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Some mindfulness-based interventions significantly improve depression and anxiety related to a cancer diagnosis, according to a meta-analysis published in the November issue of Medicine. "Our overall ...

New research suggests that learning how to be assertive can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Assertiveness is a communication skill that allows you to express your needs, feelings ...

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Postpartum depression after stillbirth involves profound grief and symptoms of postpartum depression, like sadness, guilt, and anxiety. Therapy, support groups, or medications may help ease these ...

Nearly 20% of American adults reported having an anxiety disorder in the past year, data shows — and many are more likely to feel uneasy and anxious as the sun sets. While "sunset anxiety" isn’t an ...

Here’s another reason to hit the “pause” button and find your zen. A new study found that meditation influences key regions of your brain responsible for emotional regulation and memory, offering new ...

A bidirectional pathway called the gut-brain axis connects your stomach and brain. If you have depression or anxiety, the gut-brain axis makes it possible for these conditions to affect your gut and ...

With growing interest in using psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders, researchers have explored the effects of a psychedelic derivative of amphetamine on rat brains. They wanted to see ...

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