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Anxiety and depression

Find out everything you need to know about anxiety and depression including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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Should I go to the ER for my depression?
Emergency room visits for mental health are on the rise—but the ER may not be the best recourse for ...

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Why depression is more common among women
Learn about some unique factors that help explain why women are twice as likely to develop the condi...

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Why does springtime make some people depressed?
It’s a myth that suicide rates are highest in winter.

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Is sleep deprivation playing a role in the teen mental health crisis?
With more and more American teens anxious and depressed, experts are looking at sleep loss as a poss...

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How to tell if your bad mood is actually depression
Feeling sad, tired and hungry all the time? It could be clinical depression.

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Suicidal thoughts and sadness hit record high among U.S. teen girls
A 2021 report from the CDC found suicidal thoughts and sadness in teen girls have hit record highs.

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7 expert-approved ways to help someone with anxiety
Knowing how to assist when a loved one has anxiety or panic attacks can help calm you both.

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How to practice curiosity to ease anxiety
In his book Unwinding Anxiety, Jud Brewer, MD, PhD, offers a simple technique for defusing anxiety t...

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Know the signs: seasonal affective disorder
If the shorter days and cold weather of late fall and winter have you feeling consistently low, it c...

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Major depressive disorder symptoms
A quick guide to understanding the symptoms of depression.