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The Improve Mental Health website will be updated regularly with the latest information as well as new and interesting articles on how you can improve mental health and overcome mental disorders.

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Sep 20, 2011

Thyroid Problems And Stress

Thyroid problems are mainly characterised by hypothyroidism (low thyroid function), which is a condition that affects around 10 percent of the population. It is characterised by a large array of symptoms including: fatigue, weight gain/ inability to lose weight, depression, unrefreshing sleep, constipation, dry/itchy skin, dry brittle hair and nails.

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Sep 15, 2011

Stress And Digestion

Stress and digestion are closely connected. Whenever stress levels are high, digestion is impaired. It is estimated that approximately 70 percent of people either have a digestive disease or will suffer from digestive system diseases over their lifetime.

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May 24, 2011

Normal Body Temperature

Normal body temperature can be influenced by the level of stress and tension in our body. Changes in our hand and foot temperature are one way we can measure this.

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Apr 28, 2011

Parts of the Brain - the impact of damage

There are many different parts of the brain and there exists a complex interaction between all of these parts as well as the various organs and systems of the body.

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Mar 8, 2011

Stress Response | HPA Axis

Stress and the stress response mean different things to different people but it is often viewed in a negative light. However, when triggered at appropriate times, stress and our corresponding stress response is certainly not a bad thing.

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Feb 7, 2011

Signs of Stress | Symptoms of Stress

Advancements in technology now allow us to accurately detect signs of stress and the impact it has on the body. Resting heart rate variability is one area that psychologists now examine using biofeedback machines.

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Jan 30, 2011

Inspirational messages when you are down

Inspirational Youtube messages and clips when you are feeling down.

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Jan 25, 2011

Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation or over breathing (either by rapid breaths, excessive deep breathing, or a combination of the two), it leads to a state known as hypocapnia. Hypocapnia is a commonly overlooked problem by mental health and medical professionals and basically means a deficiency in carbon dioxide (CO2).

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Jan 24, 2011

Causes of Mental Illness

There are a number of causes of mental illness relating to biological, psychological, environmental, and nutritional factors. To adequately treat mental health problems like depression and anxiety the causes must be identified and treated.

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Jan 24, 2011

Biofeedback Machine | Biofeedback Techniques

A biofeedback machine involves the use of cutting-edge technology to help people learn about the physiology of their specific stress response and then apply relaxation and other stress management techniques to manage their stress levels.

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Jan 19, 2011

Inflammation in the Body

Inflammation in the body is well-known to cause a range of health problems. In this article we will examine the impact inflammation has on mental health problems, particularly how it may be one of the major causes of depression.

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Jan 5, 2011