(Ascent Nutrition) St. John’s Wort has an impressive history of traditional use, but does it really live up to the hype? More and more people are learning about this herb’s uplifting effects without knowing how it really works. Related Moringa Is Known As “The Miracle Tree” and Supports Health In Numerous Ways by Noah Olson, February […]
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Lockdown Loneliness Linked to Surge in Depression Symptoms Among Older People
(Divina Ramirez) Older people’s mental health worsened during lockdowns as their loneliness put them at risk of depression and anxiety, according to a recent study led by researchers from the University of Exeter in the U.K.
Harvard Researchers: Nearly HALF of Young Adults Showing Signs of Depression Amid Pandemic
(Kerry McDonald) Mounting evidence shows that pandemic-related lockdowns and restrictions have inflicted much more harm on younger people than the coronavirus itself.
The Fear of Insignificance, a Current Epidemic
(Exploring Your Mind) Fear of insignificance is a current epidemic. You have a tendency to compare yourself with others which might then make you envious. But you need a frame of reference to know if you’re in a place where you can survive or not. You might have done this up to now by comparing yourself to your family or people from your town or neighborhood. In other words, people who think like you do.
Existential Depression in Highly Intelligent People
(Exploring Your Mind) Existential depression usually affects people with high intellectual abilities. This is because they’re aware of injustice and don’t find meaning in life. Thus, they isolate from others.
Another Study Shows Psychedelic Psilocybin Mushrooms Offering Long-Term Relief From Depressive Symptoms
(Andy Corbley) In another study on the use of psychedelic compounds as medicine, two doses of psilocybin—the compound that gives “magic mushrooms” their magic—was found to significantly reduce major depressive symptoms in adults when it was combined with assisted psychotherapy.
How Meditation Changes the Brain, Exterminates Depression
(Tiffany Harper) You’ve probably heard that sitting and breathing mindfully enhances mental clarity, reduces anxiety, and lowers or relieves stress. But how is meditation connected to the brain? Numerous scientific studies have shown that meditation leads to positive psychological changes. And this makes the connection between meditation and the brain more profound.
Returning to Normal After a Traumatic Situation
(Exploring Your Mind) Forget that old adage “time heals all wounds”. Usually, it just makes them bigger and harder to deal with. So, what should you do after a painful experience?
Difficulties are Opportunities in Disguise
(Exploring Your Mind) Albert Einstein used to say something along the lines that difficulties are opportunities in disguise. However, how to see them when you’re depressed and anxious? Continue reading to find out.
Spiritual Depression
(Steve Taylor, Ph.D.) Some people have a simplistic belief that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is usually ascribed to a low level of a neurotransmitter called serotonin, and depressed people are routinely prescribed medication which increases the level of serotonin in their brain. However, as I pointed out in a previous post, it is highly problematic to view depression in these terms.
Dancing and Movement Therapy Could Help Treat Depression and Other Brain Diseases
(Mayukh Saha) When we are kids, we tend to be free. We don’t really care about what other people think about us and so, we take the opportunity to do everything we desire. Most of the time – we try to fling our hands and enjoy dancing. Dancing is liberating. Sometimes, our parents can even enroll us in a dance school.
The Body Language of Depression
(Exploring Your Mind) Facial micro-expressions are important to the body language of depression. A depressed person shows their mood through their eyelids, eyes, mouth, and the forehead muscles.
Three Psycho-Spiritual Ways to Help Ease Depression
(Nikki Harper) If you suffer or have suffered from depression, you are not alone. Globally, more than 264 million people walk this path. Many people will experience at least one bout of serious, clinical depression in their lifetime, with many more facing a lifelong struggle with “the black dog”. Modern science still does not understand the underlying causes of depression and much about this life-sapping condition remains a mystery – but for those of us on a spiritual path a better understanding of the psycho-spiritual causes of depression can help us to heal.
Kids Who Blame Themselves for Mom’s Sadness Are More Likely to Face Depression and Anxiety
(Science Daily) Kids who believe comments like this — assuming blame for their mom’s sadness or depression — are more likely to face depression and anxiety themselves, a new study led by SMU has found.
Taking up Hobbies Can Prevent–or Reduce Symptoms of–Depression by a Third
(Andy Corbley) Do you know someone who’s just really into something specific like paddle-boarding, painting, collecting something, or model trains? Well, research from University College London suggests that taking up a hobby can be a significant buffer against depression.