Depression & Anxiety

11 Natural Remedies for Insomnia, Anxiety, Brain Fog, and Fatigue

Occasional stressors like sleeplessness or fatigue can make it tempting to reach for over-the-counter drugs, but some mental health experts recommend trying nutritional supplements and remedies first.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

13 Ways to Combat the Winter Blues at Work

Learn why we experience a lull in the winter months and how we can set ourselves up for success.

By Callie Fredrickson

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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6 Strategies to Cope With Climate-Change Anxiety

Here's how to move beyond fear, overwhelm, and anger — and respond with your emotional well-being intact.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?

Mingling with unfamiliar people and eating in front of others are just two things that can cause debilitating symptoms for people with social anxiety disorder.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Depression & Anxiety Personal Development

Does Exercising Help With Anxiety?

Yes, according to a recent study — and the more intense the exercise, the more it may help.

By Craig Cox

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

The Promise of Psychedelics in Mental-Health Care

Psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA have been used to treat everything from depression to PTSD to substance use.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Addiction Depression & Anxiety

How B Vitamins Can Help Lift Depression

Supplementing with B vitamins can help protect our brains from stress and increase the production of feel-good neurotransmitters. Here's why.

By Henry Emmons, MD

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

Can Massage Help Ease Anxiety and Depression?

Stimulating the peripheral nerves with massage can switch the nervous system into rest-and-relaxation mode.

By Mo Perry

Depression & Anxiety Functional/Integrative Medicine

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Rising Early May Reduce Depression Risk

Sleep timing may lower risk of major depression by as much as 23 percent, according to a recent study in JAMA Psychiatry.

By Michael Dregni

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

Is Depression Overdiagnosed?

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

By Henry Emmons, MD

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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Can Microdosing Help Mental Health?

Some health providers are using psychedelics to help treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

By Kaelyn Riley

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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Amino Acids for Anxiety

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

By Henry Emmons, MD

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Youth Depression?

Sleep disorders, gastrointestinal infections, and a higher risk of premature death are just some of the possible effects, according to a recent study.

By Michael Dregni

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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Can Aromatherapy Help With Anxiety?

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

By Henry Emmons, MD

Depression & Anxiety Functional/Integrative Medicine

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The Warning Signs of Depression — and When to Seek Help

Depression is more common than you might think. Here are some symptoms of depression, as well as new treatments.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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When to Seek Help for Anxiety

If you're struggling with anxiety and unsure whether to seek help or ride it out, consider the following factors.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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4 Ways to Treat Anxiety

Learn why anxiety goes hand in hand with depression and irritability — and how to treat it.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

Talks — S2, EP2 / How Anxiety Manifests + Tools For Managing It

Tingling fingers. A nervous stomach. Distractedness. Did you know these can all be signs of anxiety? In this episode, Life Time MindCoach Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, speaks to how our bodies react to anxiety and offers useful practices we can all use to feel better in those moments.

With Brie Vortherms

Depression & Anxiety Mindfulness/Meditation