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Looking to enhance the mental health of a loved one — or yourself? We’ve curated a range of articles to help you support your mental health needs.

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Nutrition

Supplements

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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Can Lithium Orotate Be Used for Everyday Mood Support?

By Henry Emmons, MD

Lithium carbonate is a popular medical treatment for bipolar disorder, but a milder, over-the-counter form of this mineral can be used as a mood stabilizer.

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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: Amino Acids for Anxiety

By Henry Emmons, MD

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

Mindfulness & Meditation

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How to Use Journaling for Mental Health

By Jon Spayde

Explore six types of journaling practices that can offer meaningful benefits for your mental health.

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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How to Free Yourself From the Cycle of Rumination

By Henry Emmons, MD

These seven tips can help stop obsessive rumination and cool down your body and mind.

Movement

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How Exercise Can Help Build Physical — and Mental — Resilience

By Andrew Heffernan

Learn how exercise can help build a body and mind that can roll with life’s punches — and come back stronger after stress.

Natural & Integrative Therapies

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The Promise of Psychedelics in Mental-Health Care

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

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

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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: How Using Your Senses Can Improve Your Mental Health

By Henry Emmons, MD

Smell, touch, and sound can help cultivate resilience. Here’s how.

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NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: 3 Adaptogenic Plants to Help Relieve Stress

By Henry Emmons, MD

How rhodiola, eleuthero, and holy basil can help you alleviate the effects of stressful situations.

It's Not All in Your Head

A Whole-Person Approach to Treating Depression

By Quinton Skinner

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

How to Find Support

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How to Talk About Mental Health — and Ask for Help

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

The key? Understanding and overcoming the stigma surrounding mental health.

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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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The Warning Signs of Depression — and When to Seek Help

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

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

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