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Ask Dr. Steve: Your allergies might be affecting your mental health

You expect seasonal allergies to bring sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. What you might not expect: research increasingly links allergies to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. The connection isn't psychological—it's biological, involving inflammatory processes that directly ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Burnout or depression? Why the difference matters

You're exhausted. Motivation has vanished. Work feels pointless, and rest doesn't restore you. You might assume it's burnout—a reasonable conclusion given modern demands. But burnout and depression overlap significantly, and misidentifying one as the other leads to ineffective ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Adult ADHD — The struggle nobody sees

Millions of adults struggle with focus, organization, and follow-through while assuming they're simply lazy, undisciplined, or not trying hard enough. Many have never considered ADHD because they picture hyperactive children, not functioning adults who nonetheless feel like they're working ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Tax season stress is more than just numbers

Tax season creates a unique psychological burden. Unlike most stressors, it combines financial anxiety, administrative overwhelm, deadline pressure, and for many, shame about their financial situation. Research shows 64% of Americans report tax-related stress, with procrastination and avoidance ...