Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Things like revamping your sleep routine, getting regular exercise, or doing an activity you find relaxing all count as self-care. Understandably, consistent self-care can be challenging for some ...

Growing From Depression—rather than, say, Recovering from Depression or Defeating Depression—is a counterintuitive, perhaps even provocative, title for a book on depression. I chose it for what I ...

Spending too much time looking inward might be linked to higher levels of depression and anxiety, rather than boosting happiness. A new review of past research published in Current Psychology reveals ...

Amber Gwynne received funding via an Australian Postgraduate Award for the duration of her PhD research (2014–2017). For millions of readers around the world, self-help books offer a discreet, ...

When I tell new patients who are severely depressed that not only can they be helped but we are aiming to get them much better than just undepressed, they are puzzled. After all, pessimism and ...

Self-doubt doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. It whispers criticisms in quiet moments, questions accomplishments during celebrations, and plants seeds of uncertainty when confidence is most needed.

Taken together, it means that those diagnosed with depression or anxiety can struggle with routine tasks, personal care, and work and childcare duties, leading to an increased need for caregiver ...

Author James Clear presents his book, "Atomic Habits" during Workplace Summit, Pennsylvania Conference For Women 2019. "Habits" is one of the best self-help books. Self-help books provide the guidance ...