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Teen on the floor with cell phone in corner

Mar 7, 2023

Is it Dangerous for My Teenager to Turn to TikTok for Medical Advice?

A newer trend currently amongst teens includes seeking social media therapy. As a result, teenagers seek alternative methods to help with their mental health challenges.

By Angelia Spurgin, PhD

Mental Health

Feb 2, 2023

What Are the Top Symptoms of Anxiety in 2023?

The primary difference between worrying and anxiety is the impact each has on your life.

By Jackie Ball, PhD

Women's Health

Dec 12, 2022

5 Best Tips to Manage Postpartum Depression During the Holidays

For those struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, the holidays can add an extra layer of pressure to an already overwhelming time. Here are five tips to make your holiday season a little less stressful and more manageable.

By Stephanie Heaney, MD

Mental Health

Nov 18, 2022

The Best Ways to Cope with Holiday Depression

If you're struggling with holiday depression, reach out to others, including professionals. Remember, you are not alone. Help is available.

By Courtney Gunn, PhD

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 17, 2022

9 Tips for Surviving the Holidays With Your In-Laws

Here's one in-law tip: Create a special code word with your partner to signal it may be time to retire early for the evening. Read on for eight more practical tips.

By Suzana Flores, PsyD

Mental Health

Sep 7, 2022

3 Simple and Quick Steps to De-Stress

If you are looking for ways to manage your stress better, try these three simple strategies that take less than five minutes a day.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Mental Health

Aug 10, 2022

Why Does ADHD Have a Strong Connection to Depression?

Depression and ADHD can have some common symptoms, although the reason for those symptoms may be different.

By Rula Ruello, NP

Mental Health

Jul 5, 2022

6 Symptoms of High-Functioning Anxiety

People who struggle with high-functioning anxiety tend to not only be fully functional, but often highly successful.

By Sunni Primeaux, PhD

Prevention & Wellness

May 18, 2022

How Does Caffeine Affect Your Heart?

When we think of caffeine, we often overlook its effects on our bodies, including our hearts.

By Achal Sahai, MD

Mental Health

May 16, 2022

How Can I Take Care of My Mental Health?

Wellness and self-care may seem like buzzwords, but they are the mental health equivalent of washing hands to avoid contamination or infection.

By Anneliese Boettcher, Ph.D. and Beth Arredondo, PhD

Mental Health

Feb 4, 2022

What Is PTSD?

PTSD, or posttraumatic stress disorder, originally was diagnosed only in soldiers returning from war. That's changed.

By Jacklyn Ruhl, PhD

Man and woman sleeping with weighted blanket

Prevention & Wellness

Jan 20, 2022

Benefits of Weighted Blankets: Do They Help with Sleep?

The deep pressure stimulation provided by the weighted blanket during sleep can help reduce pain, lessen anxiety and help improve moods.

By Michael Blanchard, MD

Mental Health

Oct 14, 2021

Can Meditation Help My Mental Health?

Meditation can help with common mental health struggles including stress, anxiety and depression.

By Courtney Gunn, PhD

Supplements to Help You Manage Stress Naturally

Food & Fitness

Sep 22, 2021

6 Supplements to Help You Manage Stress Naturally

For those looking for natural strategies to help manage stress and anxiety, these six nutritional supplements may help to give your body the boost it needs.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Aug 16, 2021

Exercises to Relieve Stress and Anxiety

Whatever you find, discover what is fun and playful for you to do; this will make you want to continue doing it and even master it! Even gardening or dancing will help reduce anxiety and depression.

By Lisa Abramson

Food & Fitness

May 17, 2021

Boost Your Energy in Less Than a Minute

Studies have shown that cardio exercise helps to increase well-being and mental health. Here’s the best part - You don’t need to do a long or intense workout to relieve stress and anxiety.

By Robin Barnes

Prevention & Wellness

May 10, 2021

Signs of Depression in Men

If left untreated, depression in men can lead to further withdrawal and isolation, or even worse, harm to themselves as men suffer a higher rate of depression-related suicide.

By Dean A. Hickman, MD

Women's Health

Mar 15, 2021

Differences Between Postpartum Depression and “Baby Blues"

What distinguishes "baby blues" from postpartum depression? OB/GYN Alexandra “Sashi” Band, DO, explains the differences between the two.

Mental Health

Feb 1, 2021

Mental Health Treatment for Children

There are specific signs that your child may need help from a mental health professional.

By Christopher Wear, MD

Health Trends

Nov 18, 2020

Why Giving Back Feels Good

Research has shown that fellow-feeling and altruistic behavior is associated with greater well-being, health and longevity.

By Shon C. Baker, PhD, CFRE

Prevention & Wellness

Oct 1, 2020

Tresses and Stresses: Your Child’s First Haircut

Learn how to make your child's first haircut a stress-free event.

By Lee Ann Annotti, PhD

Mental Health

Apr 15, 2020

3-Minute Mindful Breathing Exercise for Anxiety Relief

New Orleans Saints yoga instructor Jessica Huneycutt leads a simple mindful breathing exercise that can be used to decrease anxiety.

By Jessica Huneycutt

Mental Health

Apr 6, 2020

9 Strategies to Deal with Coronavirus Anxiety

We’re all experiencing coronavirus anxiety to some degree. Here are some ways to counter it and become a healthier, more positive version of ourselves.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 17, 2020

Coronavirus: Helping Children Deal with Anxiety

Here are a few behaviors that children may display when they are anxious, and strategies to help parents support their children during this time.

By Lee Ann Annotti, PhD

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 21, 2019

Tips to Ease Anxiety before Surgery

It’s completely normal to have anxiety before surgery. We share ways that you can cope with your anxiety before surgery.

By Matias Nauts

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Health Trends

Oct 16, 2019

Are Millennials at Risk for More Health Problems?

Older millennials have greater prevalence rates for certain health conditions compared to members of Generation X when they were at a similar age range.

Food & Fitness

Sep 2, 2019

How Massage Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Babies and adults alike need healthy touch like massage in order to thrive and feel less stress and anxiety.

By Ruth Marie Sperier

Prevention & Wellness

May 2, 2019

What is a Mandala and Can They Decrease Anxiety and Stress in Children?

Drawing mandalas has been shown to promote relaxation, decrease impulsivity and increase attention.

Parenting

Sep 19, 2018

How to Handle Bed-Wetting

Your child is getting older, but the bed-wetting just doesn’t seem to be going away. This can be a stressful situation for both children and their parents, but in the vast majority of cases, it does get better, and it is outgrown.

By Frank Cerniglia, MD