Mental Health Stories

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“Loneliness is not a personal failing”: Dartmouth Health psychologist offers advice for forging connection, feeling better

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a public health advisory about the dangers of loneliness, saying it impacts half of all American adults.

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Overcoming loneliness

If you are lonely, you are not alone. But feeling more connected is within reach and could help improve your health.

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Mom and baby boy

Baby on the way or already born? Support is all around

Dartmouth Health shares information and resources to help with the "baby blues," feeling sad or anxious before or after having a baby.

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