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People Are Doing What to Get a Tan?...I am the mother of two young adults and an elementary school teacher of 25 years. I’ve survived the era of Aqua Net hair, white Keds with tight-rolled jeans, and...reactions3comments
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
What Is Mental Health?...Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you relate to others. Just like good physical health, good mental health is vital...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Coping with Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
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Second biopsy?...Hi everyone. I have not been diagnosed with melanoma, so I hope this is ok to post here. About 3 weeks ago, something made me look at this freckle/mole on...reactions3replies
That friend who won't wear sunscreen...Do you have a friend who refuses to wear sunscreen? How do you approach the topic of sun-safe practices with them? Or do you?...reactionsrepliesAwarenessFriends & Family
Let's Talk about Ocular Melanoma...Going to the eye doctor is a mixed bag for me. I love getting better eyesight and new, fashionable frames. Eyeglasses have come a long way since the 1970’s when...reactions1comment
SkinCancer.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on SkinCancer.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...reactionscomments
Don’t Fall for the Tanning Bed Hype...I can always tell when spring break time gets closer. Do you know how I can tell? Because every morning as I’m getting ready for work, I hear a commercial...reactions4comments
App for scanning moles...Hello everybody! I want to ask a question - who knows and uses applications for mapping moles?...reactions3repliesDiagnosisPreventionAwareness
Skin Cancer and Vitiligo: What’s the Connection?...Aggressive skin cancer (melanoma) and vitiligo are two very different diseases. However, they can occur at the same time. When vitiligo occurs in people with melanoma, it is called melanoma-associated...reactions4comments
