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Morbid Thoughts Whet The Appetite

Can watching TV news or crime shows trigger overeating? According to new research in the Journal of Consumer Research, people who are thinking about their own deaths want to consume more.

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'Directed Thinking' Increases Time Spent Exercising

“Directed Thinking” involves asking people to think about information related to a topic that they already know which directs them to action. A study in the Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research shows how “directed thinking” led to an increase in exercise performance and fitness in sedentary college students.

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Positive Body Image

Everyone says you should have it, the question is -- how do you get it? Our guest, Dr. Debora Burgard talks about body image in relation to eating, weight, and sexuality concerns.

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Documentary Films at HealthyPlace.com

HealthyPlace.com unveiled four of the most powerful mental health videos you have ever seen. These are stories about sexual molestation, rape, eating disorders and teens trapped in abusive relationships. You can watch them using your windows media player. We've also set up special bulletin boards for your feedback.

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"Social Anxiety, Social Phobia"

Many people define "social anxiety, social phobia" as "performance anxiety," being afraid of a public performance, such as public speaking. But the reality is, for social phobics, any interaction can be a performance leading to symptoms that include blushing, profuse sweating, trembling, and other symptoms of anxiety, including difficulty talking and nausea or other stomach discomfort. On this show, we discussed what causes someone to develop social anxiety and what can be done to cope and treat it?

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The Truth About Beauty: Transform Your Looks And Your Life From The Inside Out

The Truth About Beauty: Transform Your Looks And Your Life From The Inside Out "The Truth About Beauty is an exceptional resource for anyone seeking inside-out transformation, and perhaps the only 'beauty book' that gets it right from a dietary perspective. Kat's victory over her eating disorder and other diseases combined with her 'celebrity beauty expert' status give her a powerful dual perspective."

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The Pain of Depression

As you’ve seen on TV, depression can have both emotional and painful physical symptoms. Learn about what you can do. Click here.

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Have you visited our new mental health forums - bulletin boards area. It's a place where people with psychiatric conditions or their family members and friends can post questions regarding the mental health issues that confront them today. We encourage you to post your questions and to offer your advice and experience. Sharing is helpful to everyone.


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