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Insomnia in people with depression is associated with neural circuits in the temporal lobe

A new neuroimaging study comparing brain activity of depressed people suffering from insomnia with brain activity of people without insomnia has found that participants with insomnia and depression had higher resting-state functional connectivity in the s

Politics | Philosophy

The Power of Victimhood - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics

Liberals are starting to come around to the idea that teaching young people to be victims is counterproductive and, worse, actively harmful to mental health and the culture at large. Jonathan Haidt writes a long piece at his Substack, and...

Pets & Animals | Allergy

Could Your Sinus Problems Be Making You Depressed?

While the exact causes are not entirely clear, the link between sinus congestion and depression has been extensively documented and theories abound.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Student mental health is in crisis. Campuses are rethinking their approach

Amid massive increases in demand for care, psychologists are helping colleges and universities embrace a broader culture of well-being and better equipping faculty to support students in need.

Psychology | Psychology

Research: Depression is probably not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain

A new study from academics at UCL may change the way we view and treat depression. Find out more about the implications.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

Why You Procrastinate Or Lack Motivation—And What To Do About It.

As humans, we’re driven to seek pleasure and avoid pain. We have to either *want* to do something or perceive that we *need* to do something to take action. Here are eight strategies that will help you set yourself up for follow-through.

Psychology | Psychology

14% of students quit college because of mental health challenges | Fortune

Mental health struggles prevented a significant portion of students from earning their college degree, according to a new report from Sallie Mae.

Psychology | Psychology

Why can't I enjoy music when I'm depressed?

Experts explain what stops the brain from translating music into pleasure.

Psychology | Psychology

New psychology research uncovers an interesting link between inflammatory responses and depression

People who experience high inflammatory reactivity to socially stressful situations are more likely to develop depressive symptoms, according to a new study published in Psychological Science. The findings provide new insights into how interpersonal stres

Psychology | Psychology

Differences in men and women's brains may reveal better ways to treat depression

Scientists uncovered biological mechanisms that can, in part, explain why men and women experience severe depression differently.

Science & Technology | Science & Medicine

Human Psychopathology and Well-being

Investigating various factors associated with mental health and overall well-being in college students Background: Mental health issues continue to be a source of concern word wide, as the prevalen…

Science & Technology | Science & Medicine

Abortion Study

Investigating pregnancy termination in an animal model Background: Approximately 20% of all pregnancies in the U.S. end in abortion. The health implications of abortion on women continues to be a s…

Psychology | Psychology

You Knew She Was Depressed, But Suicidal? Now What? - Workplace Coach Blog

Your coworker is depressed, possibly suicidal, what can you do?

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

How Mental Health First Aid Can Help Reduce Stigma - Mental Health First Aid

It’s easy to see why talking about our mental health may not be easy. Research shows that public stigma, or society’s negative attitudes and behaviors surrounding mental health, and self-stigma, the internalization of those attitudes, prevent many fro

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

Rates Of Postnatal Depression Among New Mothers Rose Sharply During Lockdown – Research Digest

By Emily Reynolds. Study of London-based mothers finds rates of postnatal depression were twice European average during lockdown.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Waking Just One Hour Earlier Cuts Depression Risk by Double Digits

Changing your sleep schedule by one hour has a significant impact on risk factors for major depression. Going to sleep and waking one hour earlier than usual was associated with a 23% decreased risk of developing depressive disorders.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

What to Do When You Don't Want to Do Anything

Everyone has times when they feel unmotivated or listless. Here are just a few things you can try if you don't feel like doing anything.

Psychology | Psychology

Depression: A Family Affair

Can depression be passed on to future generations, and if it can, how can treatment help?

Health & Fitness | Health News

Breathwork Helps Tame Stress, Benefits Your Mind and Body

Too many people breath the shallow breaths of the stressed and anxious. That lack of airflow creates more stress, and so a vicious cycle begins.

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

Israeli Researchers Develop AI Tech To Detect Early Signs Of Suicide Risk

The suicide risk detection tech is based on the automatic text analysis of social network content via machine learning and NLP algorithms.

Psychology | Psychology

Majority of LGBTQ youth experiencing anxiety, depression amid Covid, poll finds

The results also showed three-fourths of LGBTQ youth reported suffering from increased loneliness since the start of the pandemic.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

The Disguises of Depression | Psychology Today

It's National Depression Awareness Month. If sufferers of depression are going to be recognized, it's high time we deconstruct popular culture's stereotypes of the condition.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Big Health study shows digital CBT for insomnia also improves depression symptoms | 2020-08-18 | BioWorld

Big Health’s digital therapeutic Sleepio may not only improve insomnia but also reduce symptoms of depression, a study to be published Aug. 19 in the Journal of Sleep Research shows. Sleepio is a fully automated digital sleep improvement program designe

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Handgun ownership is a 'major risk factor' for suicide

Owning a handgun is linked to a significantly higher risk of suicide, and particularly suicide by firearm, according to a large study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Health & Fitness | Psychology!

7 Strategies for Coping With Depression

Read some helpful tips for living well when it comes to depression.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Why Suicide Rates Among Millennials Are Rising - The Atlantic

Suicides and overdoses among young adults were already skyrocketing before the pandemic started. Now experts fear that the situation is going to get even worse.

News | News Items

Mental Health & the Impact of This Pandemic: | Dr. Dyan

How can we protect and support our mental health during the global pandemic? Here are 7 simple tips that can grow our awareness and help us stay strong.

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

COVID-19 and Anxiety: Coping with the Emotional Fallout of Isolation - Alpha-Stim

Experts say to practice social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus. Isolation can lead to depression and anxiety; Alpha-Stim can help.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Study finds skipping breakfast is linked to a greater risk of depressive symptoms

Workers who omit breakfast show a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, according to a study published in Psychiatry Research. Depression is a ...

Psychology | Personality

Separation Stings: Study Finds Social Isolation May Cause Physical Inflammation

Researchers at the University of Surrey and Brunel University London say that social isolation may lead to increased bodily inflammation.

News | Animal Links

Depressive Symptoms Lessened by Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Anti-inflammatory agents, such as aspirin/paracetamol, statins, and antibiotics, can safely and effectively curb the symptoms of major depression, finds a pooled analysis of the available evidence.

Health & Fitness | Health

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin can battle major depression, scientists find

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin can battle major depression effectively and could be a safer alternative than antidepressants, a major new study suggests.

Health & Fitness | Sleep

When Sleep Improves so Does Anxiety, Depression, and Paranoia

Study finds therapy designed to treat insomnia also reduced paranoia and hallucinations, and improved depression and anxiety in patients

Health & Fitness | Sleep

Sleep Quality Shown to Improve with Digital CBT

By Jack Barton. Screens are often blamed for damaging our sleep and mental health - but technology can be a force for good.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Avoidance, Rumination, Procrastination and the Link to Depression

Procrastination is a very common aspect of depression. To help sufferers and their loved ones better understand this, I’ll unpack the links.

Food & Drink | Food

Red meat halves risk of depression - Telegraph

Women who reduce lamb and beef in their diets are more likely to suffer
depression, according to the new study.

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

Israeli startup uses AI to find best depression treatment - ISRAEL21c

Predictix by Taliaz aims to help psychiatrists match each patient with the most effective prescription.

Health & Fitness | Health News

New Insights on Gut Permeability and Depression

New research suggests those with a leaky gut, when toxins or bacteria seep through the intestinal wall, face a greater risk of depression.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Feeling Disconnected from How One Used to Be is Linked to Depression

By Christian Jarrett. To the researchers' surprise, greater derailment preceded reductions in depression.

Health & Fitness | Health

Pictures: Use Exercise to Help Depression

When you’re depressed, it can be hard to do anything. But if you can get yourself to exercise regularly, you may find you feel a bit better. Get information you can use from this WebMD slide show.

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

Depression Doesn’t Feel the Same for Everyone - Alpha-Stim

Often when people think of depression, they imagine it as overwhelming sadness, but everyone who suffers from depression has a unique experience.

Psychology | Personality

What is it like to experience mental health problems? – Research Digest

A roundup of the research we've covered over the years that's explored what it's like to live with mental health problems, from OCD to hearing voices

Health & Fitness | Sleep

The Struggle Is Real: Baby Sleep Problems Can Lead To Parental Depression

Most parents of newborns know the struggle that comes with getting babies to sleep through the night. Now a recent study shows baby sleep problems may actually lead to depression for some.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

Regulators Approve a New Drug That Could Be a Game-Changer For Postpartum Depression

Federal regulators have just given the green light to a second new kind of antidepressant this month, after decades of little progress combating the disease.

Psychology | Parenting and Kids

When Dad Is Sad: Postpartum Depression In Men Must Be Taken More Seriously, Study Finds

As many as 1 in 10 new dads suffer from postpartum depression (PPD), but how does the condition differ for men compared to women?

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Esketamine: FDA approves new antidepressant to treat most debilitating cases - The Washington Post

The nasal spray works in a new way and is based on an old anesthetic, ketamine, that has been used as a party drug

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Fast-Acting Depression Drug, Newly Approved, Could Help Millions

A nasal spray version of the drug ketamine has shown promise as an antidepressant, even if its properties still aren’t well understood.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

How People Who Appear the Happiest Could be the Most Dangerously Depressed

Why are people who are depressed look so happy? The term ‘smiling depression’ – appearing happy to others while internally suffering depressive symptoms – has become increasingly popular.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

F.D.A. Panel Recommends New Depression Treatment

The active ingredients of ketamine, a popular club drug, show promise in battling deep despair.

Health & Fitness | Health

Best mental health apps for sleep, anxiety and depression

Technology is often criticised for worsening our mental health, particularly social media. New figures released for Time to Talk Day (February 7) demonstrate that though the average person in London has 540 friends on social media, 20 per cent of people s

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

The Key To A Long, Healthy Life Lies Within The Gut, Study Finds - Study Finds

The world of life deep within our bellies may hold the key to many happy, healthy years ahead. Experiments on fruit flies showed increased lifespan after the addition of probiotics and an herbal supplement.

Health & Fitness | Sleep

Study: Women Who Are 'Early Birds' Are Less Likely To Develop Depression - Study Finds

Women who find themselves feeling blue may want to consider changing their bedtimes. A recent study found that middle-aged women who both go to bed and rise earlier are less likely to develop depression than others in the same demographic.

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

13 Ways to Give Back During the Holidays Without Giving Money

While the holiday season is a time of abundance for some, it’s also an ideal time to help those in need. Here are some thoughtful ways you can give back during this time of year, using your time and talent, and not necessarily your wallet.

News | Animal Links

People with depression, all treatment failed, until they adopted a pet

By Christian Jarrett. The companionship and responsibilities involved in looking after a pet may help combat depression.

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

The Complicated Relationship Between Social Media and Depression - Neuroscience News

A new study reveals a correlation between the passive use of social media and depression symptoms such as loneliness and fatigue.

Health & Fitness | Sleep

Sleep Deprivation Makes Your Anxiety Peak

According to two new studies, a lack of sleep is associated with both increased anxiety and increased anger, both of which can also lead to further sleep deprivation, creating a cyclical problem.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

7 Ways to Stop Feeling Lonely During the Holidays

The holidays often amplify feelings of loneliness and isolation, but three experts offer 7 tips that will help you to cope.

Health & Fitness | Health News

ABC News: Dayton officers using technology to treat stress, anxiety, PTSD - Alpha-Stim

Original article by Christina Schaefer for ABC 22 DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF/WRGT) In the 30 years Gregory Moyer has been a police officer, he’s seen a lot, “things that come back to haunt you.” He’s a detective with Forensic Services at the Dayton Poli

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

People with mental illness share what they want scientists to study - STAT

The new survey is part of a growing trend in the mental health field to listen to people and find out what they want scientists to study.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

This is how psychotherapy for depression changes the brain – Research Digest

By Alex Fradera. Understanding the neural correlates of psychotherapy could help enhance its effectiveness.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

How to Find the Motivation to Work Out When You’re Depressed

Working out can be especially difficult when you’re depressed, even though the brain benefits are powerful. An expert explains how to harness the latest research and get motivated.

Health & Fitness | Health Tips

8 Ways to Tackle Morning Depression and Successfully Get Out of Bed

Depression can make it hard to get out of bed in the morning, especially when it’s kept you up all night or given you restless sleep. Here’s eight ways to tackle difficult mornings with a little self-care and consideration.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

The overlooked subset of people who thrive after major depression

By Emma Young. More research is needed into people who experience "high functioning after depression".

Psychology | Personality

12 signs of a depression relapse

After experiencing one period of depression, many people experience a relapse. This can happen either before recovery is complete, or some time later, as a separate episode. Learn more about the early signs of relapses and recurrence and possible trigger

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

'Winter blues' study finds key to depression resilience

A new study examines the brains of people with seasonal affective disorder to examine why some people do not develop depression despite being at risk.

Science & Technology | Social Media

YouTube Stars Accused of Profiting Off Fans' Depression - The Atlantic

Viewers are outraged that some of the site’s biggest celebrities have partnered with a controversial online counseling service.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

When the Mind Goes Dark - Mindful

When depression hits, can meditating help you work through it? Maybe, but not always. Psychologists weigh in on when mindfulness therapies can (and can’t) help to ease depression.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

We Tell Suicidal People to ‘Get Help.’ But What Happens When They Do? | The Mighty

The Mighty answers the question, "What really happens to people who get help when they're suicidal?"

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

Using Mindfulness to Treat Depression - Mindful

Daniel Goleman explains how Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy gives people the tools to recognize and talk back to negative thoughts.

Psychology | Personality

Brain scans could distinguish bipolar from depression: Looking inside the brain to distinguish bipolar from depression -

New research has found that neurons deep inside the brain could hold the key to accurately diagnosing bipolar disorder and depression.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Vagus Nerve Stimulation A 'Game Changer' For People Battling Depression - Study Finds

Clinical depression directly impacts 14 million Americans, many of whom do not get the desired results from medications or other traditional treatments. New research shows that vagus nerve stimulation could be a life-changer for people battling the mental

Psychology | Personality

Study: 1 In 4 College Students Diagnosed With Mental Health Condition - Study Finds

College brings about new experiences and challenges for young adults that can be difficult to adapt to and overcome, so perhaps it's no surprise that a new study reports high rates of stress and mental health conditions among students.

Psychology | Personality

Morning depression: Causes, symptoms, and how to cope

Diurnal variations are types of depression that cause symptoms to get worse at certain times of the day. Morning depression is a common diurnal variation. In this article, learn about the symptoms and risk factors for morning depression, as well as the tr

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Molecule deficiency may help diagnose severe depression

New research shows that reduced blood levels of a specific molecule may predict the severity of major depressive disorder and change diagnostic practices.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Short Depression Test | HealthyPlace

Short depression test helps determine if you have symptoms of depression and need treatment. Take online depression test. Instantly scored. Free.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

To Anderson Cooper: Suicide Attempt Survivors Can’t Always Answer Why

Anderson Cooper said he stills struggles to understand why after his brother's suicide 30 years ago. The answer doesn't always provide relief.

Health & Fitness | Sleep

8 Hours Of Sleep An Easy Antidote For Depression, Anxiety

Not getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a night may do more than make someone groggy and unfocused. It may even lead to depression and anxiety, according to a new study.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Study Finds Common Medications May Increase Depression Risk

Over a third of Americans take these common medications that researchers say could be related to an increase depression risk.

News | Interesting Links

The Downside Of Social Media | Andrew Weil, M.D.

The attraction of social media is no mystery. Human beings are hard-wired to communicate. Does social media get you down? You’re not the only one. Online interactions may lead to depression.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

New research suggests that LSD could be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety

This finding further upholds the drug's potential use in treating a number of mental health conditions such as depression and addiction.

Health & Fitness | Health

One in three Americans take meds with depressive side effects: study

One third of Americans are taking prescription and over-the-counter drugs, such as birth control pills, antacids and common heart medications, that may raise the risk of depression, researchers warned on Tuesday. Since the drugs are so common, people may

Health & Fitness | Health

What Can We Do To Stop Suicide?

NOTE: If you are depressed or suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Psychology | Psychology

Online dating lowers self-esteem and increases depression, studies say - CNN

Dating apps are a booming business, but they may be taking a toll on their users' mental health.

Music | Arts & Culture

A powerful ripple effect

Last week, Rick Springfield received the 2018 Beatrice Stern Media Award from Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services for raising awareness about depression and mental health issues. The Erasing the Sti…

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

Alpha-Stim® Praised in USA Today Expert Panel on Opioid Crisis - Alpha-Stim

USA Today recently sponsored a panel of experts in the field of substance abuse to share their insights on the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. Part of the USA Today Opioid campaign, the purpose of the panel was to shed light on the scope of the stigma a

Health & Fitness | Health

Diet and depression - Harvard Health Blog - Harvard Health Publishing

Research has shown that what we eat matters for every aspect of our health, including our mental health, and found that a healthy diet was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing symptoms of depression.

Health & Fitness | Health

Anti-depressants: Major study finds they work - BBC News

Scientists hail "good news for patients" as analysis finds 21 drugs reduce symptoms of depression.

Music | Music

Rick Springfield: Under a magnifying glass

There’s been a lot of Rick Springfield headlines this past week as we get closer to the Jan. 26 release date of “The Snake King.” Unfortunately the headlines are not about how thi…

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

The One-Time Injection That Treats Depression

Depression symptoms were reduced in almost half the people given the injection.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

Five Techniques for Maintaining a Positive Mindset

Disappointments are a part of life. Here are five tips for staying positive when things don't go our way.

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

Curcumin - A Novel Treatment Alternative for Depression

Recent research suggests curcumin, the active ingredient in the Indian spice turmeric, may be helpful against depression as well.

News | In the News

Depression could be linked to single gene, say Dutch scientists

A gene has been linked to depression in a study which researchers hope will shed light on the little-understood condition. To investigate the mental illness which affects over 300million people worldwide, researchers studied the genetic makeup of a group

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

New Collection of Apps Can Reduce Depression and Anxiety by 50%

Researchers have developed a collection of 13 clinical apps for depression and anxiety that they can reduce symptoms by up to 50%.

Health & Fitness | Health

The colors you see behind your eyes could hold clues for scientists about treating depression

As sophisticated as our brains are, they can be easily fooled. Take vision for example: Our eyes gather in information about the outside world and signal to the optic nerve, which turns this info into electrical signals in a part of the brain called the v

Health & Fitness | Health News

A Dose of a Hallucinogen From a ‘Magic Mushroom,’ and Then Lasting Peace - The New York Times

Two studies used psilocybin to see if the drug could reduce depression and anxiety in cancer patients. The results were striking.

Business & Finance | Marketing

Breathing Based Yoga Helps to Relieve Major Depression

When depression chooses a life to shadow, its hold can be fierce. Research finds that a form of yoga significantly reduces symptoms of severe depression.

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

Depression Rates Highest In These 17 Jobs

There are four things about a job that are likely to make it have high depression rates.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

How to Get Back on Track When You’ve Lost Your Motivation

Motivation can be fleeting, and it's OK to simply give it a rest. But when you need to get unstuck and get moving again, these two simple things can help.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

How to Get Back on Track When You’ve Lost Your Motivation

Motivation can be fleeting, and it's OK to simply give it a rest. But when you need to get unstuck and get moving again, these two simple things can help.

Health & Fitness | Health News

The Family Relationship That Could Be Most Responsible For Your Emotional Life

The ‘corticolimbic system’ plays an important role in mood disorders, such as depression.

Science & Technology | Technology

How Pokémon GO Is Helping With My Autism and Depression | I'm Not a Robot

So I've been playing a lot of Pokémon GO lately. Along with almost everybody else. I'm thinking this game is a unifying cultural phenomenon second only to

Health & Fitness | Health News

23andMe data points to genes affecting depression risk

A comprehensive scan of human DNA has turned up 15 regions linked to depression — which may help uncover clues to the biology of the disease.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Study ranks suicide rates for dozens of professions. Is your job there?

Researchers found the highest rates in manual laborers who work in isolation and face unsteady employment, but the rate varied enormously between professions.

Health & Fitness | Health News

XaQuil® XR | A Medical Food by PharmaceutiX

XaQuil® XR is an orally administered, extended released, medical food for use only under medical supervision for the dietary management of suboptimal folate levels in depressed patients.

Health & Fitness | Health News & Tips

30 Small Changes to Make You Feel Better About Life: In the Magazine: allure.com

Real talk: You want to be happier, but you don't want to do anything dramatic, like working out twice a day or making five new friends. Instead, we culled 30 realistic life hacks that'll have you smiling in no time.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

Finding the Right Antidepressant - Depression Medication Trial and Error

I've been on and off so many prescription depression medications: Effexor, Klonopin, Prozac.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

Three Things You Can Do to Get Out of Your Emotional Funk

The hardest time in my life was 2008/2009 when I was going through my divorce and best friend’s suicide. I did three things that helped me:

Health & Fitness | Health News

The Family Relationship That Could Be Most Responsible For Your Emotional Life - PsyBlog

The ‘corticolimbic system’ plays an important role in mood disorders, such as depression.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

You're Allowed!!!

You're allowed! You are allowed to make mistakes, to have desires, to express those desires. You are allowed to do so much more than you give yourself… - Carly Pepin - Google+

Health & Fitness | Thyroid and Adrenal research

Root Causes Of Depression And Hashimoto's

A couple of months ago, my friend Sean Croxton from Underground Wellness let me know that he was going to be hosting the Depression Sessions to bring awareness about root causes of depression and treatments that actually get to the root cause of the c

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

How Probiotics May Ward Off Depression And Anxiety

In recent years, neuroscientists have become increasingly interested in the idea that there may be a powerful link between the human brain and gut bacteria. And while a growing body of research has pr

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

5 Qualities That Tell You a Therapist Is Effective

2. They see you as a partner, not just a patient.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links!

Erasing the Negative Narrative Through Mindfulness Practice

The thing about mindfulness practice is that is not magic, or mysterious, or mystical; it is practical and applicable and easy; a ready tool for a more peaceful interior life and it only takes a few minutes a day.

Health & Fitness | Health News

15+ Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage | Bored Panda

It's hard to talk about your problems, but sometimes, someone else breaking the ice can help. And despite one in five Americans suffering from a diagnosable mental illness, this is a topic which many feel uncomfortable facing.

Health & Fitness | Health News

Depression: This Tiny Change to Diet Has Protective Effect

This small change to your diet could be enough to reduce the risk of depression. A Mediterranean diet including fruits, vegetables and legumes can prevent depression, a large new study finds. People only had to make relatively small changes to

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

How to Remove Depression From Your Life

Depression hits whenever you are disconnected from what your heart really desires and living solely from the brain. You will require motivation to… - Carly Pepin - Google+

News | News

Michael Dukakis’ Final Campaign

Can he and Kitty lift the stigma from the electric shock treatment that saved her life?

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

Science Finds Even More Evidence That Anxiety Isn't Just 'All In Your Head'

One of the largest misconceptions about anxiety is that the disorder is something people "bring upon themselves," a concept that is as malignant as it is incorrect. Adding to the evidence against this

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

3 Steps to Stopping Self-Blame in its Tracks

Do you constantly cycle through self-blame, even when it's not your fault? Use these easy tools to stop self-blame before it takes hold of your self-esteem.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Value & Appreciation - The Key to Permanent Change

If you have opened up a situation and really done a lot of work to understand it, but still have a feeling of uneasiness, guilt, fear, any twinge that… - Carly Pepin - Google+

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Yoga May Help Ease Prenatal Depression | Psych Central News

Pregnant women are often concerned about the use of pharmaceuticals to reduce symptoms associated with depression. A small pilot study from Brown University,

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Suppressing Your Value of Attention Will Cause Chaos in Your Life

If you are suppressing any desires, it is bound to try and come out in an unbalanced form. This goes from your general values in life (love, family,… - Carly Pepin - Google+

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

9 Ways Mentally-Strong People Prevent Self-Pity From Becoming Self-Destructive | Amy Morin

Mentally-strong people refuse to allow self-pity to sabotage their success. Instead, they use life's inevitable hardships as a way to grow stronger and become better. Here's how mentally-strong people avoid the self-pity trap.

Health & Fitness | Health

5 Areas Your Body Holds Onto Emotional Stress | Psychology Today

Research shows that we experience emotions in different parts of the body. Could our bodies be storing negative emotions and holding onto the past?

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!

Trying to Be Happy Might Be Making Us Depressed | Kathleen Smith

Thanks to the research of Rottenberg and others, however, we are beginning to discover that many of our previous assumptions about depression are dead wrong. Here's what we're learning....