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In-Depth
Risk factors
- Stress symptoms: Effects on your body, feelings and behavior Stress symptoms — Learn how stress can affect your health so you can take action.
Tests and diagnosis
- Complete blood count (CBC) Complete blood count (CBC) — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this common blood test.
- Urinalysis Urinalysis — Overview covers definition, preparation and results of this common laboratory test.
Causes
- Self-esteem: Boost your self-image with these 5 steps Self-esteem — Use these five strategies to help overcome your negative self-talk and poor self-image.
Complications
- Suicide and suicidal thoughts Suicide and suicidal thoughts — Comprehensive overview covers warning signs, causes, risks and treatment.
Treatments and drugs
- Psychotherapy Psychotherapy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to treat mental illness.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to treat mental illness.
- Family therapy Family therapy — Overview covers definition, benefits and what to expect from family-centered therapy.
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this treatment for depression.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Meditation: Take a stress-reduction break wherever you are Meditation — Learn quick and easy ways to meditate, no matter where you are.
Coping and support
- Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness Mental health — Understand and overcome the stigma of mental illness and mental health disorders.