Henry Emmons, MD

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Functional/Integrative Medicine | Mental Health

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How Using Your Senses Can Improve Your Mental Health

By Henry Emmons, MD

Smell, touch, and sound can help cultivate resilience. Here’s how.

Mental Health | Personal Care/Beauty

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Is Depression Overdiagnosed?

By Henry Emmons, MD

Labeling all mood dysregulation as “depression” may interfere with effective treatment. Consider this a more nuanced approach.

Sleep

5 Evening Routines for Better Sleep

By Henry Emmons, MD

Try these tips for better sleep at night, including dimming the lights in the final hours of the day and staying away from the bedroom until you are ready to go to bed.

Sleep

6 Morning Routines for Better Sleep

By Henry Emmons, MD

Did you know that making your bed in the morning ups your chances of sleeping well at night?

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Sleep

11 Tips to Optimize Your Circadian Rhythm

By Henry Emmons, MD

Seeking better sleep? Try these morning and evening routines to get in sync.

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Mental Health | Stress

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Amino Acids for Anxiety

By Henry Emmons, MD

These three supplements can help settle the nervous system and calm a worried mind.

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Functional/Integrative Medicine | Mental Health

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Can Aromatherapy Help With Anxiety?

By Henry Emmons, MD

Essential oils and aromatherapy can support mental and emotional health in many ways, says our columnist Henry Emmons, MD.

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Heart & Cardiovascular Health | Mental Health

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How Heart-Rate Variability Affects Your Stress Response

By Henry Emmons, MD

Discover how to create heart-rate coherence for a greater sense of calm.

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Healthy Habits/Goal Setting | Mindfulness/Meditation

A Mindful View of Motivation

By Henry Emmons, MD

How to get yourself going without beating yourself up.

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Functional/Integrative Medicine | Gut Health

How Probiotics Affects Your Mood

By Henry Emmons, MD

Boosting the gut’s healthy microbes can support a more positive outlook.

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Mental Health | Mindfulness/Meditation

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How to Tame Your Monkey Mind

By Henry Emmons, MD

Becoming more mindful of our racing thoughts can help slow them down.

Community | Coworkers

How to Be Happy for Others

By Henry Emmons, MD

How cultivating joy for others can help transform scarcity thinking.

Mental Health | Mindfulness/Meditation

How to Use Screen Time Mindfully

By Henry Emmons, MD

Here are four ways to reduce the negative impact of your digital devices.

Brain Health | Mental Health

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: This Is Your Brain on Screens

By Henry Emmons, MD

How digital devices affect our mental health.

Community | Family/Parenting/Kids

Why Meaningful Encounters Matter

By Henry Emmons, MD

Loneliness is a huge health risk for us all. Here are ways to create more high-quality connections.

Family/Parenting/Kids | Mental Health

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How to Support Anxious Teens

By Henry Emmons, MD

Many doctors prescribe medication for teen anxiety, but an integrative developmental and behavioral pediatrician offers these natural therapies.

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Brain Health | Mental Health

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: 7 Ways to Boost Serotonin Levels — and Your Mood — This Summer

By Henry Emmons, MD

When the temperature rises, serotonin levels may fall, along with your mood. Turn down the heat with these Ayurveda-inspired tips.

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Nature

Quick Ways to Get Out in Nature

By Henry Emmons, MD

Whether you have five minutes, 20 minutes, two hours, or all day, here are some ways to get outside.

Mental Health | Nature

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Why Spending Time Outside Is Essential to Our Mental Health

By Henry Emmons, MD

Integrative psychiatrist Henry Emmons, MD, on why nature is essential to our mental well-being.

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Mental Health | Supplements

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: 5 Supplements for Mental Health

By Henry Emmons, MD

Here are some key supplements to give your mental health a boost.

Mental Health | Sleep

Sleep Yourself Well

By Henry Emmons, MD

Why sleep is vital to your mental health.