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The Nature Cure

By Molly Tynjala

Discover nine ways that being in nature can help ease depression and hypertension and improve resiliency and immunity.

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PTSD Coaching

By Michael Dregni

The Department of Veteran Affairs has developed several apps to help veterans cope with trauma — but they’re available to everyone.

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The Downside of Optimism

By Jessie Sholl

The power of positive thinking is undeniable, but insisting on always maintaining a sunny disposition can also have a dark side. Our experts share advice for taking the bad with the good.

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Can Microdosing Help Mental Health?

By Kaelyn Riley

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

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How Fitness Can Improve Your Brain and Mental Health

By Michael Dregni and Maggie Fazeli Fard

Moving your body can help you sharpen your focus, improve your mood, and more.

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Dean Barnard’s Success Story

By Dean Barnard

In recommitting to his faith, family, friends, and fitness, one man rediscovers a long-lost passion and reconnects with his purpose.

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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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The Emotional Impact of Miscarriage

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Coping with the loss of a pregnancy can take a toll on both a person and a relationship. Here’s why — and what to do about it.

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What Are the Long-Term Effects of Youth Depression?

By Michael Dregni

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

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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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Building Mental Resilience: 4 Solution-Focused Exercises

By Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT

Learn how to focus on solutions rather than problems in Part Three of this three-part series.

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Building Mental Resilience: 5 Thought-Shifting Exercises

By Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT

Learn how to control your inner conversation and maintain a steady mental state in Part Two of this three-part series.

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Making Peace With My Body

By Casey Urban

Through ongoing therapy and joyful movement, Casey Urban shares her journey of self-love and body acceptance after an eating disorder.

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Building Mental Resilience: 6 Mind-Body Grounding Exercises

By Jen Elmquist, MA, LMFT

Learn how to reduce your body’s stress response in Part One of this three-part series.

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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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How to Find the Right Therapist

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Credentials, cost, and length of treatment are just a few factors to consider when finding a therapist.

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Moving for Mental Health

By Life Time and HOKA

How maintaining a consistent fitness and movement routine has helped improve Life Time member Lindsay Byrd’s physical and mental well-being.

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How to Deal With Loneliness

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Here’s how to maintain social connections — even amid a pandemic.

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Why Friends Are Essential to Our Well-Being

By Jessie Sholl

Friendship matters. Here’s why our pals are critical to our health — and how to maintain meaningful connections with those we love.

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