Could trying to live up to the macho platitudes fuel depression, anxiety, and other kinds of mental illness in boys and men? A new study suggests that the answer can often be yes but a lot depends on which masculine … Continue reading
Tom Chaplin, the lead singer of Keane, is out with a new solo album. The story behind the making of it is perhaps his greatest achievement. Last year his struggles with addiction, anxiety and panic attacks reached critical point, he … Continue reading
It took Dr. Bart Andrews 16 years to admit to himself and others that he was a suicide attempt survivor, according to a fascinating article in the Missourian. Andrews had fought substance use for years and been treated for alcoholism … Continue reading
Here are some excellent guided meditation practices to use when working to quiet your brain, which can help with such mental health challenges as depression and anxiety, courtesy of an article in VICE. Affirmation: I am grateful for every lesson … Continue reading
What a lovely piece by Christopher Post on SELF.com. In it he talks about how his union with his girlfriend was strengthened after he told her about his generalized anxiety disorder. Here’s an excerpt: The official story is that I … Continue reading
We love this song. It will be on Mike’s album “On The Mend,” which details his recovery journey from tinnitus and hyperacusis, which we’re putting out in April. This is captured from his recent performance at Bryant Lake Bowl, his … Continue reading
According to a new study published in an article in the Smithsonian, some culinary creativity each day can go a long way towards happiness and satisfaction. The researchers followed 658 people for about two weeks, and found that doing small, … Continue reading
The results of a study reported in the Washington Post reveal show that of 7,052 adults surveyed, 710 people have health anxiety. People with health anxiety were 71 percent more likely to have developed heart disease than were those who … Continue reading
Research has shown us that meditation improves our mood, reduces the body’s response to stress and, over time, alters the structure of the brain, according to an article in 3Tags. Experienced meditators, for instance, can speed or slow their metabolism … Continue reading
Jennifer Johnson spoke to The San Diego Union-Tribune because she wanted to spare other military spouses from what happened to her — dabbling in drugs that led to addiction, isolation and depression. A study released on the same day showed … Continue reading