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Few people are immune from the stresses of the modern world. Despite whether the stress is due to raising children, a pressure filled job or even supporting a sports team we can all come into contact with its effects. Many … Read More

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Authored by Ryan Rivera As a parent, it is only natural to want to provide the best environment for our children. We offer them protection and security so that their full potentials are developed. However, innocent as they seem, there … Read More

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Of all illegal drugs, cannabis seems supply the majority of contraversy. Regardless of one’s opinions on the drug, it is obvious that many people struggle every day with addiction to marijuana and that there are significant health risks involved in it’s use. Read More

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Many people are dubious about whether a person can actually become addicted to the internet. A new study may just dispel some of these doubts. Research has found that people who claim to be addicted to the internet have similar brain patterns to those found in people struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction. Read More

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Everyone suffers from a form of anxiety at some point. Be it stress due to work or a more intense social anxiety; we have all encountered these worrisome feelings. Here are some techniques to counter the negative emotions. Read More

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No one is born with social anxiety disorder, it is a learned behavior that stems from traumatic experiences. There exists no easy solution for eliminating this form of anxiety, but cognitive behavioural therapy has proved to be an effective treatment. Read More

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A fascinating study has recently been published that examined why twins can display differing levels of anxiety. They conclude that experiences during their formulative years play a massive role in determining why one twin may be more anxious than the other. Read More

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While not always taken seriously by some, Seasonal Affective Disorder, (SAD) is a serious mental health issue that many will suffer from this upcoming winter. There are a number of steps that can be taken to decrease it’s effects. Read More

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Some might think that a computer could never replace a flesh-and-blood therapist when it comes to helping a person who struggles with anxiety problems. While the role of a human therapist will never become obsolete a new study has reached the slightly controversial conclusion that computer based treatments for anxiety could be helpful when utilized as part of a larger therapeutic plan. Read More

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A fascinating newly released study has shed some light on the long running “nature versus nurture” debate. The study has found that newborn babies who exhibit highly reactive tendencies have a higher chance of developing symptoms of anxiety and depresson later in life. Read More

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