Mental health problems do not necessarily happen in isolation. They can also arise in relation to physical diseases. In this article, we look at how HIV/AIDs can affect mental health. What Is HIV? Is It Different From AIDS? Although most people associate these two acronyms with each other, many don’t…

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All humans, no matter country or creed, are concerned with our health. Our minds and bodies are fundamental aspects of our existence, independent of other factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. Our health affects our ability to work, earn a livelihood, care for others, and participate in…

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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a noticeable toll on the mental health and well-being of people around the world. In the US alone, roughly one in three adults experienced symptoms of depression and/or anxiety at the height of the pandemic.(1)  Attitudes around mental health are improving in recent history, but…

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It is estimated that between 10 and 15 percent of women develop postpartum depression, which is the onset of depression symptoms in women after having a baby.(1) Postpartum depression is treatable and has traditionally been treated with antidepressants and talk therapy. Many new mothers diagnosed with postpartum depression are reluctant…

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Depression can happen to anyone, at any age and any time. Unfortunately, it can also happen to women when pregnant and is sometimes accompanied by feelings of anxiety, stress, and fear. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimates that between 14 and 23 percent of pregnant women experience depression.…

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