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Mental Health

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • ear with daith piercing
    Brie Schmidt

    Can Daith Piercings Really Help Relieve Anxiety?

    One unconventional option for anxiety some seem to divert to is the daith piercing. But does this alternative remedy really ease anxiety symptoms?

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  • Hand scratching off lottery ticket
    Erin Marie

    What Happens To Your Body When You Play The Lottery

    The impulse to play the lottery can be quite strong and there's a good reason why. Here's what happens in your body and brain when you play the lottery.

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  • Depressed woman lying in bed
    Anthony Crutcher

    Study Finds What Just One Dose Of A Synthetic 'Magic Mushroom' Can Do For Hard-To-Treat Depression

    Magic mushrooms may make you think of people taking drugs. However, a new study indicates their active ingredient may help those with hard-to-treat depression.

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  • Woman eating high-fat, high-sugar food
    Mona Bapat

    Myths You Should Stop Believing About Eating Disorders

    Eating disorders are common and among the most deadly mental health conditions, but they're often misunderstood. Here are the myths you should stop believing.

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  • woman experiencing sleep deprivation
    Angela Todd

    Can Sleep Deprivation Be Linked To Depression?

    There's a difference between being unable to sleep and not allowing enough time for sleep in your daily schedule -- and how it can impact your depression.

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  • A man sitting on his couch and knitting
    A. Sooter

    Having A Hobby Could Be Saving Your Mental Health

    Mental health is one aspect of our lives most of us would like to prioritize more. Here's how having a hobby can help boost your efforts.

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  • woman in online relationship with scammer
    healthyNick

    How Online Romance Scams Can Have Long-Lasting Mental Health Impacts

    Online romance scammers are on the hunt for money, not love. But romance scams can harm victims beyond financial loss. Here's the impact on their mental health.

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  • woman wearing knit hat
    Lisabeth Fauble

    Health Analysts Predict When Seasonal Affective Disorder Will Peak In 2022

    If you have seasonal depression, knowing when it may peak could help you prepare. Here's when analysts predict seasonal affective disorder will peak in 2022.

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  • antidepressant medication and the brain
    Erin Demmer

    What Are The Most Common Prescribed Antidepressants?

    Antidepressants are medications typically used to treat anxiety and depression. Learn more about the antidepressants most commonly prescribed by doctors.

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  • unhappy woman looking at food
    Brie Schmidt

    How Depression Can Affect Your Appetite

    Around half of those who are struggling with depression experience a decrease in appetite, while one-third experience an increase.

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  • Two people holding hands
    Erin Marie

    Health Digest Survey: Who Do People Seek Out When They Need To Talk To Someone?

    Many of us feel more comfortable talking to certain people when in need of support. So we asked Health Digest readers who they prefer to talk to most.

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  • virtual imposter
    Angela Todd

    What It Means To Have Imposter Syndrome And How It Can Affect Your Mental Health

    Imposter syndrome can have an impact on both an individual's performance and mental health. Understanding its effects can help you determine when to seek help.

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  • a woman sits in moving box
    Brynna Standen

    Why You May Feel Depressed After Moving

    Moving can be exciting, filled with opportunities and new experiences. But it can also be scary, difficult, and sometimes a little lonely and depressing too.

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  • woman exercising
    Lisabeth Fauble

    Can Exercise Help With OCD Symptoms?

    OCD symptoms include compulsive behaviors like repetitive actions and thinking obsessive thoughts for at least one hour a day. Symptoms can vary in severity.

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  • woman with adhd in school
    Erin Demmer

    What Does It Feel Like To Have High-Functioning Adult ADHD?

    Although some people are diagnosed with ADHD as children, the disorder can persist. Here's how it feels to have high-functioning ADHD as an adult.

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  • Clea Shearer smiling
    Gretchen Sterba

    Clea Shearer On Why Self-Care Is Essential During Chemotherapy - Exclusive

    Clea Shearer of "The Home Edit" on Netflix shares how she got through her chemotherapy treatment, and self-care was an essential component.

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  • A woman balancing a pen
    Anthony Crutcher

    Researchers Find A Scientific Reason Behind Procrastination

    While it doesn't necessarily cause damage, procrastination can lead to trouble or may indicate other issues that need to be addressed. So why does it occur?

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  • woman cleaning ocd
    Ziba Redif

    Signs Of OCD You May Not Be Aware Of

    Have you ever considered the signs of OCD? There's several that you might not have thought about. Read on for all the details.

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  • Woman at work
    Catherine Caruso

    Could Your 'Toxic Workplace' Be Making You Sick?

    If you can't stop thinking about work at home or dread going back to work the next morning, your workplace may be more toxic than you thought.

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  • Stressed woman holding her temples
    Beth Bradford

    Health Psychologist Shares Which Medical Issues Can Be Caused By Stress

    Stress is our body's protective response to something dangerous. However, our expert says unmanaged stress can lead to certain medical issues like these.

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  • man looking depressed
    Brie Schmidt

    What Is Situational Depression?

    Stress can trigger physical and mental health issues, such as heart disease, weight gain, aches and pains, anxiety, and, most notably, depression.

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  • painting of man's face with birds in the background
    healthyNick

    Can Listening To Birdsong Soothe Your Worried Mind?

    One commonly mentioned coping mechanism is to spend time in nature, but it turns out that even listening to natural sounds such as birdsong may do the trick.

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  • Person steps on scale
    Ruth Clark

    Why Bulimia Can Make You Gain Weight

    It's common that those with bulimia will actually gain weight, which is typically the opposite of the intended outcome. Here's why that happens.

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  • Woman making heart with hands
    Erin Marie

    Exercise Or Sleep? Health Digest Survey Finds People's Preferred Form Of Self Care

    Self-care is an essential tool for maintaining your well-being. We asked our readers their preferred method of self-care. Here is what they said.

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  • man self conscious about weight
    Erin Demmer

    Anorexia In Men Is More Common Than You May Think

    It is important to recognize that men can experience overpowering insecurities about their weight, and anorexia in men may be more common than one might expect.

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  • Three generations of females
    Lisabeth Fauble

    What It Means When You Have Generational Trauma

    Along with physical traits, people can also inherit traumas passed down through generations. In fact, some may know this to be the "generational curse."

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  • belly with tape measure
    Beth Bradford

    Can Your Mental Health Affect How Much Belly Fat You Have?

    Our mental and physical health are inextricably linked. But did you know there's a link between your mental health and belly fat? Read on to find out more.

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