Articles on Depression and Anxiety from Dr. Scott

A negative self image can convince you that your flaws define who you are while ignoring your strengths and progress. This article explores how low self esteem develops, why depression distorts self perception, and practical strategies to build a more accurate and balanced view of yourself.

Many people struggle with optional anxiety without realizing it. This article explores five hidden causes of anxiety, including control anxiety, poor nutrition, sleep deprivation, people pleasing, and carrying secrets. Learn practical anxiety management strategies that can reduce daily stress and improve mental health without eliminating normal human anxiety.

Existential depression can make life feel meaningless, emotionally distant, and difficult to engage with, even when nothing traumatic happened. This article explores depressive realism, loss of meaning, emotional numbness, and practical mental health strategies for rebuilding purpose, stability, and connection during depression recovery.