Articles on Depression and Anxiety from Dr. Scott

Childhood neglect can shape how you recognize your needs, connect with others, and experience vulnerability long into adulthood. Learn three childhood survival strategies that can persist after you reach safety and practical ways to rebuild emotional awareness, connection, and trust while healing from childhood neglect.

Depression and ADHD can look surprisingly similar, affecting focus, motivation, memory, and everyday functioning. Learn seven key differences between depression and ADHD, why both conditions can occur together, and how the right diagnosis can lead to more effective treatment.

Anxiety can persist even when you know logically that you are safe. Learn how to manage anxiety by understanding the connection between your nervous system, physical sensations, worry, and uncertainty. These practical strategies can help you interrupt rumination, reduce reassurance seeking, separate facts from anxious stories, and build a healthier response to anxiety.