The Physical Signs of Depression
We experience depression not just in our minds but with physical symptoms as well. Recognizing headaches, joint pain, and GI trouble associated with depression is key for optimal treatment. Getty...
View ArticleDepression & Ending Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is a common coping mechanism used to deal with stressful situations. Fear not—it’s something we are completely able to stop doing. I’m a “stress eater.” The worse I feel, the more I...
View ArticleHow Overeating Makes Anxiety Worse
While eating may seem like an effective way to cope with anxiety, in the long run, it can make it worse—but you can find more lasting ways to cope. Photo: Pexels.com/Rakicevic Nenad By Carol Rickard...
View ArticleHow Clean Eating Helps Depression
Eating unprocessed food is a great way to improve your overall diet, but proponents say it can also do great things for your mental health Erica learned the hard way how food affects her physical and...
View ArticleThe Therapy in Summer Sports
It’s officially summer and that means it’s time to slow down on selfies, social media and give that tablet a timeout. With warmer temperatures comes the opportunity to do what every Dr. Drew, Oz, and...
View ArticleDepression & Recovery: Feed Your Brain Right!
Junk food is noxious for your neurons! We’ve got tips on how to counter cravings and make healthier diet choices so you can feel better in body, mind and mood! By Matthew Solan Carol used to be...
View ArticleWhy You Need to ‘Scrap the Scale’ to Lose Weight
Your mental and physical health can end up better in the long run when you think more about how you feel and less about what you weigh. By Lori Hile Swimsuit season has a way of separating those...
View ArticleExercise & Depression— Are You Up for It?
Paying attention to how much better you feel after physical activity will help you stick with it. By Wendy Toth Forget the pluses that spring to mind when you think of exercise—that it lowers...
View ArticleDepression & Fighting the Hibernation Habit
Winter can make it difficult for us to wake up, but getting into a routine and staying active can help. By: Jenny Stamos During these dark winter months, despair seeps into me along with the cold. I...
View ArticleHope For OCD & Eating Disorders
How a quest for control can manifest itself in many ways. By Tom D. Every so often, my life seems like it’s falling into a vast hole. The tougher things get, the more the hole deepens. When I was...
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