People who are troubled often have no idea that mental illness has anything to do with their difficulties. A psychiatrist explains how to talk to a teen, older adult or friend who has you concerned.
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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Mental Health
Living a full, productive life depends, in part, on mental health. An expert talks about why we need to pay attention and talk to our doctors about mental health concerns, such as anxiety and depression.
Dual Diagnosis: Why Substance Abuse Worsens Your Mental Health
Mental illness and substance abuse can overwhelm those affected and their loved ones. Having both problems poses even bigger challenges. Here’s what you should know.
Get Happy: Why Exercise Can Lift Your Mood
Discover why stress increases your risk of depression and how exercise can be a good antidote.
Signs That Your Child May Need a Therapist
Sometimes your child’s struggles are just “bumps in the road” – and other times they’re more serious. A Cleveland Clinic expert offers tips on how to tell if your child needs a therapist.
Is It OK to Have an Imaginary Friend?
If your child has an imaginary friend, you may wonder if this is normal. Learn how to handle an imaginary friend and when you should talk to a pediatrician.
What Is Art Therapy?
People often think art therapy is just about painting, drawing or even sculpting. But it goes much deeper. Learn how it actually works from an art therapy manager.
Why Multitasking Doesn’t Work
When we think we’re multitasking, most often we aren’t really doing two things at once, but instead, individual actions in rapid succession.
How the Sunk Cost Fallacy Could Be Keeping You in Bad Situations
Are you still holding on to relationships or things that are aggravating or making your life more difficult? Learn why you might be doing this and how you can stop from a psychologist.
A Psychologist Explains How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is a pattern of self-doubt that can lead to anxiety, stress and missed opportunities. But recognizing it and having the tools to get past it can help you get out of your own way.
