Depression often feels like disconnection, not constant sadness. Dr. Scott describes mental health as an “inner road” and explains how consistent care, sleep, nourishment, movement, and connection, keeps life accessible even during low periods.

Depression often flattens motivation and enjoyment. Dr. Scott shares how small sparks, new interests, connection, beauty, growth, can break through numbness and help you rediscover excitement, creating momentum toward healing.

10 micro habits for depression that rebuild self-trust, interrupt rumination, challenge negative beliefs, and support mood through behavior and nutrition—small steps designed for days when motivation is gone.

Depression recovery starts in the body. Dr. Scott outlines eight science-based nutrition habits—from hydration and Omega-3s to balanced snacks and reduced caffeine—that help your brain function better and stabilize mood.

ADHD and depression share similar symptoms but stem from different brain systems. Dr. Scott explains how to tell them apart—why ADHD struggles begin before tasks while depression flattens rewards after—and how accurate diagnosis leads to the right treatment and real progress.

Have you ever been called lazy when you just couldn’t move—no matter how much you wanted to? What looks like laziness on the outside often feels like paralysis on the inside. The key difference? Depression isn’t a choice—it’s a battle with your own mind. Unlike laziness, depression doesn’t erase your dreams—it traps you in a fog, making even simple tasks feel impossible. Laziness avoids effort; depression steals joy from everything, even the things you once loved.

Struggling with depression? Learn how to manage life’s challenges by focusing on others, pushing through, and making mindful choices.

Transform your mental health with 5-minute habits. Learn how to leverage small moments for big impact from breathwork to gratitude practices

Discover why trauma recovery differs from everything else. Learn how to heal trauma effectively and avoid common pitfalls in trauma recovery

Mental illness steals more than joy—it steals time. Learn how DBT's Opposite Action can help break the cycle of depression.

Depression treatments often fail by focusing only on the mind. Understanding these 6 barriers can transform recovery.

7 practical strategies to prepare for depressive episodes. Minimize damage, maintain functionality, and weather the storm of depression effe