Mental Health Benefits of Dry January Each January, millions of people around the world commit to “Dry January,” a month-long break from alcohol. While the challenge is often associated with physical health benefits, such as improved liver function, a better immune system and more energy, it also offers significant mental health advantages. The following are […]

Coping with Holiday Stress and Anxiety While often joyful, the holiday season can also bring a wave of stress and anxiety. With social obligations, financial pressures and the desire to create perfect memories, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The following are practical ways to manage these emotions and enjoy the season more fully: Set realistic […]

Depression Rates Remain High A recent Gallup poll revealed that over 18% of U.S. adults are currently experiencing or being treated for depression, amounting to nearly 47.8 million Americans. Depression rates have remained at historically high levels since 2024, with young adults and lower-income individuals being disproportionately affected. The poll, based on responses from over […]

How to Replace Doomscrolling with Hopescrolling In an age where it is easy to instinctively scroll through endless feeds of distressing headlines and negative news, the term “doomscrolling” has emerged to describe this compulsive consumption of pessimistic content online. It’s the act of continuously scrolling through bad news, often leading to heightened anxiety, stress and […]