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Depression & Anxiety

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How to Help a Friend Struggling With Depression

When someone near you is suffering, it can be challenging to maintain a bright outlook. Here's how to rise above the emotional tide.

By Jon Spayde

Depression & Anxiety Friends

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How to Deal With Pandemic Burnout

A therapist who specializes in burnout offers tips for self-care during a crisis.

By Courtney Helgoe

Attitude/Mindset Covid-19

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Feeling Anxious About Your Finances? Try These 3 Tips to Ease the Stress

Nearly everyone has experienced money issues, but for some, fretting over finances becomes full-bore anxiety. These three expert tips can help ease your worries.

By Jessie Sholl

Depression & Anxiety Financial Health

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4 Supplements for Anxiety Relief

In addition to herbal remedies, targeted nutritional supplements can help manage chronic anxiety.

By Catherine Guthrie

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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The Problem of Caregiver Burnout

People who are professional caregivers may experience vicarious trauma. Here's why.

By Quinton Skinner

Aging Parents Depression & Anxiety

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9 Ways to Beat Workplace Burnout

Feeling burned out on work can seriously harm your physical and mental health. Here are nine ways to rediscover the joy in your job.

By Quinton Skinner

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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How to Overcome Workplace Burnout

The effects of workplace burnout are real and widespread. Here are some signs of burnout — as well as strategies to help you recover and re-engage.

By Quinton Skinner

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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What Are the 5 Best Herbs for Anxiety?

Integrative-medicine experts explain which herbs actually work for anxiety — with dosage guidance, safety notes, and how to match the right herb to your specific symptoms.

By Catherine Guthrie

Depression & Anxiety Functional/Integrative Medicine

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Overcoming Party-Hosting Anxiety

Opening your home to guests for the holidays? Here are a few expert tips to avoid hospitality-induced anxiety.

By Jon Spayde

Depression & Anxiety Healthy Communication

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The Truth About Postpartum Hormones and Healing: A Q&A With Aviva Romm, MD

An integrative-medicine doc, who is also a midwife, shares the ins and outs of postpartum hormones — plus tips to support yourself.

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Depression & Anxiety Functional/Integrative Medicine

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Do GABA Supplements Help With Anxiety?

Many people believe GABA may help with anxiety, but the data is limited.

By Jon Spayde

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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6 Tips to Beat the Winter Blues

Seasonal affective disorder can make a stressful time of year even harder. Here’s how to offset the symptoms of SAD.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Attitude/Mindset Depression & Anxiety

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Exercise Now, Avoid Depression Later

Why midlife fitness may reduce the risks of depression later in life.

By Kaelyn Riley

Depression & Anxiety Healthy Aging

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How Exercise Can Alleviate Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

Why going for a run helps balance our brain chemistry — and improve our mood.

By Michael Dregni

Brain Health Depression & Anxiety

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The Roots of Anxiety: A Case Study

How detoxing helped one woman overcome her anxiety.

By Deanna Minich, PhD

Depression & Anxiety Mental Health

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A Whole-Person Approach to Treating Depression

Depression is not all in your head. Here are nonpharmaceutical, lifestyle-based ways to treat depression from the ground up.

By Quinton Skinner

Depression & Anxiety Functional/Integrative Medicine

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5 Ways to Eat to Manage Anxiety

Expert tips on what to eat to help ease anxiety.

By Catherine Guthrie

Depression & Anxiety Hormones

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4 Natural Remedies for Anxiety That May Help You Feel Calmer

Discover four natural remedies for anxiety, including lavender, ashwagandha, reishi, and motherwort, that may help promote calm and better sleep.

By Catherine Guthrie

Depression & Anxiety Functional/Integrative Medicine

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How Caffeine Can Increase Anxiety

If you experience anxiety, it might be time to lay off the caffeine. Here's why.

By Catherine Guthrie

Depression & Anxiety Hormones

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4 Strategies for Anti-Anxiety Eating

These four nutritional strategies can help support a calmer state of mind.

By Catherine Guthrie

Cooking & Food Depression & Anxiety

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Which Adaptogens Work Best to Heal Burnout?

Integrative-medicine doc Aviva Romm on which adaptogens help for burnout — and which are too stimulating.

By Aviva Romm, MD

Depression & Anxiety Functional/Integrative Medicine