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Mental Health and Well-Being

Read the latest Mental Health and Well-Being Articles from Next Avenue.

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Antidepressants Have Improved My Quality of Life

A 13-year spiraling journey to medication helped me with clarity, relationships and memory
September 8, 2023
A woman journaling at home. Next Avenue

Is There a Time When It's Too Late to Deal With Trauma?

According to experts, facing trauma can often bring clarity and help make more sense of life
September 6, 2023
A woman knitting on the subway. Next Avenue

10 Mental Health Hacks to Help Manage Depression and Anxiety

Learn about some ways to lessen depression and anxiety based on an author's real-life experience
September 5, 2023
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What Is Happiness, Anyway?

Happiness is ultimately a choice: so choose to have good relationships, find beauty in nature and take care of yourself
August 22, 2023
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It’s a Myth That Everyone 90+ Is Depressed

In fact, 3 in 4 aren't. Here's what you should know when it comes to individuals over 90 and mental health.
August 10, 2023
Friends greeting each other at the door. Next Avenue

Investing In Friendships Can Help Us Age Well

Having friends is crucial to our happiness - don't let the busyness of life keep you from cultivating friendships
August 9, 2023
A support group for widows and widowers. Next Avenue

9 Empowering Activities I Embraced During My First Year of Widowhood

New routines, self-care and surrounding myself with positive people are just a few examples of what's helped me
August 8, 2023
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Ageism, Loneliness and the Need for Resilience

Research shows that higher levels of resilience may be more likely to prevent ageism from directly impacting mental health
July 26, 2023
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How My Healing Journey Changed Completely at 55

Becoming aware about the role of the nervous system and my response to past trauma has helped me move forward with my life
July 21, 2023
Two women standing in a cluttered basement.

Detective of the Deceased

Inheriting a family home from relatives I thought I knew well and having to face the unexpected evidence of their severe hoarding
July 6, 2023
A woman looking over a shopping list at the grocery store. Next Avenue, anxiety

With My Anxiety, I Live Life Like a Heist Movie

Every detail matters even when planning something as mundane as a trip to the grocery store
June 27, 2023
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