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2020 PSA! Yes, Politics Can Make You Crazy (Literally) | Outlier Magazine

New joint study from and finds MORE evidence that politics may negatively impact voters' health, especially during election periods.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email Outlier Features launched last month with a simple question:  Is political engagement making us ill? Now, another study suggests the answer may be yes. A pair of researchers looked at health care claims from 900 people in Taiwan during election sea...

How Esctasy Went From Party Drug to PTSD Treatment | Outlier Magazine

M**A once had a bad rep, but now it's being used to help people suffering from trauma, PTSD, alcoholism, autism-based social anxiety and mood disorders, among other things.

outliermag.com This is the fascinating and comprehensive evolution of a psychedelic drug's evolution from party drug to effective PTSD treatment.

Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Shows Promise for Alleviating Depressive Symptoms | Outlier Magazine

You may not need to leave your house or empty your wallet to get the treatment you need for depression.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email No matter how religiously a person suffering from depression follows their mental health treatment plan, their battle with classic depressive symptoms, such as constant worry, disrupted sleep, or a lack of energy can often persist. In such situation...

Stressed at Work? Bring a Plant to the Office | Outlier Magazine

Heading back to the office soon? New research out of the University of Hyogo in Awaji, Japan, suggests having an indoor plant in your office can calm your nerves and have a positive psychological impact on your work environment.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email Though there’s not much you can do about a horrible boss or annoying colleague — short of leaving your job — there is a relatively simple way to reduce your stress at work. According to a new study out of the University of Hyogo in Awaji, Japa...

Having a Confidant Can Help Treat Anxiety | Outlier Magazine

"Thank you for being a friend. Traveled down a road and back again. Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant."

If we’ve learned one thing from the Golden Girls theme song, it’s that friendship — and more specifically, having “a pal and a confidant” — is invaluable. And now, new research out of the University of Toronto has found that social support can indeed help treat anxiety.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email If we’ve learned one thing from the Golden Girls theme song, it’s that friendship — and more specifically, having “a pal and a confidant” — is invaluable. And now, new research out of the University of Toronto has found that social suppo...

Relaxation Induced Anxiety Is Real — Here's What You Need to Know | Outlier Magazine What Is Relaxation Induced Anxiety?

Can relaxing make anxious people more anxious? 🤔

YES!! Here’s what you need to know about supporting someone (or yourself) with relaxation-induced anxiety.

outliermag.com If guided meditation and breathing exercises make you feel worse, you could have relaxation induced anxiety.

Tapping Is Still A Thing For Thousands Suffering With Mental Illness | Outlier Magazine

Have you ever tried tapping (aka Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)) to relieve anything from depression and addiction to PTSD? Read more about it by clicking the link 👇 and let us know your thoughts.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email Using your pointer and middle fingers, tap near your wrist while you think, mantra-like, about your most pressing problem. Tap around your eyes. Tell yourself to let that problem go. Tap your cheeks. Tell yourself you love yourself. Tap near the mid...

Can Shamanic Medicine from South America Alleviate Anxiety and Depression? | Outlier Magazine

Can rapé (pronounced hap-eh), a shamanic s***f medicine from South America, really alleviate anxiety and depression?

It’s definitely an alternative route to take, but it’s also an ancient and sacred one. Learn more 👇

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email Finding the right treatment for anxiety, depression, or both can feel like a long, exhausting guessing game. The current crop of drug and talk therapies may need to be mixed and matched for years before doctors find the magic combo that keeps your d...

A Stranger Can Reduce Your Anxiety and Fear in Certain Situations | Outlier Magazine

From an early age we’re taught about “stranger danger” and told not to talk to people we don’t know. While this is an important lesson — especially when children are involved — new research out of the University of Würzburg has discovered that in certain situations, being around strangers can reduce our anxiety and fear. Check it out 👇

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email From an early age we’re taught about “stranger danger” and told not to talk to people we don’t know. While this is an important lesson — especially when children are involved — new research out of the University of Würzburg has discover...

Synthetic Oxytocin May Help People With Social Issues | Outlier Magazine

Oxytocin — also known as the “love hormone” — plays a significant role in childbirth and breastfeeding, but is probably better known for its feel-good properties that are released when you snuggle or bond with a person or a pet. Now, new research from King's College London suggests that synthetic oxytocin may help people with social problems.

outliermag.com If you suffer from depression or anxiety, socializing may be difficult, but a new study finds that synthetic oxtocin may help.

Watch Two Women Undergo Hypnotherapy To Help Ease Depression and Suicidal Ideation (Video) | Outlier Magazine

Hypnosis used to be considered as entertainment only, but now hypnotherapy is being embraced by many who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, and motivation. Watch certified clinical hypnotherapist Amanda Ehrman guide Nicole and Alexis on a journey to a “happy place” they can later return to when needed.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email There was a time hypnosis was seen as little more than a theatrical side show with participants waddling around a stage squawking like chickens. But now, hypnotherapy—using the tool of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes—is being embraced by those...

This week's Outlier of the Week is Fred Rogers, the creator, and host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

We applaud Mister Rogers (Fred Rogers Productions) for being an early champion of mental health and for teaching us that it’s okay to feel whatever we feel. Thank you for never being afraid to talk about difficult subjects and for making everyone feel valued and loved. Check out re-runs of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on Amazon Prime Video or PBS KIDS.

Come to outliermag.com for breaking mental health news, advice from experts, and personal stories of transformation. Help destigmatize mental health by joining our community and sharing your story.

Why You've Been So Tired Lately, Even Though You're Always at Home | Outlier Magazine Why Coronavirus Anxiety Makes Us Tired

We're so tired...here's the scoop on why you’ve been so tired lately, even though you’re always at home.

outliermag.com Even though we're home all the time now, thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, we're all anxious and it's making us collectively exhausted.

🧐 Most Americans lack access to adequate mental health treatment. 56% of American adults with mental illness did not receive care in the last year.

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, there are resources available. Read 👉 https://bit.ly/3eQYXhk for more information.

'Smart Pills' Have Arrived - What Are They and How Do They Help Treat Mental Health Disorders? | Outlier Magazine

In case you missed it: Smart pills that track whether or not you've taken your medication are here. Are they the future of treating mental illnesses?

outliermag.com The FDA recently approved a new "smart pill" equipped with sensors that transmit patient information to a mobile app.

'This Is Us' Demonstrates the Power of Breathing in Tense Episode Tackling Randall's Anxiety | Outlier Magazine

Missing This Is Us Tuesdays? Us too. Jump back into Season 4, Episode 11 for a lesson in how to keep anxiety at bay during the most extreme situations. Or just read the article below 😉

outliermag.com "This Is Us" viewers watched Sterling K. Brown tap into the power of breathing as his beloved character, Randall, faced a home invader.

Guess What Generation Is The Most Loneliest Among Us | Outlier Magazine

Have you experienced loneliness lately? Well you are not alone. Loneliness is a rising epidemic and here's a potential cure.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email Loneliness is a rising epidemic with catastrophic consequences.  Nearly half of the American population report that they sometimes or always feel lonely and left out, according to an eye-opening study of 20,000 citizens by health insurance company ...

How One Woman Overcame Panic Disorder and PTSD | Outlier Magazine

Piper Harlow, Founder & CEO of Harlow Publicity, shares a deeply personal story of how she overcame panic attacks and PTSD. Tap the link for her story 👇

outliermag.com Publicists Piper Harlow shares her struggle with and triumph over mental illness and how she built a successful business.

Study Finds Even Light Exercise May Lower Depression Risk in Teens | Outlier Magazine

Whatever happened to 'go outside and play'? These days more teens and pre-teens are becoming depressed. A new study suggests that 60 minutes of simple movement each day may reduce depression risk.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email I’ve got good news and bad news. Let’s start with the latter. A study set to be published in March in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology has found that more U.S. adolescents and young adults in the late 2010s experienced serious psychological di...

A.I. Can Predict Efficacy of Depression Medications | Outlier Magazine

Did you know that scientists may soon be able to use artificial intelligence (A.I.) to determine whether a depression medication will work for you or your kid?

outliermag.com A new study suggests artifical intelligence will make it so you no longer have to take a trial and error approach to depression meds.

Synthetic Oxytocin May Help People With Social Issues | Outlier Magazine

A new study from King's College London suggests that synthetic oxytocin may — depending on how it is administered — help people with social problems.

outliermag.com If you suffer from depression or anxiety, socializing may be difficult, but a new study finds that synthetic oxtocin may help.

Can 'Magic Mushrooms' Ease Your Anxiety? (Video) | Outlier Magazine

Logan was paralyzed by anxiety for years. Prescription drugs helped him cope and regulate his emotions - but he was in a perpetual state of agita and discontent until he tried magic mushrooms. Watch his story👇

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email Logan Stone, a 29-year-old videographer based in Los Angeles, was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in his early youth and put on medications to manage what teachers described as his excess energy and inability to focus....

Maintaining and Fulfilling Goals Helps Prevent Depression and Anxiety

It's time to make some goals! According to a study by the American Psychological Association making goals — and sticking to them — can help keep depression and anxiety at bay.

outliermag.com As challenging as it is to set and stick to goals when you're suffering from depression, a new study says doing so will help you heal.

When Mental Health Gets Physical: Why This Doctor Is ‘Looking Under the Hood’ to Treat Patients | Outlier Magazine

Outlier Magazine sat down with Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional-medicine expert, to discuss alternatives to pharmaceuticals to treat your mental health.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email Mental health is by definition a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being, but don’t discount the physical body when trying to heal the mind. Dr. Will Cole, author of “The Inflammation Spectrum” and co-h...

Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Treat Depression | Outlier Magazine

New research from the University of Calgary offers hope that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can reduce depressive symptoms for those with treatment-resistant depression.

outliermag.com If you've tried every conceiveable treatment to alleviate depression to no avail, this new technique shows promising results.

Self-Kindness May Ease Symptoms of Mental Illness

It's time to silence that inner critic. Research says self-compassion could help reduce symptoms of mental illness.

outliermag.com Being hard on yourself many be exacerbating the symptoms of your mental health condition. A new study says self-compassion will

9 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress and Boost Mood | Outlier Magazine

Here are nine simple, but effective ways to reduce stress and boost your mood.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email Stress is not only damaging to your mental well being, but also adversely affects your physical health. Stress causes inflammation in the body, which is implicated in a whole host of medical conditions no one wants, from heart disease and stroke to....

Vitamins Do Not Prevent or Treat Depression, Study Finds

A new study by the European Commission shows that you should stop taking vitamin supplements to fight off depression…

outliermag.com Loading up on supplements may improve your physical health, but not your mental health. Try this to enhance your mental well-being.

Dark Chocolate Helps Mood and Relieves Depression | Outlier Magazine

Science suggests eating dark chocolate is no longer a guilty pleasure — in fact, it may be a new approach to mental health.

outliermag.com Next time you walk down the candy aisle, stock up on this universally loved indulgence and watch your mood boost and your depression ease.

Yoga Can Help Alleviate Depression and Anxiety | Outlier Magazine

It's time to introduce this ancient Indian practice into your mental health treatment plan.

outliermag.com Science now shows that it's time to introduce this ancient Indian mind-body exercise into your mental health treatment plan.

Healing the Trauma That's Trapped in Our Cells | Outlier Magazine

“The body keeps the score.” Here's how to heal the trauma trapped in your body.

outliermag.com Share This Article 0 Shares Facebook Twitter Email “The body keeps the score: If the memory of trauma is encoded in the viscera, in heartbreaking and gut-wrenching emotions, in autoimmune disorders and skeletal/muscular problems, and if mind/brain/visceral communication is the royal road to emotio...

I Quit Drinking for 3 Months After Drinking Almost Daily For Years. The Results... | Outlier Magazine

Summer is around the corner. This might convince you to give up alcohol —for 30, 60 or 90 days.

outliermag.com Share This Article Shares Facebook Twitter Email I did not consider myself an alcoholic, even though I drank wine most nights. Wine with dinner is totally normal. No cause for alarm. I’d pour my first glass when I got home from work or while cooking, and when it was empty, I’d refill it. Some ni...

Therapy and Medication Both Effective for Depression | Outlier Magazine

Is talk therapy as effective as medication for treating depression? Read this article to find out.

outliermag.com Are you sick of popping pills to manage your mental health condition? A new study says you may no longer need to.

9 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress and Boost Mood | Outlier Magazine

Here are nine simple, but effective ways to reduce stress and boost your mood.

outliermag.com Share This Article Shares Facebook Twitter Email Stress is not only damaging to your mental well being, but also adversely affects your physical health. Stress causes inflammation in the body, which is implicated in a whole host of medical conditions no one wants, from heart disease and stroke to ca...

As you know it's mental health awareness month. So let's open up the conversation with a new series called,

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Today's prompt: I go to therapy because...

We go to therapy because it works. It helps us stop holding things inside, reframe our thinking, and keeps us calm.

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This week's Outlier of the Week is standup comic, Gary Gulman.

We applaud Gary Gulman for always being willing to talk about his mental health journey on stage, at 320 Festival and in interviews. Check out his HBO comedy special, The Great Depresh for candid reflections on his struggles with depression.

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So what is the 320 Festival? It’s a 3-day virtual festival, co-produced by Talinda Bennington, co-founder of 320 Changes Direction-- an organization out to streamline access to mental health resources and to change the culture of mental health, in honor of her late husband, Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington-- and Kevin Lyman, creator of the seminal Vans Warped Tour, which rode off into the sunset and forever into the annals of rock history last year. The festival will include educational sessions, musical performances, workshops and more. We will provide a link to watch it live on our page on the days of the event! Comment below to let us know you are in!

We are thrilled to partner with the 320 Festival! Join us on Facebook Live May 8-10 for the 320 Festival featuring mental health educational sessions, performances, and more all day long.

More info on 320 Festival👇

This week's Outlier of the Week is NYT best-selling author Nadia Bolz-Weber.

We applaud Nadia Bolz-Weber for launching her new podcast where guests share stories about times they were at their worst, what they learned from it, and how they changed as a result.

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