Discusses basic types of advance directives. Covers living will and medical power of attorney to appoint a health care agent. Explains when and why advance directive is needed. Lists steps in preparing one.

An advance directive is a form. It describes the kinds of medical care you want to have if you're badly hurt or have a serious illness and can't speak for yourself. A living will (declaration) and a medical power of attorney (durable power of...

Covers causes and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Looks at how treatment can help and steps you can take. Discusses most effective treatments—counseling and antidepressant medicines. Includes stories from others in their own words.

Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that can affect your ability to think clearly, manage your emotions, and interact with others. It affects each person differently. Most people who have schizophrenia: Hear and sometimes see things that aren'

Discusses how to live with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), a device that helps control heart rhythm. Gives safety guidelines and tips for travel, exercise, and making an ICD shock plan.

After you leave a violent relationship, you may have to take extra steps to stay safe. For example, if you printed out this information, it's safer to keep it in the hands of a trusted friend than at home. Here are some tips that may increase your safety. Keep in mind that this information is not official legal advice...

Briefly discusses types of poisonings and related symptoms. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers first aid steps as well as calling Poison Control.

Who is at risk for depression during pregnancy? If you had depression before you became pregnant, you're more likely to have it during your pregnancy. Or you may have it for the first time when you're pregnant. Depression during pregnancy may also be more likely if you have anxiety or more stress in your life or lack...

More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. Having the right tools, medicines, supplies, and information on hand will improve the quality of your self-care. Store all your self-care tools and supplies in a central location, such as a large drawer in the bedroom or family room. It's a good idea...

If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), your symptoms may get worse over a short time and stay bad. This is called an exacerbation (say "egg-ZASS-er-BAY-shun") or flare-up. Your shortness of breath, cough, or mucus may get worse.

What are public health threats? Public health threats are events or disasters that can affect you and your community. Some examples of public health threats are: Natural disasters. Disease outbreaks. Accidents involving hazardous substances. Terrorist attacks. Racial attacks. Active shooters or other violence in public...

Briefly discusses signs of abuse, how abuse affects health, and how to find help. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers steps to take to keep yourself or someone else safe.

Discusses pacemakers to control heart rhythm. Gives information on safety guidelines and tips for exercise and travel.

When you are living with health problems, regular exercise and activity are important. They keep you healthier, give you energy, make you stronger, and help your mood. Exercise and activity can help many health problems. When you're active, you are less likely to have problems caused by diabetes, heart disease, lung...

As soon as you start to think about leaving, you need to take extra care to stay safe. For example, if you printed out this information, it's safer to keep it in the hands of a trusted friend than at home. The more prepared and supported you are, the safer leaving can be. Here are some tips that may be helpful. Keep in...

Discusses causes and symptoms like sadness and feelings of helplessness. Covers related illnesses like bipolar disorder and SAD. Looks at treatment with medicines, counseling, and lifestyle choices. Discusses suicidal thoughts and when to call a doctor.