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An increased level of anxiety when taking a test is normal in students and can sometimes even motivate students to prepare and do well on a test. However, some students experience a high level of anxiety when ... [Read More]

A new mother knew something didn’t feel right, but didn’t know it was postpartum depression. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a mom,” says Missy Nichols of Columbia, MO. When she and ... [Read More]

Rachel was pregnant with her first daughter.  She was out of work, living in a remote area, and traveling over an hour for her prenatal care and other appointments.  Enduring domestic abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, Rachel felt scared, depressed and ... [Read More]

Depression is the most common mental health problem in the United States, affecting more than 17 million people each year. You may be aware of how depression affects adults and may even know someone that has suffered ... [Read More]

Did you know that by improving your general physical health by exercising you are less at risk of developing mental illness? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, regular exercise can decrease symptoms of anxiety and ... [Read More]

Social media has very much changed the way that people interact and its use today is higher than ever. We have access to it on our personal computers, smart phones, tablets and any other handheld device. We ... [Read More]

By appearances, she seemed so innocent with bright green eyes and curly brown hair. An only child of a well-educated, successful couple, Lexi had access to opportunities that others dream of. She attended a private school, lived ... [Read More]

Spread awareness! Remember these key messages about mental health: Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. People experience symptoms of mental illnesses differently—and some engage in potentially ... [Read More]

Child abuse is not always obvious. But by learning some of the common warning signs of abuse and neglect, you can catch the problem as early as possible and get both the child and the abuser the ... [Read More]

Bruises and broken bones are not the only indicators of abuse. Deep scars left by neglect or emotional abuse may go unseen, but have lasting impact. Breaking the cycle of abuse is needed for so many children, but first we ... [Read More]

A little over 30 years ago, advocates from Missouri and all over the country convinced Congress that child abuse and neglect prevention deserved attention on a federal level and in 1984, under the leadership of President Reagan, ... [Read More]

When we hear the words “domestic violence,” it is probably not children who immediately enter our minds. However, children are profoundly impacted by domestic violence in their homes. According to Children of Domestic Violence, 90% of parents ... [Read More]