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Healing with Yoga

Yoga is a practice that incorporates controlled breathing, meditation and physical postures to calm the body and quiet the mind. Learn about the origins and healing powers of yoga.
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The Ultimate Yoga Quiz

Lower Stress with Yoga
Nature Can Boost Your Energy

A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that just being out in nature makes people feel more alive.
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Nature Makes You Smarter

Nature & Your Mental State
Meditation & Stress

From mantra to yoga. From deep breathing exercises to plain old exercise. Get into your happy place and eliminate stress, before stress on your body and mind eliminates you.
What causes stress in your life?
Meditation & Mental Health

Meditation & Your Brain
Can TV Cause Autism?

Headlines are announcing "TV Causes Autism" but that's not an accurate representation of what a recent Cornell study found.
Quiz: How much do you know about mental disorders?
Childhood Schizophrenia

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Dalai Lama on Emotions

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WHAT'S INSIDE: MENTAL HEALTH

Find articles on stress, phobias and schizophrenia. This section offers information on a range of mental health issues.

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Human Nature
Sleep & Dreams
Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism
Coping
Dementia
Depression
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Human Nature
Human Nature encompasses peoples' actions, perceptions, and thought processes. Topics include food cravings, mind-reading, and contagious yawning.
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- Emotions
- Human Behavior
- Health Myths
- Human Perception
Sleep & Dreams
Fall asleep, stay asleep and find out why it's important to sleep. You can also learn why some people take walks or eat while they sleep.
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- Sleep Basics
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Journal
- Dreams
Addiction
Addiction can come in many shapes and sizes. Learn about the different types of addiction and how to help yourself or others.
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ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)is characterized by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Learn all about ADHD causes and treatments.
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Anxiety
It is normal for people to occasionally experience anxiety, a feeling of uneasiness usually as a response to fear. But when anxiety takes over your life, it can take a toll on your health and happiness.
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Autism
Autism is a complex developmental disorder, and in many ways it is still a mystery to modern physicians. Learn what research has discovered about the possible causes and effective treatments of autism.
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Coping
Coping with stressful situations or bad news can be difficult, but it is essential for maintaining your mental health. Learn about coping and managing emotional stress.
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Dementia
Dementia refers to a group of illnesses that involve memory, behavior, learning, and communicating problems, which progress as a person ages. Learn about the symptoms and causes of dementia.
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Depression
Depression is an emotionally and physically painful condition that can stem from a variety of causes. Learn about the symptoms of depression as well as effective treatments and therapies available.
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- Depression Facts
- Depression Questions
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a devastating mental illness. Learn about the causes, signs and treatments for eating disorders.
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Mental Disorders
From depression to schizophrenia, mental disorders vary greatly in severity and impact on daily life. Learn about the causes and treatments available for a variety of mental disorders.
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Neurological Conditions
Neurological conditions can affect the brain, eyes or nervous system. Explore amnesia, Alzheimer's, comas and more.
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Schizophrenia
Often confused with multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to behave or think normally. Learn about symptoms and treatments of schizophrenia and what might trigger this mysterious condition.
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Great Psychologists
Great psychologists include famous psychoanalysts like Freud and Jung as well as lesser known psychiatrists. Learn how great psychologists have contributed to our knowledge of psychology.
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