Anxiety
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Enlightening: Meditation May Trigger Unpleasant Experiences
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
People experience a range of unpleasant feelings — including fear, anxiety and panic — related to meditation, researchers found.
Which Came First, Sleep Problems or Anxiety?
By Joanna Waloszek published
There's a strong link between anxiety and depression, and sleep problems, and it goes both ways.
Why Breathing Deeply Helps You Calm Down
By Christopher Wanjek published
The brain center that links breathing and calmness has been found.
Marijuana Chemical Could Help Fight Anxiety
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Cannabidiol could be used in addition to talk therapy to treat anxiety disorders, researchers say, although more study of the compound is needed.
Chrissy Teigen's Postpartum Depression: 5 Facts About the Condition
By Rachael Rettner published
Model Chrissy Teigen recently revealed that she had postpartum depression, a condition that often left her with too little energy to leave the house.
Climate Change Could Have Wide-Ranging Effects on Mental Health
By Sara G. Miller published
Climate change may have surprising and wide-ranging effects on mental health, experts say.
Meditation Really Does Lower Body's Stress Signals
By Rachael Rettner published
Meditation may help the body respond to stressful situations, according to a new study.
Mental Health Treatment? There Are Apps for That
By Sara G. Miller published
Can spending a few minutes on your smartphone each day improve your mental health? A new study says it's possible — if you have the right app
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