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Researchers analyzed nearly 500,000 hippocampal cells from people with major depressive disorder and controls. They found stalled adult neurogenesis and widespread molecular changes.
People are joining workout classes centered around their emotional state. Experts weigh in on whether science backs the mental health benefits of the exercise.
Depression in men often hides as anger, exhaustion, overwork, or physical pain. A licensed therapist reveals the subtle signs loved ones miss and how to truly help.
Personal Perspective: When I feel the pain of grief, my tears transform into words cathartically laced together.
Personal Perspective: Why do our hands still reach for the dog who is no longer there? A Trinidadian word offers an answer.
A daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie may help improve more than just fruit intake. In a small four-week trial, participants who added one to a healthier diet showed significantly lower depression scores, hinting that a simple dietary change could also support mental well-being.
Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who fears discussing end-of-life affairs will make her husband think she wants him gone.
Transformation may be possible using an automated device.
What if there were a free, portable tool you could use almost anywhere to help reduce stress and emotional overwhelm?
In this episode, Terry and Bridget explore Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) — commonly known as tapping — with EFT expert Brad Yates.
Tapping combines gentle stimulation of acupressure points with focused attention on thoughts and emotions. Supporters of the technique describe it as a way to calm the body's stress response while creating space for emotional healing.
Brad explains:
What EFT tapping is How tapping may help reduce stress and anxiety Why acknowledging difficult emotions is important How stress can become intertwined with depression Why small improvements matter How tapping can create hope when you feel stuck
Listeners are guided through a complete tapping session focused on depression, self-compassion, gratitude, and emotional relief.
Whether you're curious about EFT, looking for new depression coping tools, or simply interested in practical mental health techniques, this episode offers a guided introduction you can follow along with in real time.
As Brad reminds listeners:
Even moving from a "9" to an "8.75" is evidence that change is possible.
Primary Topics Covered:
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping for depression Tapping for anxiety Stress reduction techniques Self-help tools for depression Gratitude practices Emotional regulation Self-compassion Managing overwhelming emotions Hope and resilience
Timestamps:
00:01:28 – Introduction to EFT tapping and why listeners requested coping tools00:02:14 – What EFT is and how it combines emotional and physical stress relief00:04:06 – Research on stress reduction and cortisol00:04:30 – Why EFT is free, portable, and accessible00:05:13 – Small improvements create hope00:05:59 – Step-by-step explanation of tapping points00:06:44 – Why EFT starts by acknowledging difficult feelings00:09:13 – Stress, depression, and unresolved emotional experiences00:10:20 – Guided EFT session for depression begins00:13:43 – Opening to the possibility of feeling better00:14:05 – Gratitude as part of emotional healing00:15:13 – Choosing happiness in the present moment00:16:04 – Worthiness, self-love, and releasing old beliefs00:17:14 – Evaluating emotional shifts after tapping00:17:48 – Why EFT can be useful when depression makes everything feel difficult
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Experts say fiction can help people process grief, offering comfort and language when real-life loss feels impossible to explain.
You don’t have to struggle alone in the days before or after a loved one’s death. Here’s how to find caring support in the worst of times
Grief is universal, yet everyone experiences it in different ways. It's also a largely misunderstood aspect of life. What's certain is that, at one point or another, we all must go through it. But there are many forms of grief, and understanding the differences is key to being able to move through the process in a healthy way. One of the healthiest ways to deal with grief is by acknowledging it in the first place. Opting not to deal with it can have a long-term, negative impact on your life. So, what are the different types of grief? Click through to discover.
A psychiatrist explains what leaders get wrong about grief at work, why presence beats platitudes, and how to support grieving employees through loss and recovery
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Grieving a pet is deeply personal, but no one should go through it alone. Here are meaningful ways to support someone after pet loss.
A major study found that adults with depression show disrupted production of new neurons in the hippocampus, potentially weakening the brain’s ability to separate new experiences from painful memories. The researchers also identified broad molecular changes that could open the door to new treatments tailored to different biological forms of depression.
Anticipatory grief can happen before everyday endings, not just death. Mental health experts explain what it feels like and how to cope with these transitions.
MRI analyses demonstrate that distributed normative brain deviations increase with worsening depression and anxiety symptom severity.
Individuals who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness often feel loss, grieving what they have not been able to have.
The tattoo on Amari Mead’s inner left arm demands attention.
Everyone suffers loss, but not everyone recovers at the same pace. Here are some strategies to move forward.
Read 6 Ways to Get Unstuck in Grief - Daily Hope with Rick Warren - August 5, 2026 from today's daily devotional. Be encouraged and grow your faith with daily and weekly devotionals.
According to mental health pros, it can be both.
Experts say fiction can help people process grief, offering comfort and language when real-life loss feels impossible to explain.
When depression and fatigue occur together, which they often do, even brushing your teeth can seem difficult for some. These expert tips can help.
August is National Grief Awareness Month. This writer shares why ongoing support is vital for those navigating loss.
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Controlling emotion with exercise
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