Mental Health

Natascha Kampusch on spending eight years in a cell beneath her captor's basement: "My youth was very different. But I was also spared a lot of things -- I did not start smoking or drinking ... hang out in bad company."

By Julia Layton

Get the facts about addiction with the help of our addiction center.

By DiscoveryHealth.com writers

Oh that queasy feeling, when the world just won't stop swaying or bobbing. No matter what the mode of transport, the result can be motion sickness. Learn tips to help avoid this uncomfortable state.

Analyzing your dreams can be tricky, but the process can help you to understand the underlying message. Take a look at the revealing information in this article about dreams.

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We all have had dreams that range from the scary to the heroic, but what can a dream say about personality? Find out the answer to this question with the information inside this article.

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Dreams can be classified into common themes but just how many types of dreams can one person have? Find out the answer to this questions and more with the information inside this article.

By DiscoveryHealth.com writers

Cutting is a disorder that appears to be epidemic in the United States. Learn more about this disorder with advice and guidance for families who are struggling with a loved one that suffers from cutting.

Bridget is a young woman recovering from anorexia. Read her story and learn about her struggles in recovering from an eating disorder.

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Do you know how to tell if you or a friend has an eating disorder? Take a look at the signs of anorexia and bulimia to learn more.

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Learn about the difference between being addicted to pain medication and being dependent on it in this article.

By Scott Fishman, M.D.

What is depression? Get the answer to this question and much more with the help of the information inside this article.

By DiscoveryHealth.com writers

Why is it important to develop your own prayer rituals. Learn more about the importance of prayer and how you can introduce it into your life.

By Bobbie Lieberman

Spirituality is unique to every individual. Learn more about religion and why it is seen as a path and not a destination.

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If you've ever lost your job unexpectedly, you might know how difficult emotional recovery can be. Check out great tips for coping with stress and dealing with loss or illnesses.

Learn what to consider when choosing a mental health practitioner with the tips in this article.

By Dr. Grace Tsai

Learn about dealing with the loss of a loved one with the tips in this article.

Learn about different types of grief and how people grieve in this article.

By Dr. George Bonanno

Anxiety disorders are serious illnesses that fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear. Check out this guide to anxiety disorders from HowStuffWorks.

By DiscoveryHealth.com writers

Many healthy people can identify with some of the symptoms of OCD, but for people with OCD, the simplest activities very distressing, and interfere with daily life. Check out common symptoms and effects of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Do you know what your dreams are saying? Check out the information in this article on how to interpret your dreams.

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Find out the usual meaning of dreams in which a phone or mechanical equipment malfunctions. Learn more about dreams in this article.

Find out the usual meaning of dreams in which you are usually chased or attacked. Learn more about dreams in this article.

Find out the usual meaning of dreams in which you are embraced or loved by someone. Learn more about dreams in this article.

Falling or drowning dreams often signify insecurity or feeling overwhelmed. Find out more about the meaning these dreams in this article.

Find out the usual meaning of dreams in which you are flying, swimming or dancing with abandon.