Have you ever heard friends say they feel anxious about an upcoming event or depressed about a bad situation? These words are commonly used for temporary, fleeting emotions, but anxiety and depression disorders are anything but fleeting. Understanding Anxiety and Depression The National Institute of Mental Health ... Read More
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What Brain Imaging Reveals about Depression and Anxiety
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) affects over 100 million people globally. This form of depression, along with anxiety, can now be successfully treated using neurotherapy. This groundbreaking approach is noninvasive and uses relatively low-cost depression brain scans to reveal areas influenced by these conditions. ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: The Role of Genes and Lifestyle (Part 10)
It used to be that we thought we were bound by our genetics. "My father had it, his father had it — so I’m going to get it anyway. Might as well enjoy life and do whatever I want," was the mindset. However, advances in genetic research have painted a much more empowering picture. Turns out, genetics might load the ... Read More
Worry Beads: Do They Work for Anxiety?
In a world full of high-tech solutions for mental health challenges, sometimes the most effective tools are surprisingly simple. Worry beads — strands of beads manipulated with the fingers — have been used for centuries across different cultures as a way to manage stress and anxiety. Today, these tactile tools are ... Read More
Self-Medicating to Deal with Depression and Anxiety
Mental health and substance abuse are often interlinked. In fact, according to survey results, 35% of mentally ill adults in the United States also struggle with substance abuse. Instead of seeking professional help, many people turn to self-medicating with drugs or alcohol. This may provide temporary relief, but the ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Blood Sugar’s Role (Part 9)
If you’ve made it this far in our 10-part series on nutrition and mental health — welcome back! And if you’re just joining in, don’t let the fact that this is Part 9 fool you: This topic is just as crucial as the first eight. In fact, understanding blood sugar’s impact on mental health might be the missing piece in ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Gut Inflammation, Leaky Gut, and Stress (Part 8)
In part one of this series, we discussed how inflammation, in general, contributes to mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. In this eighth part, we will focus specifically on how gut inflammation, including a condition known as "leaky gut," has been shown to directly impact mental well-being. Research ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: The Gut-Brain Connection (Part 7)
Have you ever heard the saying, "You are what you eat"? Well, it turns out that your gut health plays a much bigger role in your mental well-being than you might think. The gut-brain connection has become a hot topic in science, and early research is revealing fascinating insights into how the microorganisms in our gut ... Read More
