Articles on Depression and Anxiety from Dr. Scott

Many believe “time heals grief,” but time alone doesn’t heal anything. Grief that’s avoided only gets stored and returns stronger later. The real shift happens when you let yourself feel it—through therapy, journaling, or safe conversations. Facing grief hurts at first, but over time, it softens and stops running your life.

Anhedonia, the inability to feel joy or pleasure is one of depression’s hardest symptoms. It often appears suddenly, leaving people numb even when doing things they used to love. Dr. Scott explains how “emotion stacking” combining effort, connection, and reward can help break through numbness and create moments of real feeling again.

If you live with chronic anxiety, even everyday decisions can feel overwhelming. Here are 7 practical, science-based ways to manage anxiety: validate your feelings, face fears gradually, reduce caffeine, avoid overcommitting, fuel your brain with nutrition, protect your sleep, and make small daily changes that retrain your brain.