HealthyLife Student Self Care Guide

Take Charge of Your Physical and Emotional Health

by Don R. Powell, Ph.D. and the
American Institute for Preventive Medicine

Note: This guide is not meant to substitute for expert medical advice or treatment. The information is given to help you make informed choices about your health. Follow your health care provider’s advice if it differs from what is given in this guide.

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This guide is one of a series of publications, programs, and online products, developed by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, designed to help individuals reduce health care costs and improve the quality of their lives.

Section I–Common Physical Health Problems

How to Use This Section

• Abdominal Pain
• Acne
• Alcohol & Alcohol Safety
• Allergies & Asthma
• Colds & Flu (Includes SARS)
• Coughs
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue (Includes Mononucleosis)
• Fever

• Headaches
• Skin Injuries
• Sore Throats
• Sprains, Strains & Sports Injuries
• STDs/HIV
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Vaginal Problems
• Vomiting & Nausea
• West Nile Virus

Section II–Playing It Safe

• General Safety Guidelines
• Drugs & Drug Safety
• Over-the-Counter Medication Safety
• Skin Safety
• Tests & Immunizations
• Testicular Self-Exam
• Breast Self-Exam

Section III–Lifestyle Issues

• Eat Well & Get Regular Exercise
• Set Up Good Sleep Habits
• Don’t Use Tobacco Products
• Sexual Health

Section IV- Mental Health Facts

• Mental Health Facts
• Characteristics of Mental Health
• It's Okay to Ask for Help
• What Professional Counseling Really Is
• Helping Someone Close to You
• Reasons to Seek Help

• Where to Go For Help
• A Therapists' Who's Who
• Various Treatment Approaches
• How to Choose a Therapist
• Evaluating Your Treatment
• Tips for Mental Health
• National Resources

Section V- Common Mental Health Topics

• Alcohol Problems
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Burnout
• Codependency
• Depression
• Drug Dependence
• Eating Disorders
• Gambling
• Grief/Bereavement
• Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior

• Panic Attacks
• Paranoia
• Parenting Issues
• Passive/Aggressive Behavior
• Phobias
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Relationship/Marital Problems
• Schizophrenia
• Self-Esteem
• Sexual Concerns
• Stress
• Suicidal Thoughts

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August 07, 2007