anxiety and depression

Have you been called 'too sensitive' far too often? Have you been made fun of for crying at the end of a touching movie? Do you feel deeply moved by art in all of its forms? Chances are you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) who loves…

The research “Shame mediates the relationship between depression and addictive behaviors“ published in Addictive Behaviors reports the following. Young adults who feel shame could develop addictions or become depressed. According to…

Some of us really have a hard time keeping things quiet upstairs. What is meant by that is this: as humans we overthink stuff. It is easy to get caught up in reactivity and let our minds race. Here are some ways to slow down the hamster…

Two studies have recently reported that a single dose of psilocybin can reduce anxiety and depression in terminally-ill patients, with results lasting 6 months. According to research published in The Lancet, 40% of cancer patients…

Most of us regularly let fear rule our lives in the name of comfort. We refuse to speak in public. We decline an invitation to a party where we won't know many people. We might even avoid driving on the highway or wearing a swimsuit to…

It’s easy to tell how someone is feeling by the way they carry themselves. People who are feeling down or low or dealing with anxiety or depression tend to be hunched over, move slowly, and make small arm movements. Conversely, people who…

At the begging of a new year, people always look back on the previous year and recollect the highlights of the previous 365 days. Usually, the focus is on things like the best songs or the best movies, but what about things that matter…