Dan Gigler

In this Nov. 6, 2020, file photo, people walk in downtown Evanston, Ill. With the coronavirus coming back with a vengeance across the country and the U.S. facing a long, dark winter, governors and other elected officials are showing little appetite for reimposing the kind of lockdowns and large-scale business closings seen last spring.

Psychologist offers tips for beating seasonal and pandemic blues

November 16, 2020 at 4:31 p.m.

Fleeting daylight. Colder weather. Gloomy skies. The churn of conflicting emotions and financial distress that can accompany the holidays. These elements constitute the recipe for the annual anxiety stew that...

TRY TO MEDITATE | According to the American Psychological Association, there have been over 200 studies conducted on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy for reducing stress, anxiety and depression. However, managing anxiety is not one-size fits all. While Hussain noted that meditation may not be effective for everyone, for many, slipping away to consciously focus on yourself does have a proven positive impact on relaxing the body and mind. "Deep and mindful breathing is a classic tool used for anxiety. That combined with repetitive phrases or movements can be very effective in alleviating anxiety and depression," she added.

Psychologist offers tips for beating seasonal and pandemic blues

November 16, 2020 at 2:45 p.m.

PITTSBURGH — Fleeting daylight. Colder weather. Gloomy skies. The churn of conflicting emotions and financial distress that can accompany the holidays. These elements constitute the recipe for the annual anxiety...

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