Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health
Many studies show that consistent meditation practice lowers depression, anxiety and self-criticism.
Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Population Health Science and Policy, Seattle University •
conversation
May 5, 2023 • ~10 min
May 5, 2023 • ~10 min
Depression too often gets deemed 'hard to treat' when medication falls short
An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief.
Jay Kayser, PhD Student in Social Work and Developmental Psychology, University of Michigan •
conversation
March 15, 2023 • ~12 min
March 15, 2023 • ~12 min
Health care workers are frazzled – and poor sleep may turn stress into poor mental health
Disturbed sleep can worsen depressive symptoms of health care workers whose jobs come with high levels of emotional labor and work-family conflict.
Yuan Zhang, Associate Professor of Nursing, UMass Lowell •
conversation
March 14, 2023 • ~8 min
March 14, 2023 • ~8 min
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