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Nature: How it helps with depression

Why would anyone run in an urban area? Why does Misha think it takes Makayla 5 minutes to walk to her mailbox? In our final episode, we discuss how nature can be beneficial for people struggling with depression. We dive into ecotherapy, the importance of exercise, and the importance of sunlight.

Coping Mechanisms: What are they in terms of depression?

Why do Makayla and Misha relate to unhealthy coping mechanisms? Coping mechanisms are something everyone does. In this episode, we shed light on what exactly coping is and how some coping mechanisms can be harmful to a person’s overall health. We also discuss the types of coping mechanisms and share some specific examples of good coping mechanisms for depression.

Meditating: How it helps with anxiety

Why does Misha say mantra wrong? Is Makayla actually correct? For this episode, we discuss the many aspects of meditation and how it can be beneficial for people with anxiety. We go into detail about what meditating is, the specific meditation elements, meditation, and how it helps with anxiety, types of meditation, and our own experiences with meditation.

Aromatherapy: How it helps with anxiety

What are bergamots and why are they green? Can Misha pronounce ylang-ylang? In this episode, we focus on the discussion of aromatherapy. Specifically, we discuss: what aromatherapy is, what essential oils are and how they are beneficial, the different types of essential oils for General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the types of essential oils for panic disorder, and lastly our own experiences with aromatherapy.

Art: How it helps with depression

Is music tangible? Why do Misha’s art pieces explode? In this episode, the topic we focus on is art and how it can help to deal with depression. We go into depth about: art therapy, the different types of art, drawing, writing, reading, and our own personal experiences with art.