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Parental Depression May Affect Childhood Development

Dec 30, 2022 06:30AM

Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones.

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Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked

Nov 30, 2022 06:30AM

A recent study is debunking the long-held theory that depression is caused by a serotonin deficiency.

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Fruit and Vitamin B6 May Relieve Anxiety and Depression

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

Studies find that consuming fruit and vitamin B6 can help depression and anxiety levels.

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Staying Serene in Turbulent Times: How to Turn Anxiety into Positive Action

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Our collective anxiety levels are at an all-time high. These strategies from mental health experts can help us to move from anxiety into effective action.

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12 Quick Fixes for Anxiety: Simple Strategies for Mental Well-Being

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Useful anti-anxiety strategies from mental health professionals to help ease us through anxious moments.

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Rachel Jones on Grief in the Healthcare Front Lines

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

In her book, Grief on the Front Lines: Reckoning with Trauma, Grief and Humanity in Modern Medicine, Rachel Jones examines the emotional challenges that healthcare workers face.

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The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Affects Our Mood

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Kimberly B. Whittle

Exploring the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and other disorders.

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The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Art therapy can help a child express what is beyond spoken language: unprocessed trauma, emotional and physical pain or the multilevel challenges of autism spectrum disorder.

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Viewing Art Online Improves Well-Being

Sep 30, 2022 06:30AM

A study finds that viewing art online can encourage positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness.

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Fermented Dairy Helps Sidestep Depression

Aug 31, 2022 06:30AM

Research finds that consumption of fermented dairy products like kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and buttermilk may help to reduce the risk of depression.

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