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5 tips for athletes to stay on top of their mental health

Besides the medal count, conversations about mental health took center stage during the 2020 Olympics Games after Simone Biles—the most-decorated American gymnast of all time—finished with a bronze medal after withdrawing from the team final and individual all-around gymnastics competition. Simone said she needed to focus on her mental well-being.

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Clearing misconceptions: 5 things to know about hoarding disorder

It’s the time of the year when many of us are rolling up our sleeves and engaging in an annual “spring cleaning.” While this leads to relief for some, the idea of doing so can cause a lot of stress to someone who has hoarding disorder. Below, Sanjaya Saxena, MD, explains what hoarding disorder is and clears up common misconceptions.

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Mental Health Month 2021 – Spreading awareness

As we enter our second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. But due to stigma, not everyone is comfortable reaching out for treatment. Help us spread awareness of mental health this May and let everyone know that there’s nothing wrong with needing help.

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What is mental illness?

Mental illness isn’t a choice and it’s not a weakness. Jerry Halverson, MD, DFAPA, chief medical officer, emphasizes those points when he provides overviews of mental illness and the challenges it imposes on people.

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