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New Expert Articles to Exercise the Mind

Who’s ready for two new Expert Articles? Our team of experts has been hard at work—writing, listening, interacting, and planning. There are so many topics that we want to cover with you, and we have some exciting things planned. So, get comfortable and exercise your minds with these two articles. Let us know what you think and interact with the authors in the comments section. 

✦ (Free) Debunking 5 Popular Myths About Exercise and Depression

Whether you are newly diagnosed with depression or simply searching for more information, this article covers things you should know about exercise and depression. We intend to share some powerful research that shows how exercise can be used as a preventive, adjunctive, or alternative treatment for depression. You’ll also read about myths and widely-disputed facts about exercise for depression and, most importantly, what you should be doing to get the most from your daily exercise routine.

✦ (Plus) Moving Beyond Control: Balancing Emotions and Logic

Control. It is quite the elusive psychological state as we always seem to need/want it, but rarely seem to have it. Many of us begin to suppress and ignore our emotional experience because, after all, that is what causes our “problem” in the first place. Many people then begin a futile and lifelong attempt at controlling their emotional experience. This article presents an alternative possibility. What if we are never truly in control and our emotions aren’t the problem?