Emotional Health INFO CENTER

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.

Hard Lives Take a Toll on Kids' Bodies

It's no surprise that being abused is linked to various health concerns in children. Other forms of hardship, though, might also influence a child's health.

Honey, Let's Take a Breather Together

Picking up the slack when your partner has had a hard day is thoughtful. But, if you’ve had a hard day as well, the extra work may put you over the edge.

Religion, Spirituality and End of Life Care

Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe that God is in charge of your fate? If you were nearing the end of your life, would your beliefs affect which treatment you received?