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The Connection Between Your Gut and Your Mental Health

By Steven Gundry, MD

In his new book, The Gut-Brain Paradox, Steven Gundry, MD, talks about how maintaining a healthy gut microbiome may improve your mood.

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The Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapies

By Kara Douglass Thom

Horse-human interactions are enhancing therapy for medical diagnoses, mental health, and more — and they’re helping us be better humans.

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Can the Arrival of Spring Cause Seasonal Affective Disorder?

By Henry Emmons, MD

It turns out seasonal affective disorder is not just a winter affliction. Try these strategies to lessen spring anxiety.

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3 Ways to Eat for Mental Health

By Henry Emmons, MD

Try these nutritional strategies to support your psychological and emotional well-being.

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6 Fitness Experts Share Their Favorite Ways to Practice Self-Care

By Callie Fredrickson

Gather inspiration for your self-care routine by learning how some of our instructors prioritize their personal wellness.

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Can Ketamine Therapy Help Treat Depression and Other Mental Health Disorders?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Ketamine may help treat both acute and chronic depression, as well as other mental health disorders like addiction and PTSD. Learn how it works.

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How Does Sugar Affect Mood?

By Catherine Guthrie

Learn more about the effect that sugar and inflammation have on your mood.

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10 Practices to Get Out Of Your Head and Into the Present

By Christine Schrum

We often lose touch with our bodies, whether because of daily stressors or more deep-seated trauma. These 10 embodiment practices can help us reconnect with our physical selves, calm our nervous systems, and release stress.

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3 Supplements to Support Your Mental Health

By Henry Emmons, MD

B vitamins, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids are essential for supporting mood and mental well-being. Here’s why.

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Should Social Media Carry Warning Labels?

By Ella Roberts

Yes, according to U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who calls for tobacco-style warnings on social media platforms.

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Why Are Young Adults So Much More Anxious and Depressed Than Teenagers?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Plus, four tips on how to thrive in your 20s.

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How One Woman Overcame Her OCD

By Melissa Kay

Melissa Kay shares how she found relief from a debilitating mental illness with medication and a more balanced lifestyle.

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5 Mental Health Benefits of Group Fitness Classes

By Emily Ewen

Life Time class performers share how attending group fitness classes can boost your mental and emotional well-being.

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How Lactobacillus May Support Mental Health

By Craig Cox

Recent research suggests that lactobacillus, which is found in many fermented foods, may have the potential to regulate depression and anxiety.

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Love, Purpose, and Genius: How to Tap into Yours

With Best-Selling Author Jasna Burza
Season 8, Episode 14

Life is stressful and trying at times, and it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and restless. Yet best-selling author Jasna Burza believes we inherently possess what’s needed to change how those difficult experiences impact our lives — and the lives of others.

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An Integrative Approach to Mental Well-Being

With Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT and Barbara Powell, MA
Season 8, Episode 8

Learn why taking an integrative approach to mental well-being can be a productive route to a more optimal state of mental-well-being, and gain tangible ideas for different practices and modalities that can help you feel and function better.

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The Healing Power of Birdsong

By Craig Cox

If feeling low is for the birds, maybe it’s only right that our feathered friends can also lift our spirits.

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Bake It Till You Make It: Dayna Altman’s Success Story

By Dayna Altman

A nationally recognized mental health advocate uses baking and food to make tough conversations more palatable.

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What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

The gold standard in psychotherapy, CBT can help with a range of mental disorders, including anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, depression, addiction, insomnia, and PTSD.

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How Do I Know If It’s Time to Seek Therapy?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

If you’re experiencing one of these five life events, you might consider seeing a therapist.

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