Articles on Depression and Anxiety from Dr. Scott

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.

Emotional poverty happens when your daily energy output far exceeds your capacity to refill. Dr. Scott explains why “better days” often feel pressured and overwhelming, and offers five practical ways to invest in emotional stability instead of burning through limited energy.

Your inner critic can follow the same destructive cycle Gottman observed in failing relationships, criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and emotional withdrawal. Dr. Scott explains how these patterns form internally and the two foundational shifts needed to rebuild a healthier relationship with yourself.