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Sponsored by PillPack Twenty percent of Americans take three or more prescriptions each month; you might be among them if you’re managing a mental illness such as depression or schizophrenia. Between these drugs and ones you may be taking for … Continue reading →

Reaching middle age can be satisfying to some and more worrying for others. Find out the signs of a midlife crisis. Midlife crises are the subject of many jokes — middle-aged men buying sports cars, hanging out at bars, and … Continue reading →

We have long known that there are strong connections between heart health and mental health. And the connection goes both ways. Depression commonly develops in patients after they have had a heart attack. In fact, major depression affects as many … Continue reading →

Emotions that are freely experienced and expressed without judgment or attachment tend to flow fluidly. On the other hand, repressed emotions (especially fearful or negative ones) can zap mental energy and hope and lead to health problems, such as high … Continue reading →