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Six questions for Perry therapist Hilliary Mahler
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (978+ words) Editor's note: Hilliary Mahler of Perry recently launched Hometown Mental Health, offering outpatient psychiatric care in the Perry community. She is licensed as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) and a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board-Certified (PMHNP-BC). Mahler took time…...
2026-07 - Mental health apps need people, too
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (604+ words) Skip navigation and go to page content 9 July 2026 - Wits University New study shows peers may be key to making depression and anxiety apps work in lower-resourced settings. Digital mental health interventions " such as mood tracking and journalling apps, chatbots, and…...
Leisure sickness" " what holiday time does to adults who never learned to rest
12+ hour, 1+ min ago (324+ words) As schools prepare to close for the August holiday break, children are counting down the days. But for many working adults, the thought of unstructured free time brings a strange feeling of unease rather than relief. When sitting still causes…...
New study links overactive C1 neurons to prolonged anxiety responses
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (298+ words) C1 neurons appear to promote anxiety without directly affecting autonomic functions. This suggests they may be a better target than broadly affecting signaling across the entire brain and body." "Considering the basic functions that the RVLM controls, it was assumed that…...
Study of nearly 5, 000 people finds savoring 1 moment a day can reliably ease anxiety and depression
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (287+ words) Slowmaxxing has held steady as one of this year's top wellness searches, fueled by burnout fatigue and a retreat from hustle culture. Unlike most viral trends, this one holds up under scrutiny. A handful of specific slow-down habits, from savoring…...
ETSU researcher explores neuroscience behind recovery
6+ hour, 34+ min ago (555+ words) Published 11: 55 am Thursday, July 9, 2026 Why do some memories fade while others linger for years? For Dr. Justin Gass, that question is at the center of his research at East Tennessee State University. An addiction neuroscientist at ETSU's Quillen College of…...
Therapist's 'worry window' method to deal with anxiety
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (765+ words) While some stress in everyday life might be expected, major new research suggests nearly half of UK adults (47%) have experienced "constant" anxiety, depression or overwhelm during the last 12 months. In total, two-thirds of respondents (63%) said they had experienced feelings of…...
Take the stress off your plate
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (17+ words) NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Take the stress off your plate...
Why Meditation Matters More Than Ever Today
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (1077+ words) Quick answer: The most common way to manage modern stress is to pair short daily meditation with practical limits on notifications, screen time, and information intake. Meditation trains attention and body awareness, which can reduce stress reactivity over time when…...
How Mindfulness Can Support a Healthier Pregnancy
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (901+ words) Pregnancy can make ordinary stress feel bigger because sleep, body changes, appointments, and birth decisions all compete for attention. The most common way to feel calmer before labor is to practice brief relaxation skills before they are needed. Mindfulness gives…...