A sense of hopelessness can be a coping mechanism for anxiety and anxiety a balm for hopelessness. We don't always know which we prefer. Perfectionists tend to fluctuate between feeling an inordinate ...

“I seem to get depressed about things more than my friends do. What can I do about it?” A patient recently asked me this question. At some point, everyone gets depressed — for instance, when a ...

For many of us, this time of year may bring the winter blues. Shorter, darker days and cold nights can make many people feel depressed in the winter. People who experience winter depression are often ...

Depression and anxiety commonly occur together, creating a cycle where symptoms of each condition can worsen the other. A coping “toolkit” may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and medication.

As mental health professionals, we are always concerned about the risk of suicide with depression. As a nation, we acknowledge this week as National Suicide Prevention Week to spotlight the importance ...

DEAR ABBY: I am worried about my 26-year-old son, “Caleb.” He’s severely overweight. Let me be clear: I love him regardless of his weight, but I think he binge eats to cope with anxiety and depression ...

Depression and anxiety are both common mental health conditions—and for some of us, they exist together. In fact, some studies have suggested that between 20- 40% of those with depression or anxiety ...