Emotional Health

Meditating can help you relax, lower your blood pressure, reduce muscle tension and more.

The stigma around mental illness prevents people from seeking the help they need. When you fight that perception, you not only become an ally, you help people in need feel more comfortable seeking care.

Is there such a thing as “good stress”? Although “stress” is usually a negative term, positive stress, or “eustress,” is what you feel when you get a new challenge—it actually can be a great motivator. “Distress,” meanwhile, is the constant feeling of being challenged or overwhelmed without any relief.

You might think that holiday stress just comes with the territory. But it doesn’t have to — and if you find yourself feeling stressed at the holidays every year, you may put yourself at risk for physical effects. Find out why staying stress free is good for both body and mind.

If you’re chronically tired, you’ve probably tried to solve your sleep troubles on your own. But what if your exhaustion is a symptom of something more serious?

If you or a family member is suffering from depression, talk to your doctor as soon as possible.

Everyone feels sad, anxious or moody at times. But when these feelings continue for two weeks or more, you may be suffering from depression.