depression
Fight Depression With One Simple Exercise
Posted on December 28, 2011
If the holidays are leaving you blue, try this brief exercise called the Gratitude Visit. It will raise your sense of well-being and lower your depression, says Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D., author of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being.
How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Posted on November 4, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, and although fall isn’t officially over until Dec. 22, it signifies the beginning of a blue mood for many. While the winter doldrums aren’t uncommon during those long, chilly months filled with too-short days, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a serious condition. Here’s what to do if you suspect it’s got you in its grips.
Can a Cup of Coffee a Day Keep the Blues Away?
Posted on October 5, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Attention coffee lovers: your daily pick-me-up may have a whole new meaning. According to a new study, women who drink caffeinated coffee are less likely to suffer from depression. Not only that, but the more you drink, the lower the risk. Before you race to your local Starbucks, get the facts.
Is Stress Making Your Arms Chunky and Your Waistline Expand?
Posted on June 1, 2010
Chronic stress can have many evil effects on your body, including accelerating aging and packing on the pounds. To find out how stressed you are — and learn how to turn a negative stress into a positive one — take this quick and easy quiz from Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy by JJ Virgin.
Is Your Lifestyle Destroying You?
Posted on May 10, 2010
Physical well-being is the first step toward attaining your goals and dreams, says Matthew Kelly, author of The Rhythm of Life: Living Every Day with Passion and Purpose.
Are Your Expectations Out of Line With Reality?
Posted on May 10, 2010
Depressed people often have unrealistic expectations of others, often without any basis other than mistaking their own fears for truth. Here’s how to revise these expectations. From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
The Social Lives of Depressed People
Posted on March 18, 2010
What you find in others, no matter what your background might be, will ultimately be a reflection of you. From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
Are You Depressed?
Posted on February 5, 2010
Depressed people, and those most at risk for depression, tend to view other people negatively. Do any of the following statements describe you? From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
Stop Being a People Pleaser and Take Control of Your Diet
Posted on December 8, 2009
Why being a people pleaser makes you the queen of carbohydrates, from cognitive-behavioral therapist Karen R. Koenig, author of Nice Girls Finish Fat: Put Yourself First and Change Your Eating Forever.
Is Depression Contagious?
Posted on May 5, 2009The latest research in neuroscience, social psychology, epidemiology, and genetics provides overwhelming support that moods so spread through social conditions. From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
