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Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that affects about 1 in 100-200 girls or women in the United States. A person with this disorder limits eating and by definition weighs at least 15% less than his or her ideal weight.

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The uncertainty of having a chronic illness creates stress in and of itself.

Adjusting to Retirement
Depending on how you deal with it, retirement can be an exciting time filled with opportunities or a painful transition that brings boredom, lack of purpose and discouragement.

Finding A Mental-Health Provider
For a variety of reasons, it is sometimes difficult to get the treatment you need. How do you find someone who can help you?


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Stress is unpleasant, even when it is temporary. It can trigger a cascade of stress hormones that lead to well-coordinated changes in the body. And it doesn't matter if the stress is environmental, such as a looming work deadline, or psychological, such as persistent worry about losing a job. When stress reactions become long-lasting, they can have negative effects on your health.

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