The dangers of co-rumination
Sometimes it’s better to stop talking about your problems. Lots of us do it. Something happens that confuses or upsets us, and we rush to …
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Sadness is useful. Depression is not.
Learn to spot the difference so you can embrace sad moods but seek help if they turn into depression. In our race to “hack” happiness …
Five of the Most Unusual Brain Disorders
Some of these seem stranger than fiction, but they’re all very real. You walk down a hallway and see a stranger walking toward you. You …
Surviving holidays with the family: Top 7 rude comments and how to respond.
With family like this, who needs Mean Girls? When families gather for the holidays, it’s often a mixed bag of fun and horror. You might …
What to say when your child feels anxious
Connect with them and explore their fears. Your child looks outside and sees kids playing in the yard next door. She really wants to join …
Trouble sleeping? Restricting your sleep may help. Here’s how to do it.
Insomnia makes life hard. Fortunately, effective treatment is available, and you can even try it at home tonight. It’s 3 am and you’re awake… again. …
Ten Surprising Mental Health Stats for 2022
It’s been a wild year (or two or five). Many of us have felt anxious or depressed, and these issues may have started when we …
Can’t stop pulling your hair, biting your nails, or picking your skin?
Don’t despair (that’ll probably make it worse) and do this instead. You’re sitting at your desk and find yourself pulling on your hair or picking …
How to get your depressed partner to seek help.
Loving someone with untreated depression can feel worrisome to downright aggravating. Here’s what you can do to encourage them to get treatment. Your partner can’t …
Can you exercise away depression?
You probably already know that exercise makes you feel better—and not just physically. But did you know that physical activity can improve, and even prevent, …