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6 Common Depression Traps to Avoid: WEBMD

Depression Trap #1: Social Withdrawal Depression can go hand-in-hand with social isolation. "When we're clinically depressed, there's a very strong urge to pull away from others and to shut down," says Stephen Ilardi, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. “It turns out to be the exact opposite of what we need.” What helps: Gradually counteract social withdrawal by reaching out to your friends and family. Make a list of the people in your...

Mayo Clinic Minute: How change in sunlight can affect your mood

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Many parts of the U.S. – and the world — will soon "fall back" as daylight saving time ends and clocks fall back one hour. This year, the change takes place in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3. That means an extra hour of sleep – and earlier sunrises and sunsets. How does less sun affect your mood and level of energy? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo...

Mindfulness found as effective as leading antidepressant in treating anxiety disorders

MEDICAL XPRESS – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) was found to be as effective as the antidepressant escitalopram in reducing agoraphobia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder symptoms. The muti-institution study, led by the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland, suggests that mindfulness practices may offer a viable alternative to medication for treating anxiety disorders, with significantly fewer side effects. Anxiety disorders affect millions of people and are frequently treated with medications...

Building resilience to tame anxiety

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I struggle with persistent anxiety, which often leaves me feeling drained mentally and physically. Minor setbacks or stressors can cause me to spiral into negative thinking. What techniques can help me manage my anxiety in a lasting way? ANSWER: Anxiety is a common and uncomfortable struggle for many people. The tendency to have anxiety comes from your genetics, your sense of security (or lack of it), the role modeling you received as a child, and,...

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