We all know that exercise has unparalleled power to improve physical health. But did you know that science is showing that it is one of the best things…
These days, the typical person allocates an astonishing chunk of their lives to consuming media from an electronic device. According to Nielsen’s latest Total Audience Report, American adults…
Anxiety and depression are the leading mental illnesses in America and affect more than eighteen percent of the population. Many people turn to medication as their first line…
I know it sounds counterintuitive, but arguing can actually bring you more peace and happiness — arguing with yourself that is. You know that incessant chatter inside your…
Depression is a complex illness that can look very different in different people. Some depressed people can’t sleep at all while others can’t do much of anything except…
It’s a long holiday weekend in the U.S. and the official start of the Christmas season. This time of year is filled with gatherings of friends, families, and coworkers, twinkly lights, lots…
All too often, life can feel like a game of emotional pinball — where you’re the ball pinging around erratically in an arcade-like maze ricocheting off everything haphazardly…
Even if you don’t know what rumination is, I’m willing to bet you do it. Maybe even a lot! What Is Rumination and Why Do You Do It?…
When out-of-control circumstances and uncomfortable feelings overwhelm you and your head is swirling with anxious and depressing thoughts, wouldn’t it be nice if there was something that would…
Some people are born with a genetic makeup that makes them more prone to depression, but that doesn’t mean they will automatically become depressed. The converse is also…
I’ve attempted suicide three times. Unfortunately, I’m not alone in this distinction. The World Health Organization estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide every year – that’s one person…