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Beat the Holiday Blues
The holidays should be happy times. For an increasing number of people, the holiday season is a constant struggle to keep the holiday blues at bay. Here are a few tips to help you maintain a happy holiday season.

Bipolar Disorder -- Record Keeping
Keeping records is very important if you have bipolar disorder. Learn how to document your moods, behavioral factors, and therapy activities to better manage the disorder.

Eating Disorders and Childhoo Abuse
Research has revealed a link between childhood sexual abuse and eating disorders, but only those in which bingeing and purging are involved. Anorexia nervosa that only restricts caloric intake is not associated with sexual abuse history.

Eating Disorders and Childhood Abuse
Research has revealed a link between childhood sexual abuse and eating disorders, but only those in which bingeing and purging are involved. Anorexia nervosa that only restricts caloric intake is not associated with sexual abuse history.

Holistic Treatment for Depression
Depression is a common illness, and traditional medication and psychotherapy may not be appropriate for everyone. Fortunately there are other treatments that engage the whole person.

Preventing Self-Injury
Use of self-injury as a coping mechanism has become more prevalent in the last decade, especially among teenagers and young adults. Learn about substitute coping techniques that are healthy.

Self-help for Bipolar Disorder
Do you have bipolar disorder, or know someone who does? Here are some practical ideas for self-help.

True Cost of Mental Illness -- An Interview
Mental illness can extract a heavy price from individuals, families, and society as a whole. In this interview with a mentally ill woman, you will learn more about the costs. First in a series.