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5 Signs You're Not Happy

Snapping at your best friend and zoning out in front of the TV for hours might be more than a case of the Mondays. If you can't sleep and you're consumed by stress, you might be unhappy.
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How to Be Happy With Yourself

5 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Being Happy
What exactly is amnesia?

My brother and I were watching a television show and a character got bonked really hard on the head. All of a sudden the guy couldn't remember a thing -- not his name, where he lived or even the lady he was married to. What happened? Is this amnesia?
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Memory Loss

Amnesia and Head Trauma
How to Fall Asleep

How to fall asleep is a complex question that can affect every part of your daily routine. Learn how to hit the sweet spot in your sleep-wake cycle.
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Is sleep that important?

5 Effects of Sleep Deprivation
What is a 'nervous breakdown'?

"Nervous breakdown" can mean many things. We often hear this term when someone is under a great deal of stress. What exactly does it mean? Learn about this mental condition in this article.
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8 Ways to Beat Stress

Effect of Stress on the Brain

5 Signs You're Not Happy
What exactly is amnesia?
How to Fall Asleep
What is a 'nervous breakdown'?

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Depression and You

Hoarding: Buried Alive

Dalai Lama on Emotions

Mental Health: Pets to the Rescue

WHAT'S INSIDE: MENTAL HEALTH

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

Human Nature
Sleep & Dreams
Anxiety
Autism
Coping
Dementia
Depression
Eating Disorders
Mental Disorders
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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
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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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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Neurological Conditions
Neurological conditions can affect the brain, eyes or nervous system. Explore amnesia, Alzheimer's, comas and more.
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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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