Emotional Health INFO CENTER

‘Like’ Facebook, Dislike Thyself

Like traditional media, the Internet has been known to tout ‘ideals’ of female beauty. Teenagers who spend hours on the web every day may fall victim to body image issues. 

Reality Shows are Bad…and Good

Reality programming makes up more than half of all television shows today. Reality shows have been blamed for teenagers’ poor self-image and disconnect with the real world.  

Specified Treatments for Anorexia

There are no easy fixes for eating disorders. But a new study may shed light on what types of therapy can be most effective at helping patients with anorexia.

More Than the Mind in Mental Health Care

It's known that people diagnosed with psychiatric disorders also struggle with physical illness. Such physical illness may be leading to deaths that could be avoided.

Share Pain to Heal from Natural Disasters

Natural disasters can strike any time anywhere. For those who will develop emotional issues in the aftermath, coping strategies can be important, especially if people lack other resources.

What Happens After Disaster Strikes?

When a natural disaster strikes, it's hard to predict how different individuals involved will be affected. Some may develop PTSD but recover, and others develop more resilience.

Care After Cancer

People who go through the cancer adventure aren’t sissies – that’s for sure. No, they are the strong ones here to live and laugh another day. Thing is, cancer and its treatments leave their marks.

Looking for the Silver Lining Works

You've heard all the clichés: look on the bright side, look for the silver lining, see the glass as half full. The thing is, that strategy might actually work if you suffer from anxiety.

Positivity Yields Workplace Success

Working with upbeat people can make the workplace feel fun and supportive. The key to workplace success may lie in expressing a positive attitude.

Man’s Best Friend Just Got Better

Want to improve your heart health? Let it go to the dogs. Owning a pet, particularly a dog, could reduce your risk of heart disease.