Depression

Protecting Teens From Depression And Anxiety: The Power Of Healthy Friendships

Protecting Teens From Depression And Anxiety: The Power Of Healthy Friendships

Rates of depression and anxiety among teens have dramatically increased over the past few years. So too has the number of suicides among this young age group. A powerful buffer that mitigates these ills is often overlooked - healthy teen friendships.

Getting Unstuck: Four Ways To Stop The Overthinking That Keeps You Depressed

Getting Unstuck: Four Ways To Stop The Overthinking That Keeps You Depressed

When someone overthinks their problems and worries, it can feel like a reasonable thing to do… but it’s the 100% wrong way to go if you want to be rid of depression. It may seem that focusing on your concerns will eventually lead to more insight, or a solution. Most often, however, people just end up feeling worse. Stuck in a depressive state of mind. Fortunately, getting unstuck takes just a few simple steps.

When Depression Hits: Do You Know The Signs To Look For?

When Depression Hits: Do You Know The Signs To Look For?

If you know what the signs of depression are, then you are much better able to take action before this problem becomes deeply rooted. Before it takes a devastating role on your life. In the following we will look at nine clear signs to look for in order to cut depression off before it gains momentum.

Three Beliefs That Are Holding You Back - And How To Be Rid Of Them

Three Beliefs That Are Holding You Back -  And How To Be Rid Of Them

I’ve listened to hundreds of men and women talk about their biggest fears and their most exciting triumphs. They have spoken about what brings them the most joy, and that which creates clouds of discontent.

Through these privileged conversations, I have detected a common thread. A set of core beliefs that lead to frustration and self-doubt. Once these false assumptions are jettisoned, greater happiness follows.

How To Become The Best Version Of Yourself: Without Losing Your Mind

Small, seemingly trivial and common place every day decisions have an enormous impact on the destinations one reaches in life. When we find ourselves feeling perpetually stuck, or repeatedly getting into relationships and situations that are distressing and all too familiar, its time to adjust the type of decisions one is making on a daily basis. Chances are they have had a major influence in creating unproductive or even destructive patterns in your life. The good news is these decisions can be easily shifted toward more positive outcomes. It’s just a matter of making a few adjustments to put yourself back on a positive life course.

Psychiatric Medication: How To Decide When It Makes Sense

Psychiatric Medication: How To Decide When It Makes Sense

Taking medication to address a mental health issue is a decision that weighs heavily on some folks. They might feel there is a social stigma attached to medication, or they may feel that they should be able to solve their problems without taking any medications. There is a way of viewing the role of medication that avoids getting caught up in these mental Escape Rooms, and makes forming a decision about their use much easier.

News You Can Use

News You Can Use

Weekly Highlights Of Interesting & Helpful Articles. Each week brings a sampling of recent insights, or research, related to depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships or other areas of life. Become informed and use this information to change your life into one that is happier, more fulfilling, and allows you to contribute to those around you.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Weekly Highlights Of Interesting & Helpful Articles. Each week brings a sampling of recent insights, or research, related to depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships or other areas of life. Become informed and use this information to change your life into one that is happier, more fulfilling, and allows you to contribute to those around you.

NEWS YOU CAN USE JULY 30, 2021

NEWS YOU CAN USE JULY 30, 2021

Weekly Highlights Of Interesting & Helpful Articles. Each week brings a sampling of recent insights, or research, related to depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships or other areas of life. Become informed and use this information to change your life into one that is happier, more fulfilling, and allows you to contribute to those around you.

News You Can Use July 23, 2021

News You Can Use  July 23, 2021

Weekly Highlights Of Interesting & Helpful Articles. Each week brings a sampling of recent insights, or research, related to depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationships or other areas of life. Become informed and use this information to change your life into one that is happier, more fulfilling, and allows you to contribute to those around you.

Lower Anxiety and Depression by Working Out: Help Getting Started

Lower Anxiety and Depression by Working Out: Help Getting Started

Even modest exercise can help beat back anxiety and depression. But most people find it difficult to consistently put in the work required to gain these benefits. The problem is often that regular exercise has not become a habit. People quit before having trained their brain to make working out something that feels like a “need” rather than a dreaded “chore.” There are some simple ways to push through this barrier and unlock the wealth of benefits that come from breaking a sweat.

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