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  • 5 Major Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

    5 Major Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

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    From relieving stress to protecting the body from injury, there’s a lot of good to be reaped from exercise. But moving your body can grant so much more than a fit figure. Studies show that regardless of age or fitness level, making time for exercise can provide some serious mental health benefits.  Promote Happy Feelings…

  • ADHD among Girls and Women

    ADHD among Girls and Women

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    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorders in children, affecting an estimated 3% to 9% of U.S. children. According to the ​American Psychiatric Association, about half of those children will carry symptoms into adulthood. Males are generally more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females, with a…

  • Managing your mental health during the Coronavirus Outbreak

    Managing your mental health during the Coronavirus Outbreak

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    Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, can be scary and can affect our mental health – especially when the media coverage highlights the outbreak as a unique threat, rather than one of many, causing fear to spread on a societal level. On an individual level, outbreaks may exacerbate anxiety and psychosis-like symptoms…