Mental Health Simplified

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One in ten people will experience phobias at some point in their lives. Such people can be calm and rational in most circumstances, yet find themselves paralyzed with fear when facing certain situations. more >>

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Health Tip

Men under 49 should consume, by diet and supplements, 1000 mg of calcium and 200 I.U. of vitamin D, and 1200 mg and 400 I.U. if they are over 50.

Osteoporosis doesn’t just happen to women. Men also need enough calcium and vitamin D in their diet. Men under 49 should consume, by diet and supplements, 1000 mg of calcium and 200 I.U. of vitamin D, and 1200 mg and 400 I.U. if they are over 50.

Making the diagnosis

Dementia
Dementia is a gradual decline of mental ability, usually occuring in old age.
Phobias
People with phobias can be calm and rational in most circumstances, yet find themselves paralyzed with fear when facing certain situations.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
SAD is a type of depression that can be described as an extreme form of the "winter blahs".

Help is out there

Featured Associations

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatr
Dedicated to understanding childhood mental illnesses.
Mental Health America
We represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation.
National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH supports innovative science that will profoundly transform the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders, paving the way for a cure.

Support Groups

Visit our Mental Health Support Group Database and get personal assistance for you or your loved ones. There are experienced health care professionals in your community that are well-prepared to provide care.

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