Jill Meyers, LCSW

12/11/2025

https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/depression-tied-to-the-immune-system-not-just-brain-chemistry-407252

New research has identified that major depressive disorder is deeply connected to the immune system.

09/10/2025

https://www.healthcentral.com/slideshow/ways-obesity-impacts-your-mental-health-and-what-to-do-about-it?ap=818&plid=Facebook_Desktop_Feed&pcid=120220378469720001&adid=120225411616680001&adsetid&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120220378469720001&utm_content=120225411616680001&utm_term=120225411616690001&utm_campaign=120220378469720001&fbclid=IwY2xjawMuardleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqyBgCQbNAQEeQ_kQbL1pdXD24VcIdTDtAU6FNGFqZmr7btyZ8FFUGK4RwGQWAL0jJAliPdY_aem_701-Fkv0OWv_81rO4pYh1w

From an increased risk of anxiety and depression to self-esteem and body image issues, obesity takes a toll on mental health. Our experts point out the many unique ways obesity can affect people and offer practical tips on addressing the emotional fallout when you're living with obesity.

02/21/2025

https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2015/03/05/16/07/Antidepressants-Linked-with-Improved-Cardiovascular-Outcomes #:~:text=Patients%20with%20moderate%20to%20severe%20depression%20who%20were%20taking%20antidepressants,among%20those%20with%20depressive%20symptoms.%E2%80%9D

Antidepressants Linked with Improved Cardiovascular Outcomes In patients with depression, antidepressants may be more important than statins Mar 05, 2015 Font Size A A A Contact: Beth Casteel, bcasteel@acc.org, 202-375-6275 WASHINGTON (Mar 05, 2015) - A new study scheduled for presentation at a meet...

11/30/2024

Happy 24th Birthday to my fabulous daughter, Jane, who is now in France as part of her music tour!

11/22/2024

Chocolate, anyone?

Recent findings may relieve some of the guilt that accompanies the consumption of chocolate, particularly during depressive episodes.

11/22/2024

Using rewards as motivation can be limiting. Learn to use other methods to motivate your self and others.

Unlocking intrinsic motivation in your brain is key to the long-term success. Here are simple steps to do that.

11/22/2024

The factors that cause depression are more complicated than you think.

Depression is just the routine activation of certain brain circuits - which we all have - in specific patterns that result in depression for that person.

11/13/2024

https://www.mindful.org/compassionate-boundaries-say-no-heart/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=organic_link_post&fbclid=IwY2xjawGhzsBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdRmFl7RgKp3f4-GXLfLZiXlvwbmZa3Aidd78_tHc4wtX1sXRq4HKlIxaA_aem_kuCPFuP5iNSmEe32ep8FXw

Having compassionate boundaries invloves having compassion for others as well as for the feelings you have about being asked. We must be mindful of our own feelings and needs.

Explore five steps to creating compassionate boundaries⁠—in a way that considers all parties with kindness.

11/13/2024

https://www.eatingwell.com/loneliness-dementia-risk-study-8733921?hid=6fd2412ca2f354662cfc09181695637f98545ff3&did=15238420-20241113&utm_campaign=etg_relationship-builder&utm_source=etg&utm_medium=email&utm_content=111324&lctg=6fd2412ca2f354662cfc09181695637f98545ff3&lr_input=5df71740caa8d97d06b0db8fdd3a65138c93554680470fe44569e45b0b5d5115

There are many causes of dementia—loneliness may be one of them. Find out what you need to do if you or a loved one feels lonely to lower your dementia risk.

08/19/2018

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/s*x-lives-women-middle-aged-can-be-improved-with-age-study-a7334596.html
Ah, Kim Catrall, the patron saint of middle aged s*x.

Greater self-confidence, better communications skills and the ability to persuade male partners to take erectile dysfunction drugs help some middle-aged women enjoy love-making more than ever

08/06/2018

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07/31/2018