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Spotlight on mental illness: Signs, facts and help
Oct. 7, 2018—Do you know someone who struggles with a mental illness? It doesn't always show. A loved one, a co-worker—even the person you see in the mirror—could have a serious illness, like depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or an eating disorder, and you might not know it.
It pays to be aware
Learning the warning signs of mental illness can be a crucial step toward helping someone or yourself. It's important to remember: There are different types of mental illness, each with its own specific signs. But common symptoms of mental illness in general may include:
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How to Recognize Early Symptoms of Depression?
A normal life is always a balance of happiness and sadness. According to the traditional Chinese principle of Yin Yang, darkness completes the light. To be complete, we have to accept the opposite, or dark, side of our lives. According to this theory, being sad at times is normal. It happens to all of us …
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Defining racial battle fatigue, what causes it, and what are the symptoms.
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Why Is Depression the Number One Symptom After a Brain Injury?
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