I am always depressed. If I was told that I got an A+ in math, or if a was told I was going to get a cat, I’d still be depressed. Am I okay?

Updated 16 November 2016 under Ask Us.

It must be frustrating to always feel depressed even when good things are happening. Many teens and adults feel sad sometimes but feeling sad most of the time is a […]

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Lately I’m forever sad, I cry a lot and I don’t talk to anyone. I need help as this is affecting my health too.

Updated 13 July 2015 under Ask Us.

Feeling sad and alone can definitely take a toll on your health, particularly the longer you feel this way. Everyone feels sad from time to time but if your sadness […]

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Schizophrenia

Updated 20 February 2020 under Health Guides.

Everyone has thoughts sometimes that they worry about. In a small number of people, unusual thoughts and intense feelings can be a sign of a mental illness called schizophrenia. People […]

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How to Cope with the Loss of a Pet

Updated 20 August 2021 under Health Guides.

It’s perfectly normal to feel sad and even heartbroken if you lose a pet. Pets are often a member of the family so it makes sense that you would feel […]

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Is there a counselor that specializes in both stress and self-esteem?

Updated 12 May 2015 under Ask Us.

Yes. A counselor can help you to understand your feelings and problems and learn how to deal with the stress in your life and also help you to improve your […]

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Anxiety

Updated 10 August 2021 under Health Guides.

Everyone experiences anxiety at different times in their lives. For instance, you may feel anxious before giving a class presentation or before a big test. Sometimes anxiety is a normal […]

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I think that I am depressed and I told my best friend, but I don’t know who else or how I should tell someone, or even what to do. Please help!!!!

Updated 19 February 2015 under Ask Us.

If you think you’re depressed, it can be helpful to talk to a friend, but it’s also very important to talk with a parent or an adult with whom you […]

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Stuttering

Updated 18 September 2023 under Health Guides.

Approximately 80 million people around the world stutter and more than 3 million people in the United States stutter. According to the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders […]

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Eating Disorders: Treatment and Therapy Options

Updated 18 May 2023 under Health Guides.

Treatment for an eating disorder is a very individualized process. Therefore, there are different types of treatments depending on how medically stable a person is and how much emotional support […]

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My mom and dad broke up when I was eight, but I still can’t seem to get over it. What should I do?

Updated 5 August 2014 under Ask Us.

My mom and dad broke up when I was eight, but I still can’t seem to get over it. My mom says that I have to let it go, but […]

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