Can What You Eat Affect Your Mental Health?
By Kelli Miller for WebMD
Aug. 20, 2015 -- What's for dinner? The question is popping up in an unexpected place — the psychiatrist's office.
More research is finding that a nutritious diet isn't just good for the body; it's great for the brain, too. The knowledge is giving rise to a concept called "nutritional (or food) psychiatry."
Bipolar disorder and sleep
LAST UPDATED ON APRIL 11, 2018
Author: AMELIA WILLSON
https://www.tuck.com/bipolar-disorder-and-sleep/
Extreme highs, extreme lows, and the sleep problems that go with it are commonplace for the over 3 million Americans living with bipolar disorder.
You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The feelings can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships. There are several different types of anxiety disorders. Examples include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
Are You in a Codependent Relationship?
By Feifei Sun
https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/signs-of-a-codependent-relationship#2
Do find yourself making lots of sacrifices for your partner's happiness, but not getting much in return? If that kind of one-sided pattern sounds like yours, you don't have to feel trapped. There are lots of ways to change a codependent relationship and get your life back on an even keel.
https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/tips-to-control-stress#3
Reviewed by Joseph Goldberg, MD on November 3, 2016
These days it’s hard not to get overwhelmed once in a while. Between juggling work, family, and other commitments, you can become too stressed out and busy. But you need to set time aside to unwind or your mental and physical health can suffer.
Learning how to manage your stress takes practice, but you can -- and need to -- do it. Here are 10 ways to make it easier.
Alpha Behavioral Counseling Center offers professional and personable counseling services. We meet you where you are, offer an understanding and compassionate therapist to assess the nature of the problem, and work with you to reach your goals whatever they may be.
