Mental Health
Whether you’re wondering about anxiety, addiction, behavior disorders or plain old stress, we’ve got answers to your most pressing questions.
Mayo Clinic experts treat all types of emotional disorders, as well as addiction and chronic pain. Mayo Clinic’s Department of Psychiatry and Psychology has a long history of reducing the burden of mental health issues on patients and their families.
We chronicle the latest discoveries in mental health, with an eye toward enlightening readers on how they can best meet mental health challenges — and help others obtain the help they need.
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The last few years caused families everywhere to learn to live with new kinds of stress. The COVID-19 pandemic created an unpredictable roller coaster of emotions most of us have never experienced, which makes now an important moment to pay attention to how our kids are dealing with stress. Spotting…
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It can seem as if the world includes two kinds of people: Those who remain relaxed and comfortable no matter the chaos around them. Everyone else. If you’re in the “everyone else” category, you just might be able to develop the ability to face pressing demands with more ease, says…
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Article | Mental Health
The mental health benefits of nature: Spending time outdoors to refresh your mind
•Like many others at the height of COVID-19 lockdowns, I was suddenly working remotely, socially distancing from family and friends, and leaving the house only for trips to the grocery store. I craved the ability to get out and escape the overbearing presence screens had in my life. That‘s when… -
Humans are hard-wired to react to stress in ways originally meant to protect us against threats like predators or other dangerous situations. Thankfully, these days most of us don’t have to worry about dangerous animals. However, the world is still full of stressful situations that impact our bodies…
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Q: People who are grateful seem to appreciate life and be much happier, regardless of their external circumstances. This time of year, and after what we’ve all endured during the COVID-19 pandemic, practicing gratitude seems especially important and especially difficult. What’s your advice on how to practice gratitude? A: It…
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The holiday season can invite unwelcome guests into your life, such as loneliness, money problems, family demands and unrealistic expectations. The stress and anxiety that accompany those issues can lead to sadness and depression. But Debbie Fuehrer, a clinical counselor at Mayo Clinic, has some tips to take back your holiday happiness.
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While cancer is a physical condition with unique physical health needs, cancer also brings with it very real emotional and mental health needs. From dealing with the stress of a diagnosis to focusing on self-care during treatment or accessing financial resources — cancer treatment can feel overwhelming. Clinical social workers…
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While parents may suspect signs of self-injury: wearing long sleeves when it’s hot out; frequent reports of accidental injury; being sensitive, moody or getting angry very quickly; many struggle to understand it. Self-injury typically is not meant as a suicide attempt. Instead, the act of deliberately harming one’s own body…
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When I worked for a news website, the first thing I did each morning was grab my phone and look through the breaking news alerts that came in while I slept. On days with few alerts, I might have taken the later subway or stopped for coffee. But when news…
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Whether you’re 13, or 30, anyone can be affected by clinical depression. However, depending on your age, the symptoms aren’t the same for everyone. “It’s a very real diagnosis, and it’s different in adults and kids,” says Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician. A typical adult symptom may…
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Many things can keep us up at night or interrupt our sleep — from something as simple as drinking caffeine too late in the day to worries or stress about a loved one. While a restless night here or there is normal, getting a good night’s sleep has many impacts…
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Article | Mental Health
Tips for taking control of the holidays (so they don’t take control of you)
•While the holiday season can be filled with joy and wonderful moments with family and friends, for many it often also brings unwanted guests — stress and anxiety. A long list of to-do’s and demands on our time, finances and expectations can all add up. Not to mention…
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