Depression & Anxiety
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Research Casts Doubt on Seasonal Affective Disorder
An Auburn University study leaves the idea of SAD out in the cold.
The Link Between Depression and Brain Inflammation
A new study suggests that chronic inflammation can lead to depression.
Mindfulness Vs. Depression
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is as effective as pharmaceuticals at preventing depression relapses, according to a 2015 study published in The Lancet.
Free Yourself From Depression
An integrative psychiatrist offers a holistic approach for treating depressive illness.
Out of the Darkness: Jenni Engebretson’s Success Story
How one woman overcame depression and addiction by rebuilding her mind, body, and spirit.
Navigating Social Anxiety
Tricks and tips from professional performers.
How to Beat the Self-Employment Blues
Self-employment can bring some unique sources of stress. Business coach Barbara Winter offers strategies for handling them.
How to Recover From Burnout
Learn to recognize the signs of serious depletion and chronic stress — and how to restore your inner fire.
The Impact Hyperconnection Has on Anxiety Levels
A recent study shows that personal mobile activity is causing stress for smartphone users.
5 Simple Steps to Manage Your Energy and Avoid Burnout
5 ways designed to help you see more clearly how your daily experiences are either adding to — or subtracting from — your energy.
How Expressive Writing Can Help Overcome Test Anxiety
A recent study suggests that spending a few minutes putting your worries on paper before a test or presentation can measurably improve results.
Try a Healthy Dose of Lifestyle
A study by Roger Walsh, MD, PhD, found that making lifestyle changes can be as effective as drugs at treating depression and other mental health disorders.
A Path out of Depression
There’s a reason that most so-called primitive cultures have avoided the depression epidemic afflicting industrialized nations. In a provocative book, a clinical psychologist suggests that adopting more hunter-gatherer habits can help us escape the blues.
How to Ease Flu Anxiety
Feeling panicky about pandemics? Here’s how to ease your worry while taking practical steps to stay safe.
How to Overcome Time Anxiety
How to identify and remedy the stress caused by chronic overscheduling and time poverty.
More Than One Way Out of Depression
Looking for a way out of depression? Antidepressant drugs are not your only option. And the relief offered by natural alternatives just might surprise you.