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Start-ups are making it easier to get the pills online, but experts warn they should be used with caution.
Anxiety, depression, loneliness, poor sleep and other issues can take a toll on our emotional well-being. But there are ways to counter these problems.
People who get more light during the day and less at night are less likely to suffer from mental health issues, a study has found.
“I was like, I have this beautiful life ahead of me, and I can’t just let that go to waste,” said Chris Kam, who made a 30-day challenge for himself.
In conclusion, PA is effective for improving depression and anxiety across a very wide range of populations. All PA modes are effective, and higher intensity is associated with greater benefit. The findings from this umbrella review underscore the need for PA, including structured exercise interventions, as a mainstay approach for managing depression and anxiety.
So you want to start therapy for your anxiety, depression or other mental health issue. What type of therapist should you choose? Here’s a quick guide to get you started.
We looked at more than 1,000 research trials and found clear evidence to back exercise as a way to improve depression, anxiety and psychological distress.
What’s happening in the body, as well as the mind, can be tied to increases in drug overdoses, suicides, and more
Breathing and body exercises helped relieve anxiety as effectively as medications over an eight-week study of 208 people.
Pain, anxiety, and depression often coincide because the parts of the brain and nervous system that handle sensations and touch interact with those that regulate emotions an
If you suffer from anxiety, depression or loneliness or feel stressed or worry frequently about Covid-19, you may be at higher risk of developing long Covid, a new study found.
Researchers looked at medical data from over 40,000 adults and found both women of all ages and younger men who suffer from anxiety and/or depression were significantly more likely to develop chronic illnesses like hypertension and most cancers.
Why are so many American teenagers feeling anxious, depressed and even suicidal? Our video looks at the science behind the teen mental health crisis.
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Just a few hours of therapy-like interventions can reduce some people’s anxiety.
I was among the lucky few who survive a “widowmaker” when it happens anywhere other than inside a hospital. Quickly getting to the ER probably saved me.
Music can help redce anxiety for some people. Start with music that matches your frame of mind and slowly shift to more soothing themes.
An influential health panel is recommending that primary care clinicians screen adults for anxiety disorders as part of their routine care.
Cyclic sighing appeared to be particularly effective among different breathing exercises and better than mindfulness meditation, a study says.
Older people often aren't being screened for anxiety disorders, even though it is a common affliction — one masked by other problems when growing old.
Anxiety disorders are common among seniors, but an influential panel seems likely to recommend against routine screening. Some experts disagree.
A lack of useful language to describe mental illness means we often get the wrong help.
People taking part in Dry January may notice they have an improved mood, clearer thinking and better sleep.
The guidance comes as Americans are coping with illness, isolation and loss from the pandemic, as well as other stressors like inflation and rising crime.
Suicide and mental health issues are growing problems among Long COVID patients, and the medical system isn't well equipped to fix them.
Depression, self-harm and suicide are rising among American adolescents. For M, a 13-year-old in Minnesota, the despair was almost too much to take.
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