Behavioral & Mental Health

Depression can be a paralyzing mental health condition that saps your energy and enthusiasm for life. However, contrary to popular belief, the condition is not at all rare and affects more than 10% of women and 5% of men at some point in their lives. A number of depression treatment options are available to address the ... Read More

In past years, before real research was done around the different depression types, people sometimes believed depression was simply a feeling of unhappiness or self-pity. It was common to think depression was a choice someone could make to be sad, depressed or negative. Many believed that if you only "smile though your ... Read More

Advances in technology have been a major influence on the way we work today. They allow people to connect and coordinate effectively across distances. One of the major work-life shifts we've seen is the rise of the "gig economy." The gig economy is a labor market that consists of part-time and freelance jobs rather ... Read More

You can spot people who've been swallowed up by the toxic culture of rise and grind all around you. Those caught up in what's also known as hustle culture check their email constantly on the train into the city or worse, when they're driving. You see them at the gym, on the ellipticals or bikes, smartphone in hand, ... Read More

You've probably heard someone say things like "Sit up straight," "Square those shoulders" or "Chin up." This advice may be focused quite literally on good posture and not slouching. However, you may have also heard someone say how keeping your shoulders back and your chin up can convey confidence and better mental ... Read More

Boxer Mickey Ward was as tough as they come. The pride of Lowell, Massachusetts, often referred to by his nickname "Irish," was a one-time light welterweight boxing champion. Ward, now 56, was known for his "iron jaw" and his ability to remain standing even while absorbing punishing blows to his head and body. He is ... Read More

Today's antidepressants, especially SSRIs ("selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors"), are reliably effective for what they're intended to do: treat depression. However, in spite of the strides they embody for the treatment of depression and anxiety, they are not without side effects. Side effects are a common ... Read More