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How to Stop Doomscrolling

By Michael Dregni

We all do it, especially in these trying times. Here are four tips to stop doomscrolling — and improve your mental health.

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How to Break Free From Fear

By Karen Olson

A shamanic healer explains how fear drains our vitality — and how we can reclaim more energy.

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How to Make Your Own Bath Salts

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

This simple and fragrant bath salts recipe can be modified endlessly to meet your mood.

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7 Hidden Triggers of the Sympathetic Stress Response

By Aviva Romm, MD

Here are a few surprising ways we can be triggered without even knowing it.

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The Stress Alarm

By Aviva Romm, MD

Our biological stress response operates the same whether threats are real or perceived. Here's how your system reacts.

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4 Signs That You’re Stuck in Overdrive

By Aviva Romm, MD

Here are four signals that your body may be having trouble downshifting.

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3 Healthier Stress Responses

By Aviva Romm, MD

Use these techniques to consciously shift your body's response to stress into a state that’s calm, secure, and replenished.

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Reset Your Stress Response

By Aviva Romm, MD

Being on high alert for too long can put you into adrenal overdrive. Learn how to shift from fight-or-flight mode into calmer states that help your body recover.

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How to Lower Your Political Stress Level

By Jon Spayde

A constant barrage of political advertising and infighting can raise your anxiety level. Here’s how to calm down this election season.

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9 Types of Emotional Triggers

By David Richo, PhD

Feeling discounted, vulnerable, and self-conscious are just three common categories of emotional triggers.

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When to Seek Help for Anxiety

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

If you're struggling with anxiety and unsure whether to seek help or ride it out, consider the following factors.

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18 Ways to Break Your Cellphone Habit

By Helen Martineau

Feel like your smartphone is controlling your life? These strategies can help you set it down and reclaim control of your time.

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How to Relieve Stress During a Pandemic

By Kaelyn Riley

You may be experiencing a chronic state of stress activation known as “allostatic load.” Our experts offer five techniques to help you de-stress and re-center.