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Spotting Borderline Personality Disorder
… We all have trouble from time to time managing strong feelings or relationships. But for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these are a constant … Such challenges can affect how they feel about themselves. They can also affect their relationships with others. Whalen’s team has been studying symptoms in young kids who are at risk …
Become Your Healthiest Self
… your resolution all year round. You can learn simple ways to prevent disease and improve your relationships, emotional well-being, physical health, and surroundings. Check out NIH’s “ Your …
Pet Dogs to the Rescue!
… with people and other animals often had worse health outcomes. “These are interesting relationships, but it’s important to note that we don’t yet know what is causing what,” Promislow … pinpoint potential causes. This may lead to a better understanding of why activity and social relationships can also affect human health. “The dog research community as a whole is really …
Alcohol-Related Blackouts
… are not necessarily a sign of alcohol use disorder. But you may want to reconsider your relationship with alcohol. Learn more about blackouts and alcohol . …
The Power of Pets
… and boost your mood. The NIH/Mars Partnership is funding a range of studies focused on the relationships we have with animals. For example, researchers are looking into how animals might … is funding large-scale surveys to find out the range of pets people live with and how their relationships with their pets relate to health. “We’re trying to tap into the subjective quality of the relationship with the animal—that part of the bond that people feel with animals—and how that …
Shake it Off
… it’s combined with other symptoms—like significant distress and/or impairment of function or relationships—that it becomes an issue.” People may not know when their mood has become a … and let them know what they’re seeing,” he says, “because it can lead to strain on family relationships, other relationships, or work issues.” … Bouncing Back … “Mood is a normal part of life, and having …
Physical Activity May Lessen Depression Symptoms
… increase your risk for some diseases and mental health issues. A research team looked at the relationship between sleep, physical activity, energy, and people’s moods. They collected data …
Green Spaces May Improve Kids’ Mental Health
… the links weren’t strong after considering these factors. In older children, ages 6 to 11, no relationships were found between green spaces and mental health. This may be because kids in this …
Few Receive Medications for Alcohol Problems
… used. People with AUD often aren’t able to control their drinking. It can affect their health, relationships, and job. Treatments can help. These include talk therapy and FDA-approved …
Staying Connected to Fight Loneliness
… Positive relationships with friends and family help us thrive. Without social connections, it’s easy to …
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