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Many times when people are feeling ill because of a medical condition, they are openly allowed to not feel well in the presence of others. It is usually expected and accepted that someone with a more...

Rochester, N. Y. (WHAM) - One in five U. S adults experience mental health symptoms over the course of a year, making mental illness more common than cancer, diabetes or heart disease. Michael Wolfe has battled symptoms for years. “I lost my job of 22 years because I told them I was bi-polar. They let go of me when my grandmother was dying of cancer so basically that was a situation of the double whammy,” Wolfe said.

Skin problems and joint disorders top the list of reasons people visit doctors, according to a new Mayo Clinic study.

Take Charge of Your Health is a program designed to help you become a better health manager.

Individuals who have mental health disorders often do not have just a single disorder.

Most mental health conditions don’t have a single cause – they have many possible causes, called risk factors. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop a mental health condition in your lifetime. Mental health conditions can develop slowly, or symptoms can start to appear more suddenly after you’ve experienced a stressful event or big change. Risk factors don’t just affect…

Why are mental health conditions common among LGBTQIA+ youth? Read on to discover what conditions are prevalent and where LGBTQ youth can find support.

Rethink Mental Illness urged people to seek help should they need it.

People with long-term health conditions play an important part in managing their own health. But some of the tasks involved can be complicated, and require confidence and skill. Such tasks include taking medicines properly, monitoring symptoms, adopting or maintaining healthy lifestyles, managing their emotions, solving practical problems, knowing when and how to seek medical advice or community support, and coping with the impact of the condition(s)…

Two thirds of people with mental health disorders will never see a health-care professional. Here's how VR can draw people to therapy.