. I am ...
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  • Hoarding Is Now an Official Disorder in the DSM-5


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    Among the many changes made in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published earlier this month, is the addition of hoarding, recognized as its own disorder. Read more...        
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  • Briefing Paper on Bullying


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    Source: Child Helpline International While discourse on bullying is predominantly focused on developed countries or those that are high or very high on the Human Development Index, the fact is it occurs everywhere, in every country on the globe. As increasing numbers of young people have begun socializing through ...
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  • Abandonment Issues: How Are They Affecting Your Love Life?


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    Where do these stem from? Is it always from childhood or can they stem from adult trauma too? Most importantly, how can you overcome these issues and not let them get in the way of a fulfilling relationship? Our expert weighs in. Google News Meta Tags:  abandonment, ...
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  • 20 Ways to Relax & Unwind


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    Sometimes when we’re exhausted, we gravitate toward activities that drain us even more. Or we think we don’t deserve to take a break, so we ignore our body’s whispers for rest. But only in helping ourselves can we help others and do good work. Just in time for the long Memorial Day weekend, here are 20 ways ...
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  • DAG McCrory: holding back meds from the mentally ill


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    And law enforcement officers know how foolish that would be : This week, weve learned that the Chief of the Apex police department John Letteney and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff, Daniel E. Bailey, Jr., have partnered with NAMI North Carolina and its affiliates to stand up for all mental health patients in the ...
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  • How Jeannette Walls Spins Good Stories Out of Bad Memories


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    After writing a memoir about her difficult upbringing, Walls is ready to make things up.        
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  • The Compassionate Mind: Science Shows Why it’s Healthy and How it Spreads


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    From the Association for Psychological Science s Observer Magazine , this article was the cover story for the May/June issue, and it offers a great overview of the state of the science on compassion. Definitely a good resource article, as well as being a good overview in general. The Compassionate Mind ...
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  • Best of Our Blogs: May 24, 2013


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    Raise your hand or nod at the screen if you’ve ever been distracted from the present moment. Something tells me I’m not in the minority. Instead of taking in what’s going on in this moment , for example, my mind is somewhere else. I’m Catastrophizing about an event that hasn’t happened yet or worrying ...
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  • Best of BTR: The Ugly Truth About Child Beauty Pageants


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    The ugly truth about child beauty pageants by  Talk in the Shadows  in FASHION From Toddlers & Tiaras to Little Miss Perfect, learn what it is about child beauty pageants that make moms go to obsessive lengths in hopes of winning. what’s next for eliminated ‘VoIce’ artists vedo & ...
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  • Mindful Dating for Stress-Free Love! 5 Sure-fire Ways To Be More Confident On Your First Date


    Abiola's Passionista Playbook — Authority Authority: 137
    Worried about your upcoming date? Don’t be. Use there foolproof techniques to really feel confident before your first meetup. It’s all about mindset adjustment. In other words, the same positive attitude you approach the rest of your life with should come along with you on your first... xo
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