The most powerful antidepressant you already have

Jul 31, 2019 | Living Well

 When you’re feeling depressed, it’s natural to experience low motivation—it’s a cardinal symptom. The things we once enjoyed are no longer engaging to us.Maybe it’s a social activity like going out for dinner with friends, or a physical one like a long outdoor run....

The hidden traps your mind sets—and how to avoid them

Jul 24, 2019 | Living Well

  Have you ever seen a butterfly caught in a spider’s web?They fly right into the invisible threads, and before they know it, they’re stuck—trapped in the sticky strands, rapidly fluttering their wings.It’s just as easy for us to get caught in thinking traps. Thinking...

6 smart ways to manage stress

Jul 18, 2019 | Toolkit

 Summer has a reputation for being fun and relaxing. Just saying the word ‘summer’ conjures beach days, late-night campfires, and swaying in a hammock under the shade of leafy tree with a good book.Except sometimes, summer can be far from relaxing. There’s a pressure...

The top 4 barriers to mental health services

Jul 10, 2019 | Living Well

 One day last fall, I logged onto Facebook to find a long status update from a friend that began “feeling frustrated.” She reported that it took six phone calls and transfers to different offices before she found a new psychologist. She was told things like:  We’re...

Say Hello to Sanvello

Jun 26, 2019 | The Science of You

 On-demand help for stress, anxiety, and depressionThe state of mental health care in the U.S. is broken. One in five Americans live with a mental health condition, yet only 40 percent receive treatment in any given year, and the average delay between symptoms and...