Depression & Grief
MBCT for Depression Anywhere, Anytime: An Interview with Zindel Segal, PhD
Elisha Goldstein speaks with Zindel Segal about an online program called Mindful Noggin that can bring MBCT to you on the go. Read More 
Depression & Grief
Mindfulness won't make grief or depression disappear - but it can change how you carry them. These articles and practices offer gentle, grounded approaches to sitting with difficult emotions without being consumed by them.
Depression & Grief
Does “Inside Out” Get Sadness Wrong?
Two scientists who consulted on the movie have "some quibbles" with how sadness is portrayed. Read More
Depression & Grief
3 Ways to Live a Mindful Life
Mindfulness isn't just about paying attention. Ed Halliwell explores 3 key mindsets that form part of a mindful way of living. Read More
Depression & Grief
Meditation Is Not All Calm and Peace
A new study suggests mindfulness could be as effective as antidepressants for treating recurrent depression. However, meditation isn't always side-effect-free. Read More
Depression & Grief
One Mindfulness Practice You Can Try Today: Let It Go!
Past hurts and emotional triggers have a way of keeping us stuck in our tracks. Practicing letting it all go helps us move forward. Read More
Depression & Grief
Uncovering Happiness
Bouts of depression range from the mild and infrequent to the severe and chronic. For serious depression, you should seek qualified help. But for any level of depression, it helps to know that underlying the darkness is happiness—and our brain is equipped with the means to uncover it. Read More
Depression & Grief
The Power of a Simple Hug as a Natural Antidepressant
Can a hug have antidepressant properties? Science shows there is biological power in the simple act of a hug, from melting away the stress from a day to repairing emotional wounds. Read More
Depression & Grief
Depression “Tweaks” Disappointment Circuit in Brain
"People with depression process information more negatively than healthy people." Scientific American reports on new research exploring the brain circuitry underlying this imbalance. Read More
Creativity
Play, SoulPancake, and Building Your Anti-Depressant Brain
When it comes to happiness, says Elisha Goldstein, there's a simple but important tool we often forget about: play. Read More
Depression & Grief
A Deeper Kind of Love
So many of us will find ourselves caring for a loved one as they brave the journey through old age, decline, and death. Caregiving is demanding—at times overwhelming—and it can cultivate intimacy, wisdom, and insight. Read More
