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Depression and Anxiety May Be As Harmful to Physical Health as Obesity and Smoking

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Depression and Anxiety May Be As Harmful to Physical Health as Obesity and Smoking
When we think about physical health and the most obvious factors that can jeopardize it, smoking and obesity are oftentimes at the top of the list...
Posted in Anxiety, Anxiety Treatment, depression, depression cure, depression treatment, Holistic Health, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients

Regular Exposure to Cultural Engagements Reduces Depression Risk Later in Life

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Regular Exposure to Cultural Engagements Reduces Depression Risk Later in Life
While depression isn't a natural part of the aging process, 58% of people believe that it is. Read more to learn about a recent research study that found those age 50 and above who regularly engaged in cultural engagements outside of the home had a significantly lower chance of developing depression.
Posted in depression, depression cure, depression diagnoses, depression diagnosis, depression symptoms, depression treatment, Essential Micronutrients, good mental health, Health and Wellness, Holistic Health, Mental Health

8 Ways to Prevent Holiday Overeating

by Miriam Slozberg Collaborator
8 Ways to Prevent Holiday Overeating
The holidays can be an extremely stressful time of year for those who suffer from anxiety and depression. Depending on the nature of one’s depression or anxiety symptoms, the first thing a person may want to do to self-soothe and alleviate symptoms is to eat. Here are 8 ways to avoid holiday overeating.
Posted in Anxiety, Anxiety Treatment, depression, depression treatment, holidays, Holistic Health, Mental Health, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, Stress

Cultivating a Mindset of Gratitude

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Create mindset of gratitude to reduce depression
As we make plans to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends next week, there's no greater time to begin working on making a list of the things we're thankful for in our lives. This simple act can help improve our overall mental health. Here are some fun ways to begin cultivating a mindset of gratitude.
Posted in Anxiety, Anxiety Treatment, depression, depression treatment, give thanks, gratitude, Mental Health, mental health treatment, Positive Psychology, Stress, stress management, Thanksgiving

10 Daily Habits for Improved Mental Health

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Habits to improve mental health
With one in four Americans suffering from at least one mental health disorder in a given year, the need for mental health awareness and education is real. Managing good mental health may seem like an impossible feat, but by implementing these 10 daily habits into your life you'll be well on your way to experiencing more smiles than frowns and everything else in between.
Posted in ADHD, ADHD treatment, Anxiety, Anxiety Treatment, bipolar, bipolar disorder, bipolar treatment, depression, depression treatment, good mental health, Holistic Health, Mental Health, mental health management, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, Stress, stress relief

As the Leaves Fall, Your Energy and Mood Don’t Have To: Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Combating seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Goodbye summer and hello fall, the season when six percent of Americans will begin to experience symptoms of mild depression known as seasonal-affective-disorder (SAD).
Posted in depression, depression cure, depression diagnoses, depression treatment, Holistic Health, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, SAD, winter blues

10 Natural Ways To Manage Depression

by Miriam Slozberg Collaborator
Natural ways to handle depression
Depression is one of the worst mental illnesses around that so many people suffer from. It can make you feel helpless, and it also can make you believe that you're not good enough for anything. Depression holds the power to destroy your self-worth and self-esteem, and it can stop you from moving forward in life. Learn more about how to treat depression symptoms naturally.
Posted in depression, depression cure, depression treatment, Holistic Health, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment

The Mental Health Crisis Hits College Students Across America

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Depression crisis on college campuses
It's no secret the United States is facing a mental health crisis, but did you know that it's hitting colleges and universities around the country hard? Learn more about the stats surrounding mental health among college students and how we can help.
Posted in ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety Cure, Anxiety Treatment, College, College Campuses, College Students, Colleges, depression, depression cure, depression treatment, Higher Education, Holistic Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Crisis, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, pharmaceuticals, Stress, Universities

7 Tips to Help You Stay Focused and Present this Fall

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Focused and Present
It can be difficult to focus throughout the year, and with school just beginning and the holidays around the corner, stress, depression, ADHD and anxiety are likely. Here are 7 wonderful tips for staying focused and present this season.
Posted in ADD, ADHD, ADHD Cure, ADHD kids, ADHD Scam, ADHD Therapy, ADHD treatment, Adult ADHD, Adult ADHD Symptoms, Anxiety, Anxiety Cure, Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety Treatment, bipolar, bipolar disorder, Childhood ADHD, Chilld ADHD, depression, depression cure, depression symptoms, depression treatment, Holistic Health, long-term stress, major depression, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, Stress, stress management, stress relief

Moody? Possible Causes and Practical Solutions

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Irritable mood in children
Do you or someone you know suffer from chronic moodiness? You're not alone. There are a vareity of causes for moodiness. Cases rooted in mental health will find comfort in a new holistic treatment solution for managing mood disorders and beyond.
Posted in ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety Treatment, bipolar, depression, depression treatment, Holistic Health, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, mood disorder, moodiness, Moody, stress relief

Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Diagnoses, and Treatment

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Understanding depression
“The sun stopped shining for me is all. The whole story is: I am sad. I am sad all the time and the sadness is so heavy that I can’t get away from it. Not ever.” -Nina LaCour
Posted in Anxiety, depression, depression cure, depression diagnoses, depression diagnosis, depression symptoms, depression treatment, major depression, Mental Health, mental health cure, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, pharmaceuticals, psychosis, schizoaffective disorder, Stress, trauma, types of depression

Stress: How it Impacts Us and How to Conquer It

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Harmful effects of stress
It's no secret that stress is an unpleasant part of life that can leave a person feeling down. Sweaty palms, rapid heartbeat, and racing thoughts ...
Posted in Anxiety, Anxiety Cure, Anxiety Treatment, depression, depression treatment, Holistic Health, long-term stress, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, Stress, stress management, stress relief