Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day, and we recognize that there are more than 47.6 million in the U.S. who experience mental illness each year and need support.1 On top of that, many of us walk around in a type of fog, feeling…
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When we break a bone, get a terrible sore throat, or have a pounding headache, it’s obvious the body needs some healing. We talk to doctors, take medicine, and rest. What about when our emotions are hurt? What if we’re suffering from the neck up?…
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Sadly, suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the United States, and the second-leading cause of death among those aged 10 to 34.1 Suicide impacts not only the person who has taken their life, but all of those they’ve left behind—family members, friends, neighbors,…
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Meditation is one way to help us relax. The American Heart Association (AHA) stated that according to a recent study, meditation may decrease the risk of heart disease. The study included practices such as: Mindful meditation: focuses one’s attention Raja yoga meditation: addresses confidence, awareness,…
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Parenting just may be the hardest job on the planet. As we raise our kids, we juggle work, relationships, our home and hobbies. Most parents have the same important goal: we want to have happy and healthy children. Yet, doing so can feel overwhelming. The…
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Even by conservative estimates, one in five adults in the U.S. can benefit from counseling to help them deal with stress, anxiety, and other situations in their lives. Counseling has become more popular and accepted — the walls are coming down! If you’ve ever felt…
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The “winter blahs” are real — our bodies could be reacting to seeing less daylight. Does feeling less energetic or wanting to sleep and sometimes eat more this time of year sound familiar? But what does it mean if you’ve been feeling this way for…
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In light of Stress Awareness Month (April) and Mental Health Awareness Month (May), we asked our Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health, Dr. Monika Roots some of our most pressing questions about Teladoc’s virtual counseling service. Here’s what she had to say: Teladoc: What does…